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Evidence Summary

Bacopa monnieri shows mixed results for cognitive function. A 12-week RCT (PMID 41091332) found no improvement in verbal learning, attention, or working memory versus placebo, but did find reductions in self-reported stress reactivity and post-task fatigue. A trial in mild cognitive impairment patients (PMID 38538390) found improvements in attention and verbal fluency at 2 months, though overall cognitive scores were only marginally significant. A network meta-analysis (PMID 41678913) suggests high-dose Brahmi (≥600 mg/day) may outperform lower doses and Ginkgo biloba for working memory and short-term memory in healthy adults, though direct head-to-head trial data are limited.

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Effective Dose

300-600 mg/day (higher doses may be needed for working memory benefits; see PMID 41678913)