Ginkgo Biloba : Supplement Reviews

Ginkgo biloba comes from Ginkgo tree which is the oldest living tree species. Ginkgo is used for various ailments. It is one of the most researched herbs.

Ginkgo is used to relief asthma, lung congestion and ginkgo biloba is used to increase sexual energy, regulate blood flow and promote general longevity.

It works by increasing the blood flow to the brain, and through the entire body’s network of blood vessel, which supplies oxygen and nutrients. Good blood circulation is necessary for good health- better blood circulation promotes longevity and keeps healthy. It has 2 groups of active components- flavonoids and terpene lactones including ginkgolides A, B, and C, bilobalide, quercetin, and kaempferol. The ginkgolides help control allergic inflammation and asthma. It acts as a powerful antioxidant, a helps kill the free radicals, which contributes to aging.

It has positive effect on brain functioning- enhancing memory, mental alertness, and reducing mental fatigue and lack of energy. As it works as a brain enhancer, it has benefits for individuals who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. It improves brain function in a normal person by preventing and treating conditions of cerebral vascular deficiencies, where there is decreased flow of blood to the brain.

USES:

It works by increasing blood flow to the brain and throughout the body’s network of blood vessels which supplies the blood and oxygen to the organ system.
It controls the transformation of cholesterol to plaque associated with hardening of arteries, and can relax constricted blood vessels
It is supportive herb for treating infertility in males
It improves short and long term memory, increases reaction time and improves mental clarity.
It increases metabolism efficiency, regulates neurotransmitters, and boosts oxygen levels in the brain which uses 20 percent of the body’s oxygen.
It prevents damage to organs from free radicals and also blocks the platelet activating factor which causes skin disorder
It is helpful in the treatment of eye and ear disorders.

SIDE-EFFECTS:

It causes gastrointestinal discomfort and headaches
It should not be used by pregnant women.
It increases risk of bleeding and should not be used if someone has clotting disorder.
It should not be taken with anti-depressant drugs as there can be negative drug interaction.
It can cause diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.

Usage:

It should be taken in a range of 40 mg to 200 mg per day.

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