Swanson Ginkgo Biloba Extract (60mg 240cp)

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]

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.

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