Blackmores Brain Active
Blackmores Brain Active is worth a look.
Blackmores Brain Active is the canonical pharmacy-shelf cognitive supplement in Australia. AUST L Listed Medicine, distributed nationwide through Chemist Warehouse, Priceline, Amcal, and Blooms. Bacopa Monnieri at clinical dose (300mg) is the ingredient that earns its trust score. Founded 1932 — the longest-tenured Australian supplement brand.
What it does
Blackmores is Australia's largest naturopathic supplement company, founded in 1932 by chiropractor Maurice Blackmore. Brain Active is their flagship cognitive product — Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) listed (AUST L) which means pre-approved indications and ingredients within the Australian Listed Medicines framework. Sold in every major Australian pharmacy chain at retail; no DTC subscription model. Daily 1-capsule format reduces friction.
How it works
Bacopa Monnieri at 300mg (clinical dose, standardized to 50% bacosides) supports memory consolidation over 8-12 weeks of consistent use — the most-replicated memory ingredient in nootropics. Ginkgo Biloba supports cerebral blood flow but at 40mg is well below the 120mg clinical anchor. B5 and B12 act as cofactors for energy metabolism. The Bacopa is the workhorse; the rest are supporting cast.
What to expect
Acute: nothing dramatic. This is a long-onset memory-focused supplement. Weeks 4-8: subtle memory and attention improvements from Bacopa accumulation. Weeks 12+: cumulative effect peaks. Best used as a daily long-term cognitive supplement rather than an acute focus boost. Caffeine-free — no overlap with morning coffee.
Hero ingredients
- Bacopa Monnieri300mg
- Ginkgo Biloba40mg
- Vitamin B5
- Vitamin B125µg
- Iodine75µg
Who it's for
- TGA-listed (AUST L) — Australian Listed Medicines compliant
- Bacopa at clinical dose (300mg)
- 1-capsule daily — minimal friction
Who should skip
- Ginkgo dose (40mg) well below clinical anchor (120-240mg)
- Iodine dose at 50% RDI — odd inclusion in a cognitive supplement
- No L-theanine, no citicoline, no Lion's Mane
Dosing audit
| Ingredient | Label | Clinical | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacopa Monnieri (Brahmi extract, 50% bacosides) | 300mg | 300mg | ✓ Pass |
| Ginkgo Biloba (24% flavonoglycosides) | 40mg | 120-240mg | ✕ Under |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 5mg | 5-10mg | ✓ Pass |
| Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) | 5µg | 2.4-100µg | ✓ Pass |
| Iodine | 75µg | 150µg (RDI) | ✕ Under |
Ingredient quality
Number and quality of evidence-graded ingredients. Trademarked extracts and standardized actives raise this score.
Dosing vs. clinical evidence
How many ingredients meet their clinical-trial dose. Underdosing flagship actives is the biggest score deduction.
Formula transparency
Full disclosure of every ingredient at its exact dose. Proprietary blends are scored as opaque.
Value for money
Cost per month relative to per-serving clinical doses delivered. Cheaper products with underdoses score lower.
Brand trust
Brand reputation, third-party testing, refund track record, and Trustpilot signal across multiple years.
How the score is computed
Each pillar is weighted by editorial importance. Weights are constant across every brand we audit — they're not adjusted to favour any particular product.
- Ingredient quality25%
- Dosing vs. clinical evidence30%
- Formula transparency20%
- Value for money15%
- Brand trust10%
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- No subscription commitment
- 30-day money-back still applies
- Faster delivery if in stock
- Higher per-bottle price than subscription
The fine print
Full refund if you're not satisfied. Brand-direct guarantee, not Amazon's.
We score every brand on cancellation friction. Auto-deduct from the Trust pillar if you have to email to cancel.
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Health disclaimer
Therapeutic goods available in Australia are regulated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). AUST L–listed products carry pre-approved permitted indications; AUST R–registered products are higher-evidence. Imported products without TGA listing are not assessed by Australian regulators. This page is editorial, not promotional, and does not constitute medical advice. Always read the label and follow directions for use. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any supplement.