Ginkgo Biloba
supplementSupports circulation and cognitive function. Has blood-thinning properties โ dangerous with anticoagulants like Warfarin.
Reported Benefits
Ginkgo biloba extract in the treatment of depression and cognitive impairment
Multiple authors
EGb as an adjunctive treatment with citalopram improved depressive symptoms and cognitive function in 136 older adults, with decreased markers of brain injury.
Combined treatment with Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761 plus acetylcholinesterase inhibitors improved cognitive function and neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients with mild cognitive impairment.
Multiple authors
EGb 761 at 240 mg daily improved cognitive function and neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients with mild dementia over 24 weeks, with improvements in functional status and quality of life.
Combined treatment with Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761 plus acetylcholinesterase inhibitors improved cognitive function and neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients with mild cognitive impairment.
Multiple authors
EGb 761 at 240 mg daily improved cognitive function and neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients with mild dementia over 24 weeks, with improvements in functional status and quality of life.
Ginkgo biloba extract in the treatment of depression and cognitive impairment
Multiple authors
EGb as an adjunctive treatment with citalopram improved depressive symptoms and cognitive function in 136 older adults, with decreased markers of brain injury.
Ginkgo biloba and aspirin combination therapy for acute ischemic stroke
Multiple authors
Ginkgo in combination with aspirin lessened cognitive and neurological impairment after acute ischemic stroke without increasing vascular events.
Ginkgo biloba extract in the treatment of depression and cognitive impairment
Multiple authors
EGb as an adjunctive treatment with citalopram improved depressive symptoms and cognitive function in 136 older adults, with decreased markers of brain injury.
Ginkgo biloba extract and metformin for type 2 diabetes management
Multiple authors
EGb combined with metformin was more effective than metformin alone in improving HbA1c, fasting glucose, insulin levels, BMI, and visceral adiposity without affecting liver or kidney function.
Ginkgo biloba and aspirin combination therapy for acute ischemic stroke
Multiple authors
Ginkgo in combination with aspirin lessened cognitive and neurological impairment after acute ischemic stroke without increasing vascular events.
Ginkgo biloba extract for asthma and COPD symptoms
Multiple authors
Ginkgo extract alongside glucocorticosteroid medication significantly reduced inflammatory compounds in saliva of asthma patients compared to medication alone.
Ginkgo biloba extract for age-related macular degeneration.
Multiple authors
Two randomized trials with 20 and 99 patients respectively demonstrated some beneficial effects of ginkgo biloba extract on vision in macular degeneration over six months.
Ginkgo biloba extract in the treatment of depression and cognitive impairment
Multiple authors
EGb as an adjunctive treatment with citalopram improved depressive symptoms and cognitive function in 136 older adults, with decreased markers of brain injury.
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May Help With
Major depressive disorder or persistent depressive symptoms
Ginkgo biloba extract in the treatment of depression and cognitive impairment
Multiple authors
EGb as an adjunctive treatment with citalopram improved depressive symptoms and cognitive function in 136 older adults, with decreased markers of brain injury.
Generalized anxiety disorder or anxiety symptoms affecting daily life
Ginkgo biloba extract for asthma and COPD symptoms
Multiple authors
Ginkgo extract alongside glucocorticosteroid medication significantly reduced inflammatory compounds in saliva of asthma patients compared to medication alone.
Metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar
Ginkgo biloba extract and metformin for type 2 diabetes management
Multiple authors
EGb combined with metformin was more effective than metformin alone in improving HbA1c, fasting glucose, insulin levels, BMI, and visceral adiposity without affecting liver or kidney function.
Research (6 studies)
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