Category Archives: Gingko biloba

Nutrition for Eye Health

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Nutrition can play an important role in the health of the eyes. Damage to the eyes can occur over the lifetime of the individual and one of the main drivers of eye disease is free radical generation, which can in … Continue reading →

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The Differing Effects of Flavonoids

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are polyphenolic chemicals synthesised by plants as secondary metabolites. In plants they play important roles in the protection of tissues from environmental damage including pathogens and ultraviolet light. When humans eat plants they absorb the flavonoids and here they … Continue reading →

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Ginkgo biloba protects from Diabetic Nephropathy

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Diabetes is an increasingly common disorder of glucose and insulin metabolism. When managed correctly diabetics can lead a reasonably normal life through the use of lifestyle changes and the use of synthetic insulin, both of which allow blood glucose levels … Continue reading →

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Ginkgo Biloba: Reduces Cortisol Levels?

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Ginkgo biloba is a herbal supplement that has a long history as a medicinal herb. Ginkgo biloba has a number of properties that include significant effects on the brain which include memory enhancing and mood elevating effects. Ginkgo biloba may … Continue reading →

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Ginkgo biloba for OCD

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Antidepressant Herbs as Antioxidants

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Robert Barrington

A number of herbs are known for their antidepressant effects. Three popular herbal supplements that have this antidepressant effect are St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum), Ginkgo biloba and Apocynum venetum (Luobuma or sword-leaf dogbane). The antidepressant effects of these herbs … Continue reading →

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Ginkgo Biloba: Sleep and Mood

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Extracts of ginkgo biloba are widely available as tablets. Research shows that standardised extracts of ginkgo biloba are effective at increasing blood flow to the brain, and this provides a cognitive benefit. The ability of ginkgo biloba to alter brain … Continue reading →

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Gingko with phospholipids For Memory and Calmness

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Ginkgo biloba extract is a known cognitive enhancing herb. It is not clear how ginkgo is able to improve cognition, but it has been suggested, based on experimental evidence, that extracts of the herb provide significant antioxidant effects to the … Continue reading →

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Ginkgo biloba: A Source of Terpene Trilactones

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Ginkgo biloba is a tree with a long history of use in traditional medicine. The tree gets its name from the Japanese word ‘ginkyo’, which means silver apricot, on account of its production of small silver or grey looking fruits. … Continue reading →

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Ginger (Zingiber officinale) as an Anxiety Treatment

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a perennial flowering plant that is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties. The rhizome of the plant is used for this purpose and is often called ginger root or ginger. Ginger belongs to the … Continue reading →

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