Ginkgo Biloba is an herbal extract derived from the leaves of the Ginkgo tree, traditionally used to enhance cognitive function and circulation.
120-240 mg daily, standardized to 24% flavone glycosides and 6% terpene lactones.
Strong evidence from multiple high-quality studies.
Methodology
Cochrane review
Participants
0 subjects
Key Outcomes
Modest cognitive improvement in dementia patients across 36 trials
Birks & Grimley Evans (2009)
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Methodology
Randomized controlled trial
Participants
202 subjects
Key Outcomes
Improved peripheral circulation
Diamond et al. (2000). Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology
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Methodology
Double-blind study
Participants
78 subjects
Key Outcomes
Improved cognitive performance in healthy adults
Kennedy et al. (2007). Human Psychopharmacology
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