Bacopa

Bacopa has been used extensively by Ayurvedic practitioners for a variety of brain related concerns, it is considered an adaptogenic herb which can help to reduce the stress and anxiety response by reducing cortisol levels and elevating mood. The bioactive component of Bacopa is a group of powerful compounds called bacosides, these are in large responsible for Bacopa’s many health benefits. They operate as powerful antioxidants, helping to modulate the inflammation response in the body and enhance brain function.

They support the neuroprotective functioning of the brain by modulating antioxidant enzymes, namely, SOD and catalase. Bacosides are also involved in the regulation of different neurotransmitters in the brain, furthermore bacosides are not demonstrated to show any side effects.

Research demonstrates that taking 300 mg of Bacopa daily for 3 months significantly improved learning rate, memory consolidation and the speed of processing visual information when compared with the placebo group. Two Islands Brain Wave contains 400mg of Bacopa per 2 capsule dose.

In a review of studies supporting Bacopas nootropic benefits, it was also found to have potential neuroprotective qualities in neurological and psychiatric disorders. The review demonstrates the neuroprotective potential in several disorders including Alzheimer's disease.