Increases Blood Flow To The Brain For Enhanced Mental Sharpness!
Ginkgo Biloba is an extract from cultivated leaves of the Ginkgo Tree. As one
of the oldest living trees on the planet, Ginkgo's medicinal use can be traced
back through Chinese medical literature to 2800 BC. Ginkgo leaves have been
used in traditional Chinese medicine for "their ability to benefit the
brain and relieve the symptoms of asthma and coughs". Ginkgo leaf extracts
are now one of the leading prescription medicines in both France and Germany.
Research has shown the active ingredients in ginkgo biloba to be a class of
compounds known as ginkgolides. Of this class, ginkgolide B, referred to in
many investigations as BN52021, is the most researched ginkolide and has shown
to be the most therapeutic (1).
How Ginkgo Works: Platelets, irregular shaped discs in the blood, are responsible
for the clotting of wounds. Platelet-activating factor (PAF) is released by
the platelets causing them to stick together. Although this mechanism serves
a beneficial role, many degenerative diseases are due to the increased inflammation
caused by excessive platelet aggregation. Studies have indicated that a component
of ginkgo biloba, ginkgolide B, is a potent platelet-activating factor (PAF)
antagonist (2,3).
Memory Loss and Circulation: Hundreds of clinical trials have shown the multiple
benefits of supplementing with ginkgo biloba extract (GBE). In Europe and Asia,
GBE and more specifically ginkgolide B, has been shown to enhance cerebral and
coronary artery circulation by inhibiting platelet aggregation. With improved
circulation, the researchers observed a positive effect on memory and cognitive
function (4). The outcome of studies on patients with circulatory problems and
heart disease exhibited similar positive results. The group who supplemented
with GBE showed a significant improvement in distanced walked and a marked reduction
in pain while walking (5). A recent study by Le Bars et al, indicated that GBE
was safe and capable of stabilizing, and in a substantial number of cases, improved
the cognitive performance and the social functioning of the subjects (6).
References:
1. Lancet. 1:248, 1987.
2. J Ethnopharmacol. 50:131, 1996.
3. Drugs of the Future, 12; No 7, 1987.
4. Pharmacopsychiatry. 29:150, 1996.
5. Arzneimittelforschung. 34:716, 1984.
6. JAMA. 278:1327, 1997.
Supplement Facts:
Serving Size: 1 Cap
Servings Per Container: 120
Amount Per Serving:
Ginkgo Biloba Extract (100:1) - 60mg
Ginkgoflavonglycosides-(28.0% min.)
Terpene lactones (11.0% min.)
-(Ginkgolide A-5.0%)
-(Ginkgolide B- 3.0%)
-(Ginkgolide C-1.9%)
-(Bilobide-2.3%)
Other Ingredients:
Microcrystalline cellulose.
Directions: Take 1 capsule up to 2 times daily with a meal or as directed by
your doctor.
