For nearly 2800 years the Chinese have used extracts from the Ginkgo biloba tree to treat a variety of conditions to maintain the healthy normal function of the brain, cardiovascular, blood and blood vessels, circulatory, and metabolic processes. Ginkgo may: - Help to maintain normal circulation
- Help to maintain the normal function and tone of blood vessels
- Maintain oxygen and glucose metabolism in the brain
- Prevent capillary fragility and blood leakage into surrounding tissue
- Help the normal function of factors that maintain a normal blood flow
- Maintain normal coagulation of blood
- Reduce tissue damage caused by low blood flow
- May help control radiation-induced brain edema invitro
- Help slow the aging process in the brain
Ginkgo contains numerous antioxidants such as the proanthocyanidins and flavonoids, which counteract free radical activity. Flavonoids are also known to strengthen capillaries, which can promote healthy blood flow to the brain, helping to maintain cognitive health. People often associate ginkgo with healthy cognitive function, but a review of hundreds of published studies reveals that this flavonoid probably benefits every cell in the body. In addition to maintaining healthy arterial function via several well-defined mechanisms, ginkgo also functions as a platelet aggregation inhibitor. Ginkgo biloba acts similar to a potent antioxidant and scavenger of most free radical species, such as hydroxyl and peroxyl radicals and superoxide anions. It is known to protect the energy-producing mitochondria in the cells, thus enhancing oxygen utilization and cellular respiration. Ginkgo could inhibit production of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1beta and TNF-alpha, but up-regulate the production of anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10. Life Extension's Ginkgo Biloba Certified Extract™ contains 24% ginkgoflavoneglycosides and 6% terpene lactones. In addition to what is certified to be in the product, what is not in this extract is also important. The health regulatory agency that regulates ginkgo purity in Germany mandates that it not contain more than 5 ppm of ginkgolic acid. Life Extension's low-cost ginkgo contains less than 1 ppm of this toxic part of the ginkgo leaf. | Serving Size 1 capsule | | Servings Per Container 365 | | Amount Per Serving | | Ginkgo biloba (leaf) extract [std. for 24% ginkgoflavonglycosides (28.8 mg), 6% total terpene lactones (7.2 mg), and <1ppm ginkgolic acid] | 120 mg | | Other ingredients: rice flour, gelatin, magnesium stearate. | | Contains rice. This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, or corn. Contains NO sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives. | - Take one capsule daily with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner
Caution Do not take more than 120 mg a day of ginkgo. If you are taking anticoagulants or MAO inhibitors, consult your doctor before taking ginkgo. Ginkgolic acid is an allergen for some people and is present in much higher levels in lower-quality products. Note There are 120 mg of this standardized ginkgo extract in each capsule of Life Extension Super Booster. If you take the Super Booster product, you do not need to take any additional ginkgo - Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not exceed recommended dose.
- Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
- If you have a bad reaction to product discontinue use immediately.
- When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
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