Ingredients
Gotu Kola and Cognitive Health
Gotu kola appears in traditional-use and cognitive formulas, but evidence quality needs careful reading.
On this page
What it is
Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) has traditional-use history and has been studied in several health contexts.
What the evidence suggests
Traditional use can justify research interest, but it is not equivalent to proof of meaningful cognitive benefit.
What to check on a supplement label
Compare extract type, dose, population and endpoints before applying a study to a consumer product.
- Exact daily amount
- Extract or compound form
- Any standardization details
- Other ingredients with overlapping effects
How to interpret claims
The strongest consumer rule is to match the claim to the study. Evidence about one extract, one dose or one population should not be generalized to every product bearing the ingredient name.
Sources & verification
We separate merchant claims from independent evidence. Key references used for this guide:
- NIH NCCIH: Dietary Supplements and Cognitive Function, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary Supplements — What You Need to Know
- NIH NCCIH: Dietary Supplements and Cognitive Function, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary Supplements — What You Need to Know