special subjects
Bacopa
Recommendations
No beneficial health effects of bacopa have been confirmed in high-quality studies in people. Use of bacopa is not recommended because there are no confirmed benefits to outweigh the possibility of harmful side effects. Bacopa is probably safe for most people. However, Pregnant women and people with stomach ulcers, thyroid disease, intestinal blockages, urinary obstruction, a slow heart rate, or a lung disease should avoid bacopa. People who take certain drugs (includingfluoxetine, thyroid hormones, and drugs to treat Alzheimer disease, glaucoma, high blood pressure, or diabetes) should talk to their doctor before taking bacopa. 