About Ginkgo Standardized 120 Capsules

Ginkgo biloba is the oldest living tree species. A single tree can live as long as 1,000 years and grow to a height of 120 feet. It has short branches with fan-shaped leaves and inedible fruits that produce a strong odor. The fruit contains an inner seed, and there has been a report of a human poisoning from ingesting the seed. Ginkgos are tough, hardy trees and are sometimes planted along urban streets in the United States.

In Europe and the United States, ginkgo supplements are among the best-selling herbal medications. It consistently ranks as a top medicine prescribed in France and Germany.

The wide-reaching benefits of ginkgo are thought to be largely due to its effects as an antioxidant, or free radical scavenger. The plant contains compounds that absorb toxic chemicals, preventing cell damage (including that related to aging). and it is believed that gingko's antioxidant action is a major contributor to its "anti-aging" benefits.

Clinical studies on Gingko biloba extract show that it supports circulation to the brain as well as the extremities. Maintaining good circulation, and therefore oxygen and nutrient supply, to the brain helps the body maintain brain tissue vitality which translates into healthy mental sharpness, clarity and memory. Additionally, Ginkgo biloba is a proven free radical scavenger and it is believed that gingko's antioxidant action is a major contributor to its "anti-aging" benefits.

Researchers attribute the medical effects of Ginkgo biloba extract primarily to two categories of active constituents: flavone glycosides and terpene lactones. Ginkgo flavone glycosides are primarily responsible for ginkgos antioxidant effects while the terpene lactones, also known as ginkgolides and bilobalide, are believed to be responsible for ginko's ability to increase blood circulation to the brain and other parts of the body.

Direction Of Use:

Take 1 capsule twice daily with food or water. For more intensive use, take 2 capsules twice daily with food or water.

Warning:

Keep out of reach of children. Check with your doctor before using this product if you are using medication or have any medical conditions. Do not use if you are pregnant or lactating.

Ginkgo Standardized 120 Capsules Benefits

• Improves memory and other cognitive functions

• Enhances circulation to the brain, heart, limbs, ears and eyes

• May help reduce cardiovascular risks • Potent antioxidant effects

• Used in treating cerebral insufficiency, senile dementia, Alheimer's disease

• Peripheral arterial disease, and certain eye and ear disorders

Dementia and Alzheimer's disease

Clinical studies suggest that ginkgo may provide the following benefits for people with Alzheimer's disease:

• Improvement in thinking, learning, and memory (cognitive function)

• Improvement in activities of daily living

• Improvement in social behavior

• Fewer feelings of depression

Intermittent Claudication

Because ginkgo improves blood flow, it has been studied in people with intermittent claudication (pain caused by reduced blood flow to the legs).

People with intermittent claudication have a hard time walking without feeling extreme pain. Ginkgo has been shown to be as effective as a prescription medication in improving pain-free walking distance.

Glaucoma

One small study found that people with glaucoma who took 120 mg of ginkgo daily for 8 weeks had improvements in their vision.

Memory Enhancement

Ginkgo is widely touted as a "brain herb." Ginkgo is commonly added to nutrition bars, soft drinks, and fruit smoothies to boost memory and enhance cognitive performance.

Macular Degeneration

The flavonoids found in ginkgo may help stop or lessen some retinal problems (problems with the back part of the eye). Macular degeneration (often called age-related macular degeneration or ARMD) is an eye disease that affects the retina.

Tinnitus

Nerve damage and certain blood vessel disorders can lead to tinnitus (ringing, hissing, or other sound in the ears or head when no external sound is present). Because ginkgo improves circulation, it has been studied to see whether it can treat tinnitus.

Ingredients in Ginkgo Standardized 120 Capsules

Ginkgo Standardized 120 Capsules FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is Ginkgo?
A. Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) is one of the oldest living tree species and its leaves are among the most extensively studied botanicals in use today. In Europe and the United States, ginkgo supplements are among the best-selling herbal medications. It consistently ranks as a top medicine prescribed in France and Germany.

Ginkgo has been used in traditional medicine to treat circulatory disorders and enhance memory. Ginkgo may be especially effective in treating dementia (including Alzheimer's disease) and intermittent claudication (poor circulation in the legs). It also shows promise for enhancing memory in older adults. Laboratory studies have shown that ginkgo improves blood circulation by dilating blood vessels and reducing the stickiness of blood platelets.

Ginkgo leaves contain two types of chemicals (flavonoids and terpenoids) believed to have potent antioxidant properties.

Q. What is Ginkgo made of?
A. More than 40 components isolated from the ginkgo tree have been identified, but only two are believed to be responsible for the herb's medicinal effects: flavonoids and terpenoids. Flavonoids are plant-based antioxidants. Laboratory and animal studies have shown that flavonoids protect the nerves, heart muscle, blood vessels, and retina from damage. Terpenoids (such as ginkgolides) improve blood flow by dilating blood vessels and reducing the stickiness of platelets.

Q. Ginkgo helps to cure Dementia and Alzheimer's disease?
A. Ginkgo is widely used in Europe for treating dementia. It was used originally because it improves blood flow to the brain. Now further study suggests it may work directly to protect nerve cells that are damaged in Alzheimer's disease. A number of studies have found that gingko has a positive effect on memory and thinking in people with Alzheimer's or vascular dementia.

Q. How Ginkgo helps to cure Intermittent Claudication?
A. Because ginkgo improves blood flow, it has been studied in people with intermittent claudication (pain caused by reduced blood flow to the legs). People with intermittent claudication have a hard time walking without feeling extreme pain. An analysis of eight published studies revealed that people taking ginkgo tend to walk roughly 34 meters farther than those taking placebo. In fact, ginkgo has been shown to be as effective as a prescription medication in improving pain-free walking distance. However, regular walking exercises are more beneficial than ginkgo in improving walking distance.

Q. How Glaucoma gets cured by Ginkgo?
A. One small study found that people with glaucoma who took 120 mg of ginkgo daily for 8 weeks had improvements in their vision.

Q. How Ginkgo helps in Memory Enhancement?
A.Ginkgo is widely touted as a "brain herb." It has been studied to see whether it can improve memory in people with dementia, and some studies found it did help. Ginkgo is commonly added to nutrition bars, soft drinks, and fruit smoothies to boost memory and enhance cognitive performance, although it's doubtful that such small amounts of gingko would be effective.

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