Ginkgo Biloba is the most heavily researched plants in the world, this super antioxidant appears to delay or inhibit the ageing process. Researchers at the University of Limburg in the Netherlands reported in the Lancet in 1992 that ginkgo was as effective as a widely prescribed pharmaceutical treatment for cerebral insufficiency (reduced circulation in the brain that can lead to dementia).
Good for: improving memory, preventing, slowing the effects of senile dementia, regulating or preventing circulatory problems such as angina, stroke, thrombosis, some cases of impotence and chronic headaches. May also reduce dizziness, tinnitus, depression, vision problems.
Taking the supplement: The recommended dose is 60-120mg a day of a product that contains 24 per cent standardized extract.
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Posted on June 24th, 2009 by Dr. Lung
Filed under: Health, Recipes
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