Pack size: 100 capsules
Serving: 1 capsule
Servings per pack: 100

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Gotu Kola

64,99 zł

A botanical routine focused on memory and concentration
Free of caffeine and conventional stimulants
Concentrated extract rather than powdered plant material

Overview

A botanical meeting point between tradition and modern research. Gotu kola, or Centella asiatica, has been associated with mental performance in Asian cultures for centuries. Today, its extracts are studied in relation to working memory, alertness, mood, and cellular protection. Made for adults seeking a botanical addition to a mental performance routine without a stimulant.

At the heart of the formula / Gotu Kola

Thoughtful support. Clear purpose.

01A botanical routine focused on memory and concentration
02Free of caffeine and conventional stimulants
03Concentrated extract rather than powdered plant material
04A clear, single-ingredient formula
05Designed with demanding mental work in mind

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Made for your daily routine.

Centella asiatica contains characteristic triterpenes, including asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid, and madecassic acid. Human pharmacokinetic studies have detected triterpene metabolites in blood and urine after standardized extracts, providing a basis for further research on gotu kola.

We use a concentrated leaf extract in a single-ingredient formula, without caffeine or other stimulant ingredients. It offers a straightforward way to include gotu kola in a daily routine.

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What is distinctive about gotu kola?

Gotu kola contains triterpenes known as centelloids, including asiaticoside, madecassoside, and their related compounds. Researchers study them in relation to nervous system function and cellular responses. Gotu kola is not a caffeine-like stimulant, and its cognitive effects remain under investigation.

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What research informs Gotu Kola?

In one trial in healthy older adults, the highest studied extract amount was associated with changes in working memory and mood after two months. A broader meta-analysis did not find consistent benefits across all cognitive measures. Pharmacokinetic studies have also detected triterpene metabolites after standardized extracts. The evidence does not support treating gotu kola as an immediate memory aid.

Ingredients / Doctor Life

Every ingredient. Clearly explained.

Each ingredient, its form and quantity — in one place.

Serving1 capsule

Ingredient amounts for the servings shown in the table.
Ingredient	1 capsule
Gotu kola leaf extract	500 mg

*NRV: Nutrient Reference Value

Full ingredient list

Gotu kola extract (Centella asiatica), capsule shell (pullulan).

How to use

Part of your daily rhythm.

How to use

Take 1 capsule daily with a meal.

Important information

Do not exceed the recommended daily serving. Food supplements should not replace a varied diet. A balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are recommended. Store at room temperature, up to 25°C, out of reach of young children. Not intended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Science & sources

Understand the formula.

Gotu kola combines a long history of use with research into cognitive function and its characteristic triterpenes. Publications report findings related to working memory and alertness while highlighting the importance of extract type, dose, and duration. This provides context for a regular botanical routine rather than an immediate stimulant effect.

These publications concern the studied ingredients or formulas. They do not all evaluate the finished Doctor Life product, and research results do not guarantee individual outcomes.

01Positive modulation of cognition and mood in the healthy elderly volunteer following the administration of Centella asiatica

Jintanaporn Wattanathorn, Lugkana Mator, Supaporn Muchimapura, Terdthai Tongun, Orapin Pasuriwong, Nawanant Piyawatkul, Kwanchanok Yimtae, Bungorn Sripanidkulchai, Jintana Singkhoraard

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2008), 116(2), 325–332. DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2007.11.038; PMID: 18191355.

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluated Centella asiatica extract in healthy older adults over two months. Daily doses of 250, 500, and 750 mg were assessed; the highest dose was associated with improvements in working memory and selected mood measures. The study examined a gotu kola extract, not the finished Doctor Life product.

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02Effects of Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. on cognitive function and mood related outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Panupong Puttarak, Piyameth Dilokthornsakul, Surasak Saokaew, Teerapon Dhippayom, Chuenjid Kongkaew, Rosarin Sruamsiri, Anchalee Chuthaputti, Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk

Scientific Reports (2017), 7, 10646. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-09823-9; PMID: 28878245.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined Centella asiatica and preparations containing it. Effects were not consistent across all cognitive domains, but favorable findings were reported for alertness and selected mood measures. The publication highlights the relevance of extract form, dose, and duration.

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03Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Key Components of a Standardized Centella asiatica Product in Cognitively Impaired Older Adults: A Phase 1, Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial

Kirsten M. Wright, Melissa Bollen, Jason David, Alex B. Speers, Mikah S. Brandes, Nora E. Gray, Armando Alcázar Magaña, Christine McClure, Jan F. Stevens, Claudia S. Maier, Joseph F. Quinn, Amala Soumyanath

Antioxidants (2022), 11(2), 215. DOI: 10.3390/antiox11020215; PMID: 35204098.

A phase I study examined what happens to characteristic compounds in a standardized Centella asiatica extract after ingestion. Asiatic acid, madecassic acid, and other metabolites were detected in plasma and urine, and a change in NRF2 gene expression was observed. The study used a different standardized product but provides evidence of the availability of key metabolites in humans.

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FAQ / Gotu Kola

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Has gotu kola's relationship with memory been studied?

Yes, but the findings are mixed. One study in healthy older adults reported changes in working memory at a higher extract amount, while a meta-analysis did not find consistent improvement across cognitive functions. A quick or guaranteed effect should not be expected.

Has a 500 mg extract amount been used in studies?

Yes. One randomized trial in healthy older adults tested 250, 500, and 750 mg daily. Other trials used different amounts. Extracts vary in preparation and composition, so matching milligrams alone does not establish equivalence.

Why use leaf extract instead of powdered gotu kola?

An extract concentrates selected components of the plant. Many clinical studies use extracts, although their compositions differ. This product does not declare an extraction ratio or standardization, so no such specification should be assumed.

Which gotu kola compounds interest researchers?

Researchers often focus on triterpenes, including asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid, and madecassic acid. Human pharmacokinetic studies have detected some of their metabolites after standardized Centella asiatica extracts.

Does gotu kola contain caffeine or act like kola nut?

No. Gotu kola is Centella asiatica, a different plant from kola nut, and is not a source of caffeine. The similar names can be misleading.

Is Gotu Kola only for older adults?

No. It is intended for adults interested in including gotu kola extract in their routine. Some research has focused on older adults, but the product is not limited to that group. It is not intended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Can I combine Gotu Kola with medication or other supplements?

If you take medication or several supplements, ask your doctor or pharmacist before use. Interaction data are limited, so they should review your full routine. Do not change prescribed medication yourself.

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