KeenMind[R]
KeenMind[R]

What is KeenMind?

KeenMind® (CDRI 08) has been shown in clinical trials to improve mental performance in adults and children. KeenMind improves memory and recall, clear thinking, concentration, focus and mental calmness. KeenMind may also assist learning in hyperactive children.

KeenMind contains a specific extract of bacopa (Bacopa monnieri). Medicinal use of bacopa dates back to 3000 B.C. and is well documented in classical treatises of the traditional Indian Ayurvedic Medicine. The KeenMind extract CDRI 08 is a unique extract of Bacopa monnieri which has been meticulously researched and developed for over 30 years by the Indian government’s Central Drug Research Institute and further studied in three Australian clinical trials which have confirmed it improves cognitive processes like memory and speed of information processing. KeenMind capsules are made in Australia with the extract supplied under exclusive licence by Lumen/CDRI, India.

KeenMind capsules has been shown in clinical trials to:

  • Enhance retention of new information
  • Improve learning rate and memory
  • Have a pronounced radical scavenging (anti-oxidant) effect
  • Enhance nerve impulse transmission
  • Have the potential to assist learning in hyperactive children
  • Have adaptogenic effects


SAfmProfessor Con Stough, Professor of Neuropsychology at the Brain Science Institute, Melbourne, Australia talks about KeenMind on SAfm, listen to the broadcast here.

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What is KeenMind used for?

KeenMind can help people of many ages improve their mental performance.

KeenMind is suitable for children over 7 years and preliminary testing has shown the potential to assist learning in hyperactive children. Together with its safety profile, this makes KeenMind an attractive choice as a first line option for hyperactive children.

KeenMind is ideal for:

  • Children and students – to facilitate learning
  • Professionals and people with high demand careers
  • Mature and elderly people - to reduce age-related decline in mental performance

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Safety and Efficacy

KeenMind has been researched and developed for over 30 years by the Indian government’s Central Drug Research Institute and further studied in three Australian clinical trials which have also confirmed its safety and efficacy. KeenMind has been shown to be well tolerated in clinical studies at recommended dosages and no serious side effects have been recorded.

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KeenMind's Unique Formulation

KeenMind capsules contain a specific extract of Bacopa monnieri (CDRI 08). KeenMind is specifically clinically proven, meaning that it is the exact product has been used in clinical trials. This is very important for natural products as there can be great variance between products, even if they appear to use the same active ingredients, due to the part of the plant that is used, growing, harvesting and production conditions & methods. The outcomes of clinical studies for natural products can thus only apply to the exact product that has been tested. As a specifically clinically proven product with high quality standards, KeenMind offers reliable effectiveness and safety.

KeenMind capsules contain no added sugar, gluten, yeast, salt, artificial flavouring or preservatives.

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Dosage and Directions for Use

Adults:2 capsules daily with breakfast
Children over 7 years: 1 capsule daily with breakfast

Cognitive enhancement may be noticed relatively early by some, however for others the effects of KeenMind might take several weeks to appear. Full benefits of KeenMind are enjoyed from initial 90 days of daily treatment onwards. Continue taking KeenMind daily to maintain benefits.

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Where Can I Buy KeenMind

KeenMind is available from pharmacies or contact us to find your nearest stockist.

Recommended Retail Price
R 171,60 (incl.VAT)

Flordis encourages you to discuss your health needs with your doctor, homeopath or pharmacist.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does KeenMind differ to other bacopa products?
KeenMind is specifically clinically proven meaning that it is the exact product has been used in clinical trials and thus offers reliable safety and effectiveness. Due to the variability of natural products, KeenMind’s safety and efficacy, demonstrated in clinical trials, cannot be extrapolated to other Bacopa monnieri products.

How long should I take KeenMind for?
Cognitive enhancement may be noticed relatively early, with full benefits enjoyed from initial 90 days of daily treatment and onwards. Continue taking KeenMind daily to maintain benefits.

Is KeenMind suitable for children?
Yes, KeenMind is suitable for children over 7 years.

Why should I take KeenMind with breakfast?
Various herbs are known to contain plant chemicals known as saponins. In the case of KeenMind, saponins are a key ingredient responsible for the therapeutic effects of this product. Saponins may cause mild gastric irritation in some people; for this reason it is recommended that you take this product with food.

Do KeenMind capsules need to be swallowed whole?
Yes. Just as KeenMind is recommended to be taken with food, KeenMind capsules should be swallowed whole and not broken. Children over 7 years taking KeenMind should swallow the capsules whole. KeenMind capsules however are relatively small.

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Taking KeenMind

KeenMind has been shown to be well tolerated in clinical studies at the commonly recommended dosages and no serious side effects have been recorded. In rare cases, mild gastric upset could occur if KeenMind is not taken with food. KeenMind has no adverse effects on ability to drive and operate machinery.

You should tell your health care professional that you intend to start taking this product, particularly if you are taking other medications or if you have any of the following conditions:

  • Allergic reactions
  • Thyroid disease
  • Liver or kidney disease

There are no data available regarding the use of KeenMind during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Therefore, KeenMind should only be used in these instances after consultation with your healthcare professional.

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NAPPI Code

715787-001

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Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist, patients should consult their health care professional.