Ingredients:
Serving Size: 1 capsule
Servings per container: 60
Amount per serving - % DV
Calcium
140mg
14%
(calcium sulfate)
Ginkgo Biloba (leaves)
60mg
*
(standardized to 24% Ginkgo Flavo Glycosides and 6% Terpene Lactones)
* Daily value not established
Gelatin and Magnesium Stearate
Ginkgo Biloba supplement helps improve circulation, mental function and concentration.
Ginkgo Biloba is considered the oldest living tree. This ancient Chinese herb has been recommended for over 5,000 years. Research has shown Ginkgo Biloba to improve mental functioning, the ability to concentrate and to improve circulation of blood throughout the body. Ginkgo is the most popular herb on the market in Germany, with doctors writing more than five million Ginkgo prescriptions annually. Our 60mg Ginkgo Biloba capsules are standardized to 24% Ginkgo Flavo Glycosides and 6% Terpene Lactones.
Research has shown that this powerful antioxidant helps improve circulation of the blood throughout the body, and has the ability to improve mental functioning. Because this herb is able to squeeze through the narrowest blood vessel, it is able to increase the amount of oxygen to the heart, brain and additional parts of the body.
Ginkgo flavone glycosides, which are the active ingredients in this herb, help protect the body against damage from free radicals and also improve mental performance and circulation.
Improves blood circulation to the brain and other organs
Treats Varicose conditions (Varicose Veins)
Used after events caused by clot formation, such as strokes
Used in conditions that cause poor circulation to the brain
Used in conditions that limit blood circulation to the lower limbs/legs
Some studies support the use of gingko as an effective free-radical scavenger
Recent studies have also shown promising results in the early stages of Alzheimer's type dementia
Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) improves blood circulation and acts as an antioxidant. It improves circulation by inhibiting platelet and red blood cell aggregation, relieves blood vessel spasm and allows for better use of glucose and oxygen by the brain and other organs under oxygen poor conditions.[1] Some studies indicate nervous system protective properties.
Recommended Dosage: Adults take one capsule, two times daily as a dietary supplement, preferably with meals
Drug Interactions: Consult your doctor if taking blood thinning medication such as coumadin.
Side Effects: Side effects from Ginkgo Biloba Extract are few and mild.
Infrequently, gastrointestinal disturbance,
headache, and allergic skin reaction may occur.[3,5]
Very large doses may cause restlessness, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.[2,6]
References
1. Tyler VE, Foster S: Herbs and phytomedicinal products, in Handbook of Nonprescription Drugs, ed 11. Washington, American Pharmaceutical Association, 1996, pp 695-713.
2. Foster S: Herbal medicine: An introduction for pharmacists. NARD J 10:127-144, 1996.
3. Tyler VE: What pharmacists should know about herbal remedies: Pharmacists can help patients differentiate the useful herbs from the harmful ones. J Am Pharm Assoc NS36(1):29-37, 1996.
4. Tyler VE: Ginkgo, in The Honest Herbal: A Sensible Guide to the Use of Herbs and Related Remedies, ed 3 New York,
Pharmaceutical Products Press, 1993, pp 149-151.
5. Tyler VE: Cardiovascular system problems, in Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals. New York, Pharmaceutical Products Press, 1994, pp 104-109.
6. Tyler VE: Ginkgo, in The Honest Herbal: A Sensible Guide to the Use of Herbs and Related Remedies, ed 3. New York, Pharmaceutical Products Press, 1993, pp 149-151.
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to be used in lieu of standard recognized Medical protocol but
rather is intended to provide the body with recognized essential nutrients
that may benefit tissue building and repair,
and metabolic function in conjunction with recognized Medical treatment
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