Evidence supporting the use of: Bacopasaponin (unspecified)
For the body system: Serotonin

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Bacopasaponins are a class of active constituents found in Bacopa monnieri, a plant traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine. Bacopa has been primarily used for cognitive enhancement, memory improvement, and as an adaptogen. Its use to support the "Serotonin body system" is not a historically explicit aim; however, traditional claims about its calming and mood-stabilizing effects suggest a potential link to serotonergic activity. Scientifically, some preclinical studies (in animals and in vitro) have indicated that extracts of Bacopa monnieri can influence neurotransmitter systems, including serotonin, possibly by modulating serotonin reuptake or receptor activity. However, direct clinical evidence in humans specifically showing that bacopasaponins support serotonin levels or serotonin-related disorders is limited or lacking. Most human studies with Bacopa focus on cognitive outcomes rather than direct serotonergic modulation. Thus, the use of bacopasaponins to support the serotonin system is justified primarily by traditional use and indirect experimental findings, rather than robust clinical validation.

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Other body systems supported by Bacopasaponin (unspecified)

Acetylcholine
Brain
Immune System
Nerves
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Serotonin

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