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Reviewer: Mama, 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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I have been taking Bacopa from Pure Mountain Botanicals at the suggestion of a friend. My attention, focus, memory have all improved. My only problem (and Im not sure it's caused by Bacopa) is I have trouble sleeping. Anyone else??
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Reviewer: Bacman, 45-54 Male
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If you decide to take Bacopa Monnierri or Brahmi, then be AWARE that all the studies out there have the people taking this for 12 weeks before testing mental performance. The scientists speculate that it causes the neurons in the brain to grow more dendrites,etc. I plan on taking this soon because I am convinced it works since I have read several Human studies. Look for those that have show
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Reviewer: Lee Brewer, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)
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My son is the user. I have to have friends from Kerela India bring in the powder. He had cognitive problems caused by Limes Disease that was fortunately treated within 2 weks of the "bulls eye". He is a Baptist minister that has to be able toi think on his feet. He feels Brahmi really helps
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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)
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I have been taking for over two years a health supplement with Bacopa extract as its main ingredient. I've noticed a considerable improvement in my short-term memory and ability to focus. It's a lot easier to remember names and facts, and I don't lose my train of thought in conversation any more. It's easy to take--just two veggie capsules a day. I'd highly recommend it to anyo
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Reviewer: Pi, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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The Web MD review is very behind the research. So much scientific research has been done in India, and India's science is not fraud science, it's the real thing. Why allopathic researchers claim "little scientific evidence," in India there is vast amounts. I am 71 with hyper-thyroid issues, and bacopa does NOT speed them up further, every system is different. My brain was going h
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