Evidence supporting the use of: Bacopa glycoside (unspecified)
For the health condition: Anxiety Disorders
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Bacopa glycoside refers to the active saponin compounds found in Bacopa monnieri, a traditional Ayurvedic herb. While Bacopa has been used in Ayurveda primarily as a cognitive enhancer and adaptogen, modern research has begun to explore its anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) effects. Several animal studies have demonstrated that Bacopa extracts can reduce anxiety-like behaviors, likely through modulation of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and regulation of the HPA axis. In humans, evidence is limited but suggestive: a few small randomized controlled trials (Stough et al., 2008; Calabrese et al., 2008) have reported modest reductions in anxiety symptoms in healthy adults or people with mild cognitive impairment after Bacopa supplementation. However, these studies typically use whole-plant extracts rather than isolated glycosides, and participants did not have diagnosed anxiety disorders. Systematic reviews (Mishra et al., 2016) conclude that while Bacopa shows promise, evidence is preliminary and not robust. Major clinical guidelines do not endorse Bacopa or its glycosides for anxiety disorders due to insufficient data. Thus, while there is a scientific rationale and some early clinical evidence, the support is weak and more research is needed to establish efficacy and safety for treating anxiety disorders.
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