Nootropics - Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo Biloba, also known as Maidenhair, is a living fossil, used in traditional Chinese medicine (seeds and leaves). Today we use Ginkgo extract, made from the leaves.

Benefits:

• contains high levels of flavonoids and terpenoids (both of them powerful antioxidants fighting the damaging effects of the free radicals - anti-ageing;
• has the ability to reduce inflammation caused by various conditions;
• can increase the blood flow dilating the blood vessels, helps with poor circulation;
• might help in some cases of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, especially if it is used alongside the conventional treatment;
• may improve mental performance in healthy people;
• may help to treat anxiety and had the potential to treat depression;
• may be effective for some types of headaches;
• may help with respiratory diseases due to its anti-inflammatory effects;
• may reduce PMS symptoms;
• may improve symptoms of sexual dysfunction.

Side effects:

• do not use in case of allergy to alkylphenols;
• can increase the risk of bleeding (do not mix with warfarin, aspirin, prozac, zoloft, ibuprofen and tylenol);
•  to some people can induce dizziness, headaches, nausea.

Dosage:

• 120-140 mg divined into several doses during the day (effects can be noticed after at least six weeks).