Ginkgo Biloba




Scientific Effect

Ginkgo Biloba is an ancient herb often suggested for many ailments. It improves aspects of immunity and executive function, as well as aiding recovery after strenuous exercise.



Clinical Study

Effects of Ginkgo biloba extract on periodontal pathogens and its clinical efficacy as adjuvant treatment.

Results

"Ginkgo biloba extract significantly inhibited major periodontal pathogens and can be used as an adjuvant for periodontitis treatment."

Study Citation

Cheng, Q., Gao, W. M., Cao, B., Liu, Y. M., Lin, M., Zhang, L. Q., ... & Wang, Z. M. (2014). Effects of Ginkgo biloba extract on periodontal pathogens and its clinical efficacy as adjuvant treatment. Chinese journal of integrative medicine, 20(10), 729-736.

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Clinical Study

Ginkgo Biloba improved aspects of executive functioning (Stroop and Berg tasks) in females.

Results

"Ginseng and Ginkgo Biloba Effects on Cognition as Modulated by Cardiovascular Reactivity: A Randomised Trial."

Study Citation

Teik, D. O. L., Lee, X. S., Lim, C. J., Low, C. M., Muslima, M., & Aquili, L. (2016). Ginseng and ginkgo biloba effects on cognition as modulated by cardiovascular reactivity: a randomised trial. PloS one, 11(3), e0150447.

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Clinical Study

Six weeks' supplementation with Ginkgo biloba extract in physically active young men may provide some marginal improvements in their endurance performance...and blood antioxidant capacity...and elicit somewhat better neuroprotection through increased exercise-induced production of BDNF.

Results

"Effects of Six-Week Ginkgo biloba Supplementation on Aerobic Performance, Blood Pro/Antioxidant Balance, and Serum Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Physically Active Men."

Study Citation

Sadowska-Krępa, E., Kłapcińska, B., Pokora, I., Domaszewski, P., Kempa, K., & Podgórski, T. (2017). Effects of six-week Ginkgo biloba supplementation on aerobic performance, blood pro/antioxidant balance, and serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor in physically active men. Nutrients, 9(8), 803.

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