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Ginkgo Biloba(Ginkgo biloba)
DRI (RDA or AI for Adults)
Adult Maintenance - Therapeutic Range
Major Sources
Non-Therapeutic Importance
Possible Therapeutic ApplicationsCONSULT WITH A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL FIRST: HIGH DOSAGE NOTE: Consult first with your physician if you are taking blood thinning drugs. Ginkgo contains numerous active substances, including ginkgoflavoglycosides (kaempferol, quercetin, isorhamnetin, and proanthocyanidins) and terpene lactones (ginkgolides and bilobalides). The main actions of the ginkgoflavoglycosides are as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. One noted feature of Ginkgo is increased blood flow, especially to the brain. Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) is among the leading prescription medicines in both Germany and France, and worldwide, over 10 million prescriptions are written for it annually. Indeed, hundreds of research papers have been published attesting to Ginkgo's benefits. Supplementation may prevent, or be helpful with, the following conditions:
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