Description

DESCRIPTION

Ginkgo Biloba contains 120 mg of the herb ginkgo

biloba in a vegetarian capsule. The active ingredients, ginkgo

flavone glycosides, can help protect the body’s structure and

function against damage from free radicals, as well as help to

maintain healthy circulatory function and mental performance.

FUNCTIONS

Ginkgo biloba is the oldest living species of tree, having

survived relatively unchanged for at least 200 million years.

Native to China, ginkgo has long been recommended in

Chinese herbal medicine for its numerous nutritional benefits

for the brain and circulatory system. Ginkgo leaf extract

has been the object of numerous scientific and clinical

studies since the early 1970s and is now probably the most

extensively studied and utilized botanical extract in the world.

Interest in Ginkgo biloba centers on its reputed benefits on

brain function, especially on the aging brain. With advancing

age, the body often suffers from decreased blood vessel

elasticity and tone, and decreased blood fluidity. Insufficient

blood, oxygen and nutrient flow to the brain can lead to

impairment in cognitive function. Studies over the past 30

years show that 120 to 240 mg per day of Ginkgo biloba

extract increases blood flow to the brain resulting in increased

oxygen and glucose utilization with subsequent improvement

in mental function. These benefits are attributed to two main

classes of phytoactive compounds present in the Ginkgo

biloba leaf: ginkgo flavone glycosides and terpene lactones.

As powerful antioxidants, the ginkgo flavone glycosides

counteract the deleterious actions of free radical accumulation

which impairs cellular energy production, nerve transmission,

and increases vascular rigidity. Ginkgo biloba extract is also

reported to inhibit the tendency of red blood cells to stick

together (“clumping”), thereby enhancing the fluidity of the

blood. Taken together, these actions contribute significantly to

increasing blood flow to the brain.

INDICATIONS

Ginkgo Biloba may be a useful dietary supplement for

individuals who are concerned about their mental function and

wish to obtain the benefits of this well-documented herb.

FORMULA

(WW #10065)

1 Vegetarian Capsule Contains:

Ginkgo biloba leaf extract 50:1……………………… 120 mg

(standardized to: 24% [28.8 mg] flavoneglycosides,

6% [7.2 mg] terpene lactones and 0.8% [0.96 mg]

ginkgolide B)

Other Ingredients: Capsule (cellulose and water), rice powder,

magnesium stearate, and silica

This product contains NO sugar, salt, dairy, yeast, wheat,

gluten, corn, soy, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.

SUGGESTED USE

As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 vegetarian capsule daily

with meals, or as directed by a healthcare professional.

SIDE EFFECTS

No adverse effects have been reported.

STORAGE

Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of

reach of children.