What it is
NOW Foods Bacopa Extract is a botanical dietary supplement supplying 450 mg of Bacopa monnieri extract in a single vegetarian capsule, standardized to a minimum of 40% bacosides. The bottle holds 90 Veg Capsules and sits in the Herbs & Botanicals part of the catalog — the bottle's own shoulder band reads "Botanicals/Herbs". The suggested usage printed on the side panel is one capsule daily, so at that rate the 90 capsules in the bottle work out to 90 servings.
The packaging is a white bottle with a purple cap and an orange front panel. NOW Foods has printed "Family owned since 1968." beside the Supplement Facts table, and the back panel gives the company address as 395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd., Bloomingdale, IL 60108, USA.
What's inside
The Supplement Facts panel declares one active ingredient at one amount. Bacopa monnieri is a low, creeping herb that grows in wetlands and along muddy margins across South Asia and other warm regions; English-language sources often call it water hyssop, and it is known as brahmi in Indian usage. The front of the bottle describes it as a traditional Ayurvedic herb. The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements publishes general background on botanical dietary supplements, and NCCIH maintains an Herbs at a Glance reference; both are independent references and neither comments on this product.
The word doing the most work on this label is standardized. A plain herb powder is sold by weight alone, so what is actually in it varies with the harvest. A standardized extract is instead measured against a marker compound — here, bacosides — and held to a declared floor. This panel declares a minimum of 40%, which means that in every capsule at least 40% of the extract's weight is bacosides, batch after batch. That is why the panel names both the milligram figure and the percentage: on its own, neither number describes the material.
The rest of the label covers the capsule itself and the materials used to fill it. The panel lists them, in order, as hypromellose (the cellulose capsule shell), microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide and stearic acid from a vegetable source. The Supplement Facts panel assigns no role to any of these, so neither do we — they appear under "Other ingredients" and sit outside the declared 450 mg.
One consequence of using a plant extract is printed on the bottle: "Natural color variation may occur in this product." Fill-to-fill differences in shade are expected on a botanical, and NOW prints that note so the difference is not mistaken for a fault.
Supplement Facts
Supplement Facts — NOW Foods Bacopa Extract 450 mg 90 Veg Capsules
| Item | Details |
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| Net contents | 90 Veg Capsules (front panel) |
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| Serving Size | 1 Veg Capsule |
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Bacopa Extract (Bacopa monnieri)
(Standardized to min. 40% Bacosides) | 450 mg** |
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| Daily Value | ** Daily Value not established. |
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| Other ingredients | Hypromellose (cellulose capsule), Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide and Stearic Acid (vegetable source). |
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The printed panel carries a single amount row and no servings line; the 90-capsule figure above is taken from the front of the bottle.
How to use it
The label's suggested usage is: take 1 capsule daily. That is the entire printed instruction — the bottle gives no timing, no window relative to meals and no starting period, so none is offered here.
For storage, the back panel says to store in a cool, dry place after opening.
Who it's for
This is a single-ingredient botanical capsule for adults aged 18 and over who are looking for a standardized Bacopa monnieri extract at a declared 450 mg. Each capsule states one named extract at one amount, which suits anyone keeping a routine built from separate Supplements they measure individually. The front panel is marked Vegetarian/Vegan and the capsule shell is hypromellose, a plant-derived cellulose, so no gelatin is involved. The printed caution restricts the product to adults only.
Good to know
The bottle prints a specific caution, and it is the most important text on the package: "For adults only. Bacopa may cause gastrointestinal discomfort in sensitive individuals. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication (especially MAO inhibitors, cholinergic and anti-cholinergic medications, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, or thyroid hormones), or have a medical condition (especially hyperthyroidism). Keep out of reach of children."
On allergens, the panel states that the product is not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients, and adds that it is produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. If you have a confirmed allergy, that second sentence is the one that matters.
If you take prescription medication or are managing a health condition, speak to a licensed healthcare professional before adding any botanical product to your routine. NCCIH publishes general guidance on dietary and herbal supplements for background reading.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "standardized to a minimum of 40% bacosides" mean?
It means at least 40% of the extract's weight in each capsule is bacosides, the marker compounds used to measure Bacopa monnieri extract. The figure is a declared floor rather than an average, so it is the minimum you can expect from batch to batch. This panel pairs it with the 450 mg amount, because the milligram figure alone would not tell you how concentrated the extract is.
How many capsules are in the bottle?
The bottle holds 90 Veg Capsules. At the label's suggested usage of one capsule daily, that is a 90-day supply. The Supplement Facts panel gives the serving size as 1 Veg Capsule.
Are these capsules suitable for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes — the front panel is marked Vegetarian/Vegan and the capsule shell is hypromellose, a cellulose material, with the stearic acid also declared as vegetable source. No gelatin or other animal-derived material appears in the printed ingredient list. The bottle also carries a Non-GMO mark on the front.
Why might the capsules vary in color between bottles?
Because the label says they can: "Natural color variation may occur in this product." Plant extracts differ in shade from harvest to harvest, and NOW prints that note so a visible difference between one bottle and the next is not mistaken for a fault.
Is this order packaged discreetly?
Yes. Your order ships in plain outer packaging. It will not show the Gear Isle name.
Product information compiled and reviewed by the Gear Isle product team. We transcribe supplement facts directly from manufacturer packaging. Found an error? Tell us.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Dietary supplement for adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition, heart concerns, or take prescription medication (including nitrates). Keep out of reach of children.
