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Cognance Enhanced Bacopa Capsules

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Product Usage

Dose Dose

100mg (One Capsule)

Dose Timing Dose Timing

Morning

How to Take How to Take

With Or Without Food

Dose Frequency Dose Frequency

1 Time Daily

Summary

Cognance Enhanced Bacopa is a patented extract of Bacopa monnieri, created through an extraction and hydrolysis process. It may enhance memory, focus, and cognitive performance, and provide neuroprotective benefits, though results can vary across stu

Benefits

Time to notice full effects: 2-3 Weeks (With Acute Effects)

  • Cognition Cognition
  • Neuroprotection Neuroprotection
  • Memory Memory
  • Stress Stress

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Why Should I Take Cognance?

Over the years, the concept of microdosing has really taken off; yet for the average person, it is quite an inaccessible concept to partake in (for now). Although the legislative environment is changing, wide spread microdosing accessibility is still a ways off. Luckily, we had the foresight many years ago to look towards one of the most famous natural nootropics, Bacopa monnieri. It contains the precursor for a fantastic molecule called ebelin lactone, which just so happens to be a positive allosteric modulator of one of the main receptor targets of microdosing: 5-HT2A! Through a patented extraction and processing method, we were able to, for the first time ever, concentrate massive amounts of ebelin lactone! This has never been done before, so you are among the first to try out this unique molecule! Ebelin lactone is perhaps one of the only high affinity natural 5-HT2A positive allosteric modulators. The effects you can expect from Cognance are a distinct mood boosting effect, backed up by increases in overall cognitive function, focus, and even creativity!* This is, of course, not all down to 5-HT2A receptor activation. In fact, Cognance has another special trick up its sleeve. The ebelin lactone content of Cognance also acts as an M1 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor positive allosteric modulator. This is quite an important and seemingly elusive target for cognitive enhancement, and thus it is quite special to see it here alongside ebelin lactone’s 5-HT2A activity!*

What is Cognance?

Cognance is an incredibly unique patented extract of Bacopa monnieri. First, we create a very potent bacoside extract, similar to our bacopa 24% bacosides product, but even more potent. We then put this extract through a two stage hydrolysis process, which mimics the natural metabolism of bacopa extracts in the human body. The first hydrolysis stage turns the various bacosides into two main compounds, jujubogenin and pseudojujubogenin. These compounds then undergo a second acid hydrolysis, which converts the jujubogenin into ebelin lactone and pseudojujubogenin into Bacogenin A1. By perfecting this process, we have been able to consistently obtain ebelin lactone concentrations in excess of 10%, which is a massive achievement!

What we end up with at the end of the patented extraction process, is a bacopa extract that has been “pre-metabolized”. This means you don’t have to rely on your body to metabolize the bacosides in bacopa. This has some major advantages! First and foremost, the bacosides like bacoside A3, bacopaside C, bacopaside II and bacopaside X do not absorb very readily, if at all. Let’s take a look at why this is the case:

Figure 1: The molecular structure of bacoside A3. Sugar groups are circled in red.

The bacosides have very bulky sugar groups hanging off of it. This increases the molecular weight of the molecule quite a bit, and when combined with its sheer size, this makes it very hard for the bacosides to be absorbed. The molecular weight limit for most bioavailable compounds (as determined by Christopher A. Lipinski) is 500 g/mol, but bacoside A3 (as pictured above in Figure 1.) clocks in at a whopping 929.10 g/mol. This is almost double the Lipinski rule of 5 limit of 500 g/mol!

Removing these sugar groups is not particularly difficult, and with a bit of effort, the sugar groups are ripped off in our digestive tract during the initial hydrolysis process. This then yields jujubogenin with a molecular weight of 472.7 g/mol, right under the 500 g/mol limit according to the Lipinksi rule of 5! Unsurprisingly, jujubogenin now all of a sudden absorbs fairly well and even makes it past the blood brain barrier (BBB). The same can be said for pseudojujubogenin, which without the bulky sugar groups, now also has a molecular weight of 472.7 g/mol, and is fairly bioavailable.

During the first stage of R&D on this extraction process, we purposefully cut the hydrolysis process off at the point where there was a lot of jujubogenin and pseudojujubogenin present. We then bioassayed this extract and it felt characteristically like regular Bacopa monnieri, just a lot more potent and quicker acting. The calming and for some individuals, lethargy inducing effects, were there in spades.* Due to already having ripped off the sugar groups outside of the body, the extract got to work a lot faster. However, we had our sights set on scrubbing these calming/lethargy effects out, and for that we had to push the hydrolysis process along quite a bit more!

In the secondary hydrolysis process, we are mimicking the low pH environment of the stomach, using the low pH to drive the secondary hydrolysis process which converts jujubogenin to our target compound, ebelin lactone! This is where some more complex chemical changes take place, as can be seen in our proposed multi-step acid hydrolysation process as drawn out by our lab director:

Figure 2: Proposed mechanism of ebelin lactone production via acid hydrolysis.

While the first hydrolysation step (bacosides to pseudojujubogenin & jujubogenin) is likely to occur fairly efficiently in the digestive tract, this secondary acid catalyzed hydrolysis step is a whole lot less likely to result in efficient conversion in the digestive system. Due to this, it is unlikely we are consistently converting high amounts of bacosides to ebelin lactone. This is a shame, because the chemical changes that lead to ebelin lactone, also lead to drastically enhanced bioavailability and BBB permeability! In addition to this, ebelin lactone is a 5-HT2A and muscarinic acetylcholine M1 receptor positive allosteric modulator, and according to data appears to lack GABAergic effects. This is what led us to the conclusion that concentrating high amounts of ebelin lactone would scrub the lethargy inducing effects, and in fact lead to a more uplifting and even stimulating bacopa extract.* We weren’t wrong! When we produced the second fully converted R&D batch, we discovered that during beta-testing a lot of long-time bacopa users around the office were no longer able to identify it as bacopa. Cognance is completely different, very clean, unique and totally lacking any sort of lethargy.* This truly is bacopa reimagined!

Cognance Benefits & Uses

  • Promotes cognitive function*
  • Enhances mood*
  • Promotes focus*

Bacopa Reimagined

Now that you know the ins and outs of the extraction and conversion process, you are probably wondering what a high ebelin lactone bacopa extract feels like. For those who have experience with real microdosing (genuine sub-threshold effects), the effects will be recognizable, and subtle! Subtle is the name of the game here. Cognance is not going to blow you away and send you on a spiritual journey. That is not the intent of microdosing, and it is not the intent of Cognance. However, what it will provide is a very unique sense of mental clarity, focus, and creativity paired with a very natural feeling lift in mood.* These acute effects are perceptible by most when utilizing the standard 100 mg dose. However, if you want less subtle and more noticeable effects, you can bump up your dosage to 200 mg. What we are targeting here is predominantly the 5-HT2A receptors, so let’s talk about those a little more!

The 5-HT2A receptor is one of the 15 known serotonin receptors, and plays a major role in regulating the CNS, neuroplasticity, mood, creativity and focus. The 5-HT2A receptors are particularly densely distributed throughout regions of the brain that are heavily involved in cognition and mood. Thus, it is no surprise that 5-HT2A receptor dysfunction has been identified as a common thread amongst individuals with less than ideal cognitive function and mood. When 5-HT2A receptors are activated, highly complex signaling cascades occur that then end up influencing glutamatergic, cholinergic, GABAergic and even dopaminergic activity. It also forms receptor complexes (heterodimers & heteromers) with dopamine D2, cannabinoid CB1, glutamate mGluR2 and serotonin 5-HT1A. These complex reactions with other neurotransmitter systems certainly makes 5-HT2A a very important and far reaching neuromodulator, which has major implications for both cognition and mood. No wonder 5-HT2A has become such a legendary, although somewhat enigmatic, receptor target! This is why we were so excited to have found ebelin lactone, and even more excited when we figured out a clever method of producing production amounts of it! By taking Cognance, you can experience many of the beneficial effects of elevated 5-HT2A activity, such as elevated mental clarity, a lift in mood and deep calm focus!*

However, while 5-HT2A is an incredibly exciting receptor target, M1 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are just as fascinating. However, they are less talked about, and certainly underappreciated! Similar to 5-HT2A, M1 is also a G-protein coupled receptor, and both 5-HT2A and M1 use very similar signaling proteins. It is then perhaps not surprising that M1 and 5-HT2A receptors have many overlapping effects when it comes to cognitive function. A lot of research has started to point to M1 receptors being one of the main cholinergic receptors involved in cognitive function. Due to this, there has been a major effort to find selective M1 agonists; or even better, positive allosteric modulators. This effort has turned out to be incredibly hard, so it is quite spectacular that nature has given us a compound which just so happens to be a selective positive allosteric modulator of M1.

The M1 positive allosteric modulation effects, combined with the 5-HT2A positive allosteric modulation effects, gives Cognance an incredibly unique, yet very clean nootropic effect.* We believe that this is a new chapter in the nootropic scene, and we hope that this process has illustrated that nature harnesses some of the most profound neuromodulators on the planet! Of course, sometimes requiring clever human intervention to liberate these fantastic molecules! We have achieved that with Cognance, and look forward to working alongside nature again to develop a full series of cutting edge herbal extracts.

Cognance Stacks

Cognitive Function Stack: Cognance + OmegaTAU Capsules

Cognance produces robust cognitive enhancement effects that stack particularly well on top of the foundation that OmegaTAU can lay. Together, you get a very full fledged natural nootropic stack that will help you take on cognitively demanding tasks!*

Uplifting Mood Stack: Cognance + High Potency Saffron Extract Capsules

One of our favorite aspects of Cognance is its ability to lift mood. We find that the mood lifting effects go particularly well with the serotonergic effects of saffron. Together, they produce a very uplifting sense of well being, giving you a pleasant and smooth pep in your step!*

Relaxing Mood Stack: Cognance + Supercritical CO2 Coriander Extract Capsules

Another direction you can take Cognance in, is relaxation! We find that Cognance gives a very pleasant boost to the calming effects of our supercritical coriander extract. This stack helps enhance mood, while also helping to promote a very relaxed sense of focus. Perfect for some meditation or a yoga session!*

Focus Stack: Cognance + Sabroxy® Tablets

Cognance does a great job of dialing in focus, yet it is not particularly energizing. We find that the enhanced dopaminergic activity that sabroxy provides however, adds a very synergistic energizing effect! In addition to this, the enhanced dopaminergic activity in concert with the 5-HT2A positive allosteric modulation effects, brings forth a very keen sense of mental clarity!*

Cognance Dosage

As a dietary supplement, take one capsule of Cognance daily.

Cognance Reviews

To gain more insight, see the Cognance reviews and experiences below.

Where to Buy Cognance

Nootropics Depot offers 60ct. or 180ct. jars of high-quality Cognance. Nootropics Depot’s Cognance has been lab-tested and verified for both product purity and identity.

Attention: 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.

 *Attention: 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.

Reviews

  • 5
    One of my favorites

    Posted by Patrick Miller on 22nd Nov 2023

    I find that it makes my mind pretty sharp. Great mood boost and love it for stress plus increased verbal fluency. Also wonderful focus boost. So overall love it for social situations. The only small drawback is that if I am not careful with the timing, it can keep me up a little longer at night. I take it on an as needed dosing, not every day. Can decrease libido a bit, so just plan to take it on days where that’s unimportant.

  • 5
    Cognance - as advertized.

    Posted by Lynn Eriksen on 2nd Jun 2023

    This works great and as advertised. Starts within 15 minutes, peeks in an hour and keeps up until hour 4, with a smooth exit between 6-8 hours. If you take 2, I suggest staggered time wise and not at once. My wife and I both take it and enjoy it.

  • 2
    Negative Side Effects

    Posted by William on 11th May 2023

    So I’ve taken a good amount of supps on this site and many of them produce positive effects for me. However this supplement either does not pair well with my current stack or just does not agree with me all together. The few times I’ve taken this supplement I’ve had no acute/noticeable effects immediately after consumption, but in the evening after I’ve fallen asleep..I’ll awake feeling slightly panicked. This only happened when I took this supplement, when I stopped it ceased completely. Odd little guy, I would try it again maybe with a different stack..but for now, not my cup of tea

  • 3
    Definitely does something, but this is not for me.

    Posted by LG on 30th Apr 2023

    I consistently find myself rather disagreeable and frustrated after taking this supplement.

  • 5
    Cognance

    Posted by Arne on 29th Mar 2023

    Great nootropic! Pairs very well with an actual microdose as well.

  • 5
    Cognance

    Posted by Hayes on 15th Feb 2023

    There was an issue with my shipping and ND was nice enough to take care of it. Great supplement company and great product.

  • 5
    One of my new favorites

    Posted by Timothy Inman on 14th Feb 2023

    Very calming and stabilizing, while improving my focus. I take 2 of them, along with 150mg of alpha GPC. Good to go for 3-4 hours.

  • 5
    cognance

    Posted by ben on 29th Dec 2022

    Closest effect to what I get from meditation that I've ever got from a substance. this includes actual microdosing, which was a surprise to me. the downside is I got cholinergic sides after a week straight, which is something I'm very sensitive to. That being said, theyre not a problem for most people, and the cognitive effect was very unique and worth a shot for most.

  • 5
    Nerve connection & automatic functions have improved! FINALLY

    Posted by Adam Rolison on 21st Dec 2022

    I am 26yo yet have had chronic pain stemming from my neck from a baseball pitching overuse injury when I was 12 years old. My posture and movement and proprioception (perception of location of body parts in space in relation to each other) have developed with this injury and my nerves ultimately are compressed with the movements my brain has learned. In the past year, daily tasks have been difficult due to strange slowness in my brain's ability to send signals to my muscles to move precisely. Aim is slightly off to a degree that I compensate without thinking, tensing up muscles when doing movements that require little energy. In fact, thinking about how I am moving and relaxing myself provides FAR more strength than when I exert myself normally. So essentially I think way too much about how I move but I have to. SINCE TAKING THIS: The basic and typically automatic feeling movements of daily life (walking, brushing teeth, shutting door, etc.) are so much easier!!! I don't struggle with functioning overall because little tasks like holding myself upright properly, thus not causing pain or nerve compression, allows me to stay focused on task. Bodily sensations that usually take my attention away from task, causing my hands to lose dexterity as they try to continue task properly, now can be noticed/felt without taking any ability away from the movements that most people experience as effortless once they deicide they will move such ways. Mostly to say THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!

  • 5
    I can finally sleep

    Posted by Inna W. on 12th Dec 2022

    Finally, after 6 years of not being able to fall asleep without sleeping aide, I can sleep and wake up feeling refreshed. Still learning about other benefits.

  • 5
    GREAT VERSION OF BACOPA

    Posted by ADAM G. on 10th Dec 2022

    My wife and I both tried Cognance for the first time yesterday and WOW. The difference between standard Bacopa and Cognance is huge. The biggest difference for me was how confident and focused I felt. My wife didn't feel the confidence effect as much, but she did feel the focus effect. We both immediately wanted to start tackling projects that had been piling up at home. We both take a smaller standardized dose of Bacopa in the morning as part of our regular Monday - Friday morning stacks for work, but Cognance was a noticeable difference. It didn't give either of us a body "feeling" it was just a huge focus booster. It seemed like the strongest effect was felt within 30-45 minutes, and lasted about 2 hours. However we weren't actually doing anything that required focus for any long length of time, so it's hard to say how long it will last if you are working on a project for work that requires say 4+ hours of focus. Looking forward to upgrading my morning stack with Cognance! ***NOTE, we ARE NOT affiliate with NooTropics Depot in anyway. Just big fans of their products.

  • 5
    Does Something

    Posted by sam on 2nd Dec 2022

    It's a microdose, what can I say? My body sense and emotions are more acute, I'm thinking in a less linear way. But it doesn't interfere with everyday tasks. For some, this could be exactly what they need.

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