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Neuro Recall Bacopa: How Much Is in a Serving, and Is It Enough?
Neuro Recall does not print its bacopa amount. By label order it can weigh 159 mg at most per 2-capsule serving, while trials used 300-450 mg of extract a day for 12 weeks or more. That ceiling is our own arithmetic, and the real amount is probably lower.
Written by the Neuro Recall label teamUpdated · 7 min read
On the label
Where is bacopa on the Neuro Recall label?
Bacopa is the fourth of ten lines in the WMG-NVT Exclusive Blend. The label names it "Bacopa monnieri (whole plant) Extract (NLT 20% Bacosides)". The blend shows one total, 635 mg per serving, and no single amounts. Federal rules let a proprietary blend do that (21 CFR 101.36 - proprietary blends).
The rule has one useful side effect. Blend lines must be listed from heaviest to lightest. Cinnamon, ginkgo and bilberry come first, so each of them weighs at least as much as bacopa. That order is the only clue the label gives. Our Supplement Facts page shows the full panel.
The math
How much bacopa can one serving hold?
Divide the 635 mg blend by the line number. Four lines share the weight at or above bacopa, so bacopa can be no more than about 159 mg. This is our arithmetic, not a number from the maker. Our blend math guide runs the same sum for every line.
| Measure | Amount |
|---|---|
| Whole blend (10 lines) | 635 mg |
| Even share per blend line | about 64 mg |
| Most bacopa possible (line 4 of 10) | 159 mg |
| Daily amount in most trials | 300-450 mg of extract (StatPearls - Bacopa monnieri) |
| Trial length | 12 weeks or longer (Kongkeaw 2014 - Bacopa meta-analysis) |
Even at its ceiling, bacopa would reach about half of the lowest common trial dose. The true amount is probably lower, and it is not disclosed.
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View listingThe research
What did bacopa trials find, and at what dose?
A 2014 review pooled 9 placebo-controlled trials with 518 people who took standardized extracts for at least 12 weeks (Kongkeaw 2014 - Bacopa meta-analysis). The clearest signal came from tests of speed of attention. People taking bacopa did a little better on some of these measures. The authors still said larger, well-designed trials are needed.
Two more gaps matter. Study extracts were usually standardized to 24-55% bacosides (StatPearls - Bacopa monnieri), and Neuro Recall promises at least 20%, which is the low edge. And nobody has tested Neuro Recall itself. Results from a single-herb extract do not carry over to a ten-line blend at a smaller dose. The FTC makes the same point for advertisers: ingredient studies may not support a product claim when the dose or formula differs (FTC - Health Products Compliance Guidance).
Reading the label
What does NLT 20% bacosides mean?
NLT stands for "not less than". It is a promise that at least one fifth of the bacopa extract, by weight, is bacosides. That helps a little. It shows the extract is standardized and not just ground plant.
But a percentage of an unknown weight is still unknown. If bacopa were at its 159 mg ceiling, 20% would mean about 32 mg of bacosides. A 300 mg trial extract at 24-55% would carry about 72 to 165 mg. Again, these are our sums, and the real bacopa amount is probably lower than the ceiling.
Safety
Which cautions apply to bacopa in Neuro Recall?
Bacopa is generally well tolerated. The most common complaints involve the gut: more frequent stools, nausea and stomach cramps (StatPearls - Bacopa monnieri). Neuro Recall also has 250 mg of magnesium oxide, which can loosen stools on its own (NIH ODS - Magnesium). Taking the capsules with a meal is a sensible start. If a side effect does not settle in a few days, stop and ask a pharmacist.
- Thyroid. Animal research suggests bacopa may affect thyroid hormone, so caution is advised for people with thyroid conditions (StatPearls - Bacopa monnieri). The chromium in Neuro Recall also lowered levothyroxine absorption in a small study (NIH ODS - Chromium).
- Other medicines. Bacopa may slow liver enzymes that clear many common medicines. If you take several prescriptions, bring the bottle to your pharmacist before the first dose.
- Pregnancy. The label says not to use Neuro Recall if you are pregnant or nursing.
Memory loss that disrupts daily life needs a medical check. Low thyroid hormone and low B12 are two common causes that a blood test can find (MedlinePlus - Memory loss). Our side effects page covers the whole formula.
Our take
Is the bacopa in Neuro Recall worth paying for?
It is a reasonable herb to include, but probably not at a dose that matches the research. Think of it as a small part of a broad blend and not as a bacopa supplement.
- In its favor: bacopa is one of the better-studied herbs for attention, it is standardized to a stated bacoside level, and side effects are usually mild.
- Against it: at most 159 mg sits below the 300 mg trial floor, 20% bacosides is at the low end of study extracts, and the thyroid and drug-processing cautions apply.
If bacopa is the reason you are interested, ask your doctor about a single-herb product that prints its amount. Compare it with our claims versus evidence page before you decide.
FAQ
Bacopa questions
How much bacopa is in Neuro Recall?
The label does not say. Bacopa is line 4 of 10 in the 635 mg blend, so it can weigh 159 mg at most per serving. The real amount is probably lower.
Is the bacopa dose in Neuro Recall enough?
Trials used about 300-450 mg of extract a day for 12 weeks or more. The Neuro Recall ceiling is about half of the low end, and no study has tested Neuro Recall itself.
Can I take Neuro Recall with thyroid medicine?
Ask your doctor or pharmacist first. Bacopa may affect thyroid hormone, and the chromium in the formula lowered thyroid pill absorption in a small study.
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