Memo Plus Gold
Memo Plus Gold falls short.
Memo Plus Gold is the Philippines' best-known memory supplement — a single-ingredient Bacopa Monnieri extract (125mg per capsule) sold over-the-counter (OTC) in pharmacies nationwide. At roughly USD $20/month at the label dose it is the most affordable option in our SEA coverage, and it is registered with the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA Philippines). It is not a multi-ingredient nootropic stack and carries no Health Sciences Authority (HSA) registration in Singapore, National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) approval in Malaysia, or Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan (BPOM) notification in Indonesia — it is a Philippines-market product. Best for budget-conscious Filipino buyers who specifically want clinically-studied Bacopa for memory rather than a full cognitive stack.
What it does
Memo Plus Gold is a Philippine over-the-counter (OTC) food supplement containing a single active ingredient: 125mg of Bacopa Monnieri extract per capsule. It is one of the most widely recognised memory supplements in the Philippines, stocked by major pharmacy chains (Mercury Drug, Watsons, Southstar) and online marketplaces, and is registered with the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA Philippines). Unlike the multi-ingredient imported stacks elsewhere in this review, it is a focused, traditional single-herb product — and it is not currently registered with regulators in other Southeast Asian markets, so buyers outside the Philippines would be importing it.
How it works
Bacopa Monnieri is the most extensively studied botanical for memory. Its active bacosides enhance synaptic communication by promoting dendritic branching and synaptic density, support repair of damaged neurons, and modulate the acetylcholine and serotonin systems involved in learning and recall. The label dose of two 125mg capsules daily (250mg/day) sits just below the 300mg/day used in most clinical trials. Because bacosides are fat-soluble, absorption improves significantly when the capsules are taken with a meal containing some fat.
What to expect
Bacopa is a slow-build, cumulative supplement — not an acute focus pill. Most of its measured benefits to memory and recall appear after 8-12 weeks of consistent daily use, so regularity matters far more than any single dose. A minority of users notice mild digestive upset or a brief 'Bacopa fog' in the first few weeks as the serotonin system adjusts; this typically resolves. A 30-capsule bottle lasts about 15 days at the label dose, so plan on roughly two bottles per month. Take with food for best absorption.
Hero ingredients
- Bacopa Monnieri250mg/day (2 × 125mg)
Who it's for
- Built on Bacopa Monnieri — the best-evidenced botanical for memory
- Very affordable (~$20/month) and sold over-the-counter
- Registered with the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA Philippines)
Who should skip
- Single ingredient — not a complete nootropic stack
- Label dose (250mg/day) is just below the 300mg clinical dose
- Bacoside standardisation percentage is not disclosed on the label
Dosing audit
| Ingredient | Label | Clinical | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacopa Monnieri (extract; standardisation not stated) | 250mg/day (2 × 125mg) | 300mg | ✕ 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%
No Trustpilot profile
Megalab Pharmadoesn't have an active Trustpilot listing — this is common for Amazon-only sellers, marketplace brands, and regional pharmacy chains.
The Trust pillar in our editorial score still applies and reflects brand reputation, third-party testing, and refund track record.
Buy a single bottle
- No subscription commitment
- 0-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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