November 2008
Gingko biloba, one of the most popular herbs taken in the USA and in Europe, has been shown to have no effect in reducing the rate of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, according to research published in the November 19 issue of JAMA.
Three thousand and sixty nine people over the age of 75 years with normal (n=2,587), or mild cognitive impairment (MCI;n=482), took part in the study. They were assessed every 6 months for an average 6.1 years for signs of dementia. 1545 of the...
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Ginkgo biloba has long been touted as a memory booster, but a new study revealed it does not affect patients with dementia or... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Orthopedic surgeons from Wales report on a case of prolonged bleeding after hip replacement surgery caused by ginkgo biloba. A 77-year old woman had... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Ginkgo biloba has long been used as a natural brain booster. Now, researchers say it may also protect against brain damage... Read more »
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