Customer Reviews

Ginkgo Biloba Extract 60 mg 240 Caps

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IN A NUTSHELL: WORKS VERY WELL WITH GOTU KOLA & BILBERRY

For Mental Boosts - The herb most reputed & documented! Combined with Bilberry and Gotu Kola you can maximize the cardiovascular and cognitive functioning benefits of the herbs.

However, one should not take combinations of these or any herbs without the oversight of a health professional regardless of how safe each of the aforementioned medicinal herbs may be individually.

WHATS GINKGO BILOBA GOOD FOR ANYWAY? ACCORDING TO THE READER'S DIGEST - "THE HEALING POWER OF VITAMINS, MINERALS & HERBS";

* Slows the progression of Alzheimers and improves memory and circulation particularly to the brain and extremities.
* Lessens depression and anxiety, especially in older people.
* Alleviates coldness in the extremeities [Reynauds disease] and painful leg cramps [Intermittent Claudication]
* Relieves some headaches, ringing in the ear [tinitus] and some forms of dizziness [vertigo].
* May be useful for reversing the symptoms of male impotence.

ACCORDING TO HEALTHNOTES 2006 here is an ordinal listing of applications

RESEARCH "STRONGLY" INDICATES GINKO BILOBA "IS" EFFECTIVE IN THE TREATMENT OF THE FOLLOWING;

* Age-related cognitive decline (ARCD)
* Alzheimer's disease (early-stage)
* Glaucoma (normal tension glaucoma)
* Intermittent claudication

RESEARCH AND ANECDOTAL EVIDENCE INDICATES THAT GINKGO BILOBA "MAY" BE EFFECTIVE IN THE TREATMENT OF THE FOLLOWING;

* Altitude sickness (prevention)
* Depression (for elderly people)
* Erectile dysfunction (of vascular origin)
* Macular degeneration
* Schizophrenia (in combination with haloperidol)
* Vertigo
* Vitiligo

ANECDOTAL EVIDENCE BY GENERAL USE SUGGESTS THAT GINKGO BILOBA MAY BE EFFECTIVE IN THE TREATMENT OF THE FOLLOWING;

* Asthma
* Atherosclerosis
* Deafness, acute cochlear
* Diabetes
* Memory enhancement (in healthy adults)
* M?ni?re's disease
* Migraine headaches
* Multiple sclerosis (injections)
* Premenstrual syndrome
* Raynaud's disease
* Retinopathy
* Tinnitus

GUIDE FOR USING GINKGO BILOBA:

Unlike some other herbs, standardization is really essentially to insure getting enough of the active constituents of the ginko leaves, called flavone glycosides [24%] and terpene lactones [6%]. Without standardization you couldn't ingest the correct volume of the dried Ginkgo leaves, and you would be more prone to allergic or toxic reactions which the standardization process in this case corrects reliably.

40-80 mg. about 3 times a day as part of your herbal regime is about the usually dose according to Dr. James Duke's, "Herbal Handbook".

ABOUT BRANDS: SWANSON IS A BEST BUY - NOW & NATURE'S WAY ARE TOP QUALITY!

This particular Swanson brand product is the one currently on my shelf right now. The results are roughly equivalent to the results I experienced from the "Nature's Way" and "Now" Brands which I also highly regard. The difference here in these similarly standardized Ginko products is the price. The Swanson standardized Ginkgo is 60 mg. in each of the 240 capsules, std. for 24% flavone glycosides, and 6% terpene lactones is roughly half the price of the brands I named per volume of product from discount vendors also available here.

You can read about the constituents of herbs in detail in Michael Murray's "Healing Power of Herbs" or James Duke's, "The Green Pharmacy" or "THE READER'S DIGEST - "THE HEALING POWER OF VITAMINS, MINERALS & HERBS";


[I AM NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY PRODUCT OR COMPANY]

mental acuity has improved somewhat, energy levels are up, mr happy seems to be happier but this may be an illusion.

This product was purchased to relieve tinnitus and hopefully improve memory function. The package arrived undamaged and properly sealed, within three business days. There are many well documented cases, regarding the potential benefits of taking Ginkgo Biloba, over an extended period of time, such as sharper memory recall or increased blood flow to the brain. However, it seems advisable, to only take this supplement, after consulting a doctor. It may cause complications with existing medication and taking the time to research Ginkgo Biloba, to determine, whether it's appropriate for the individual consumer, should be done on a case by case basis.

This supplement did improve to a noticeable degree, the blood flow to the brain, which I suspect, helped me, with being more focused on individual, daily tasks. On the other hand, it did not alleviate the tinnitus. I think, that this product can bring something to the table and it certainly does have potential. In this reviewer's opinion, maximum results can best be achieved, when consumers, integrate Ginkgo Biloba, with a healthy diet, that is rich in fruits, vegetables and fish, as well as a daily exercise regimen.

I'm 50+ years young and I had hard time concentrating on anything. I started taking once a day the Ginkgo Biloba Extract 60 mg from last five years and it is helping me in staying focused and well organized. I remember things very easily. I had stopped taking the capsules for about three weeks just to see the effect. I experienced that I was feeling disoriented and did not feel like doing anything. I started the capsules again and in few days I was back to normal feeling energized.

I think the jury is till out on whether Ginko helps the memory but that is the reason that I bought it. My memory isnt bad but I am looking for that extra edge to use at work, and for help in remembering names of new people I meet. I can not yet say if it is working or me but I will give it the benefit of the doubt for now.

Don't expect some amazing burst of memories to flood in. Everyday life becomes easier to keep up with and it doesn't take so much effort to remember things, but that's about it. I bought mine to help remember dreams and it certainly does that for me, but I still say it should have a little stronger effect.

I have been told I'm a very scatterbrained person and frequently run on in tangents like there's no tomorrow. In my mind everyone knows what I'm talking about at that very moment and what I'm thinking. I feel a bit more clean in my mental processes these days and have much better recall. I memorize barcodes for "fun" at work (not a very exciting job) with ease.

I purchased this item for my father-in-law, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, on the advice of his neurologist. My initial thought was that this just wasn't going to help, but thankfully I was wrong. This particular Ginkgo Biloba Extract did seem to work better than the generic stuff they were purchasing and the big "box" stores. After a few months, his Dr. saw much improvement on his cognitive tests and there was improvement on his ability to store and communicate information. I have purchased 2 more months worth and will continue to repurchase as needed. Great product with very fast shipping at an incredibly reasonable price.

I havnt been using this long enought to be sure it works but the price is good so I will try it for a while longer. I have heard nice things about Ginko Biloba and the extract product makes it more potent.

I'm a bit sceptic about supplements, I suppose sometimes the placebo effect is stronger than the real one.
But nevertheless, I use CoQ10, Gingko Biloba and DHEA from Swanson, and I could tell that I feel more energized and mentally strong. I don't care if it's the placebo effect or anything else, as long as I pay such low prices for these things.
I would recommend you to take this combination if you work with your brain - it could help you be more productive.
If you are into supplements a lot, I recommend a good book that will tell you why you should take a handful of supplements 3 times a day to keep you brain and body healthy for longer:
Brain Longevity: The Breakthrough Medical Program that Improves Your Mind and Memory
Good that you could buy them here easily and cheaply. Just don't go into extremes.