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...
Ginko biloba, a Chinese herb, has long been promoted as a drug that boosts memory and enhances concentration. Ginko can be bought over the... Read more »
It'd be so easy if we could just take something that would protect us against heart attacks and stokes. For this reason many people have... Read more »
A very significant symptom of both fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome is cognitive functioning problems (i.e., memory loss,... Read more »
For many conditions that fall in this category, antibiotics are the usual "go to" medications with, unfortunately, some negative side... 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: FirstDatabank Drug
Generic Name: GINKGO (Ginkgo biloba) - ORALGinkgo Biloba Oral Uses Ginkgo has been used for improving blood flow, for improving... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Ginkgo biloba is an ancient Chinese tree whose leaves are used medicinally.The Ginkgo tree is the world's oldest tree dating back about 200 million... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Because many cases of erectile dysfunction are due to reduced blood flow from blocked arteries, it is important to maintain the same lifestyle habits... Read more »
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