Bacopa Monnieri Extract Study on Memory and Cognitive Skills

A recent research study focused on the effects of Bacopa Monnieri extract on memory and cognitive skills in adult humans. The study, which utilized a randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled design, involved healthy subjects consuming either the extract or a placebo for 12 weeks. Results indicated that the group consuming Bacopa Monnieri extract showed significant improvements in various aspects of memory such as verbal short term memory, working memory, and episodic memory. Additionally, cognitive skills like concentration, alertness, reasoning, and mental flexibility also significantly improved over the placebo group from baseline to day 84. The extract demonstrated acute effects on concentration within three hours post a single dose and benefits on memory function as early as day 14 and day 28.