Bacopa – Direct-Compression Grade

Bacopa monnieri, known as brahmi in Ayurveda, is a creeping wetland herb standardized to bacosides. It is valued in memory and learning formulas, typically used over 8-12 weeks. Offered as phospholipid complexes and application grades for tablets, instant powders, beverages and gummies.

Direct-compression grade engineered for flow and compressibility, suitable for tablet manufacture without wet granulation.

GUTINS Bacopa — direct-compression grade is offered for manufacturers, formulators and brands. Specification: application-grade specification; form / technology: direct-compression grade; diet suitability: Verify carrier.

Product Specifications

Key Benefits

• Supports memory and learning
• Supports calm focus
• Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a brain tonic
• Antioxidant saponins (bacosides)
• Application grades simplify finished-product manufacture

Uses & Applications

Typical applications: Tablets, powders, beverages, gummies.

• Memory and study capsules
• Nootropic tablets
• Calm focus gummies
• Cognitive drink mixes
• Healthy-ageing formulas
• Student and gamer focus sachets

How to Use / Dosage

• Typical daily intake: 300-450 mg/day of 20-50% bacosides extract (150-300 mg/day of complex)
• Typical use level: 5-60% in capsule fills and tablets; 1-5% in gummies and powders
• Formulation tip: Blend with standard lubricants (e.g. 0.5–1% magnesium stearate) and compress directly.
• Weigh accurately and pre-blend small quantities with a carrier (e.g. maltodextrin, MCC or rice flour) for uniform distribution.
• Final dosage should be based on the lot-specific Certificate of Analysis, the target serving size and the rules of your destination market.

Solubility & Formulation

Partly soluble in water and hydroalcoholic solutions; insoluble in oils; complex and dispersible grades improve wetting

Storage & Handling

Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from light; hygroscopic - keep closed. Keep container tightly closed; use clean, dry utensils. Shelf life is typically 24 months in unopened original packaging (see CoA).

Regulatory Note

US dietary ingredient; permitted in FSSAI and Health Canada NNHP; EU status varies by member state - verify destination market. Phospholipid complex forms may be treated as new ingredients in some markets; confirm the status of the complexed form and lecithin source before launch.

Diet suitability: Verify carrier. This product is supplied as a raw ingredient for further manufacturing and is not a finished consumer product. The buyer is responsible for ensuring the ingredient, its use level and all label claims comply with the regulations of the destination market (e.g. FDA, EFSA, FSSAI, Health Canada, TGA).

Caution & Disclaimer

• May cause GI upset, nausea or loose stools - take with food
• May interact with thyroid, sedative and cholinergic/anticholinergic drugs
• Avoid in pregnancy and lactation
• Test for heavy metals - aquatic plant can accumulate them
• Contains phosphatidylcholine - confirm soy or sunflower lecithin origin for allergen labelling

For manufacturing, formulation and professional use only. Not for direct consumption in concentrated form. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with eyes; use suitable PPE when handling. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use if pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a medical condition. 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.

Bulk & Wholesale Orders

Need more than 5 Kg, a custom specification, private label support or documentation (CoA, TDS, SDS, allergen and GMO statements)? Contact the GUTINS team for bulk pricing and lead times.