Ginkgo Biloba
Benefits of Ginkgo Biloba
- Cognitive function
- Circulation
- Where it's from: China
- Form: Extract
What is Ginkgo Biloba?
Ginkgo Biloba is an ancient tree that's native to China. It's referred to as a 'living fossil' because it first appeared in the Middle Jurassic Period over 170 million years ago, when the supercontinent Pangaea was beginning to break apart. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for nearly 1000 years, and today nutritionists are interested in it for its effects on cognitive health.
Ginkgo contains naturally occurring compounds such as flavonoids and terpenoids, and the flavonoids have antioxidant activity.
What does the research say about Ginkgo Biloba?
Ginkgo Biloba has been studied for its effects on cognitive function, including memory with age, thinking, reasoning and focus. Researchers have also looked at its effect on blood flow to the brain, through the opening of blood vessels and how 'sticky' the blood is.
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