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The Solgar Brain Works Full Spectrum is a dietary supplement in soft phytocapsules Licaps. In the dose of two phytocapsules it provides 200mg extract of Bacopa monnieri (BacoMind), 73.2mg choline as triethynic, 25.66mg Full Spectrum curcumin and 83.4µg vitamin B12 in methylcobalamin form. In the dose of three phytocapsules the amounts become 300mg, 109.8mg, 38.49mg and 125.1µg respectively. The package contains 60 phytocapsules.
It is aimed at adults who want a complex formula with two botanical ingredients and two nutritional ingredients with approved claims, in the form of a soft capsule. The product is suitable for vegans and is not intended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Curcumin is one of the most difficult molecules to absorb because it is practically insoluble in water. The term Full Spectrum refers to a form where curcumin is dispersed in a lipid phase with emulsifier, fractionated coconut oil with polysorbate 80 and sunflower lecithin. This is why the dose in milligrams seems small compared to usual curcumin extracts; the technology aims at bioavailability rather than volume.
The Licaps form is a sealed liquid phytocapsule, a choice that suits oily contents, as it avoids powder compression and leakage. BacoMind, on the other hand, is a standardized extract of the Bacopa monnieri plant, known as brahmi in traditional Indian use, standardized in a range of compounds rather than a single one.** Vitamin B12 is given as methylcobalamin, that is in a form that the body uses directly, without an intermediate conversion step.
According to the product presentation by Solgar, the formula combines traditional herbs with scientifically researched ingredients and aims at the following:
The above statements are attributed to the producer. Bacopa monnieri and curcumin do not have an approved health claim from the EFSA and remain the subject of research, with the related botanical claims under evaluation.**
Two of the four active ingredients in the composition are nutrients with approved health claims:
For choline, the above claims apply at the dose of three phytocapsules, where the amount reaches 109.8mg. Bacopa monnieri and curcumin are described only in terms of what they are and in what dose they are in the composition.** The product is declared to be free of sugar, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, sweeteners and artificial fragrances.
It suits adults of older age who want to support the functioning of the nervous system nutritionally, without seeking a drug. It suits people with demanding mental workloads, who are interested in a formula with herbs and vitamin B12 together. It is also an option for vegans and vegetarians, groups with an increased risk of low B12 intake from the diet, as well as for those who have already tried individual curcumin extracts and are looking for a form designed for better absorption.
The product is a dietary supplement and does not replace a medical diagnosis, examination or treatment. Memory or concentration difficulties that persist need evaluation by a doctor.
Main ingredients: Per 2 phytocapsules / per 3 phytocapsules, Bacopa monnieri (BacoMind) 200mg / 300mg, Choline (as triethynic) 73.2mg / 109.8mg, Full Spectrum Curcumin 25.66mg / 38.49mg, Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) 83.4µg (3336% RDI) / 125.1µg (5004% RDI).
Other ingredients: Fractionated coconut oil, emulsifier (polysorbate 80), phytocapsule shell (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose), candelilla wax, dibasic phosphate, sunflower lecithin, colorant (concentrated purple carrot).
Free of: Sugar, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, sweeteners and artificial fragrances. Suitable for vegans.
Form: Soft phytocapsules Licaps.
Recommended dosage: Taken as a dietary supplement for adults, two (2) to three (3) phytocapsules daily preferably with meals.
With two phytocapsules a day, the package of 60 phytocapsules is sufficient for 30 days. With three phytocapsules a day, it is sufficient for 20 days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
The product is not intended for use by pregnant or breastfeeding women. If you are taking medication, especially anticoagulants, consult a doctor or pharmacist before use, as curcumin may enhance anticoagulant action. The same applies if you are on thyroid or sedative medication, due to the presence of Bacopa extract. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
Two to three, preferably with meals. The amounts of the active ingredients listed refer to both dose versions.
It is a standardized extract of the Bacopa monnieri plant, standardized in a range of plant compounds rather than a single molecule.
Because it is a form designed for absorption, dispersed in a lipid phase within the soft capsule, not just a curcumin extract powder.
The 83.4µg in two phytocapsules corresponds to 3336% of the Reference Daily Intake. B12 is water-soluble and its absorption by the intestinal mechanism is limited, so formulas use high doses.
From 20 to 30 days, depending on whether you take three or two phytocapsules per day.
No. Solgar explicitly states that the product is not intended for use by pregnant or breastfeeding women.
The presence of four active ingredients together, with two botanical ingredients and a soft capsule form designed for oily contents, instead of just one vitamin in a tablet.
* Health claims for vitamin B12 and choline approved under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. Bacopa monnieri and curcumin do not have an approved health claim from the EFSA. The references to their benefits are attributed to the producer. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
** Information on the botanical ingredients. The related health claims for botanicals are under evaluation by the EFSA.
Nestlé Ελλάς Α.Ε.
Patroklou 4, 15125 Marousi, Athens
Tel: 800 116 80 68
Main ingredients: Per 2 phytocapsules / per 3 phytocapsules, Bacopa monnieri (BacoMind) 200mg / 300mg, Choline (as triethynic) 73.2mg / 109.8mg, Full Spectrum Curcumin 25.66mg / 38.49mg, Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) 83.4µg (3336% RDI) / 125.1µg (5004% RDI).
Other ingredients: Fractionated coconut oil, emulsifier (polysorbate 80), phytocapsule shell (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose), candelilla wax, dibasic phosphate, sunflower lecithin, colorant (concentrated purple carrot).
Free of: Sugar, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, sweeteners and artificial fragrances. Suitable for vegans.
Form: Soft phytocapsules Licaps.
Recommended dosage: Taken as a dietary supplement for adults, two (2) to three (3) phytocapsules daily preferably with meals.
With two phytocapsules per day, the package of 60 phytocapsules is sufficient for 30 days. With three phytocapsules per day, it is sufficient for 20 days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
The product is not intended for use by pregnant or breastfeeding women. If you are taking medication, especially anticoagulants, consult a doctor or pharmacist before use, as curcumin may enhance anticoagulant effects. The same applies if you are on thyroid or sedative medication due to the presence of Bacopa extract. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
