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Ginkgo Biloba

High Research Quality

Description

Ginkgo Biloba is an herbal extract derived from the leaves of the Ginkgo tree, traditionally used to enhance cognitive function and circulation.

Benefits

Evidence-supported benefits:

Mild cognitive improvement in dementia patients
Improved peripheral circulation

Claimed benefits (insufficient evidence):

Improved memory and cognitive function (claimed)
Enhanced circulation (claimed)

Recommended Usage

120-240 mg daily, standardized to 24% flavone glycosides and 6% terpene lactones.

Research Quality

4/5

Strong evidence from multiple high-quality studies.

Research Evidence

Ginkgo biloba for cognitive impairment and dementia2009
Birks J, Grimley Evans J

Methodology

Cochrane review

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Modest cognitive improvement in dementia patients across 36 trials

Citation (APA Style)

Birks & Grimley Evans (2009)

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Ginkgo biloba extract and long-term cognitive decline2000
Diamond BJ, et al.

Methodology

Randomized controlled trial

Participants

202 subjects

Key Outcomes

Improved peripheral circulation

Citation (APA Style)

Diamond et al. (2000). Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology

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The acute effects of a standardized Ginkgo biloba extract on cognitive function in healthy older volunteers2007
Kennedy DO, et al.

Methodology

Double-blind study

Participants

78 subjects

Key Outcomes

Improved cognitive performance in healthy adults

Citation (APA Style)

Kennedy et al. (2007). Human Psychopharmacology

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