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• Bacopa monnieri removes Amyloid, one of the main causes of Alzheimer's, from the brain.

• Studies have shown that individuals who take a Bacopa supplement had better cognitive performance and lower rates of depression and anxiety.

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Bacopa monnieri & The Brain

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Bacopa monnieri is an herb that has long been known to improve memory and cognitive ability. In recent years, Bacopa monnieri has been examined as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.

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Researchers have found that Bacopa monnieri has several abilities which could treat Alzheimer’s. Similar to Salvia Officinalis, Bacopa monnieri inhibits the harmful enzyme cholinesterase.  Bacopa monnieri also reduces the formation of amyloid fibrils and removes the amyloid fibrils which have already accumulated. Amyloid fibrils are clumps of abnormal materials that have built up in the brain. Amyloid fibrils are believed to be one of the major causes of Alzheimer’s.

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The Evidence, Research & Studies

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Researchers at the University of Oklahoma conducted a study examining Bacopa monnieri’s effects on brain cells affected by Alzheimer’s. The study found that Bacopa monnieri had a beneficial effect and concluded that Bacopa monnieri is “a promising agent in Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of cognitive impairment.” [Source 5]

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Another study conducted by Researchers at Oregon University examined a group individuals age 65 or older. The study found that individuals that took a Bacopa monnieri supplement had increased scores on cognition tests compared to similar individuals whom did not take Bacopa monnieri. Interestingly, researchers also found that the subjects who consumed Bacopa monnieri had lower amounts of depression and anxiety when compared to the individuals which did not take Bacopa monnieri. [Source 6]