What it does
Benefits of Ginkgo Biloba plus Red Asian Ginseng
Two of the oldest names in herbal tradition, standardized and printed on the label.
The Nourivo difference: Benefits that build over time
Based on the length of published trials, not a promise of results. Responses vary.*
- Ginkgo and ginseng aren't acute, stimulant-style ingredients, so there's nothing to feel on day one
- Taking it at the same time daily is the habit that matters
- With a meal is the traditional approach for both
- Published trials on ginkgo and ginseng commonly measure outcomes from around this point
- Effects reported in studies are modest rather than dramatic
- Individual responses vary considerably
- Most clinical trials on ginkgo and ginseng run six to eight weeks
- This is a fair length of time to judge whether it suits you
- One bottle covers about a month of daily use
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 capsules
Servings Per Container: 30
**Daily Value (DV) not established.
Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (vegetable capsule), Silicon Dioxide.
What's inside, and why
Red Asian Ginseng Extract (Panax) (Standardized to 7% Ginsenosides) (stem) (leaf) 700 mg
Standardized to 7 percent ginsenosides, the active compounds ginseng is prized for. A cornerstone of traditional practice for over two thousand years.
Ginkgo Powder (Ginkgo biloba) (leaf) 600 mg
Whole leaf powder, rich in the flavonoids and terpenoids ginkgo is known for.
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) (24% Flavones) (leaf) 120 mg
A concentrated extract standardized to 24 percent flavones, layered on top of the whole leaf.
Standardized extracts. Vegetable capsules. Made in the USA.
Our sources
A selection of the peer-reviewed research behind ginkgo and ginseng.
Cognition
Ginkgo and cognitive decline
A randomised trial of ginkgo extract in older adults. It did not reduce cognitive decline compared with placebo.
Snitz et al. JAMA, 2009
Read studyReview
Ginkgo for cognitive impairment and dementia
A Cochrane review. Ginkgo appeared safe, but evidence of clinically meaningful benefit was inconsistent and unreliable.
Birks and Grimley Evans. Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2009
Read studyCirculation
Ginkgo and walking distance
A meta-analysis in people with leg pain from poor circulation. Pain-free walking distance improved modestly versus placebo.
Pittler and Ernst. Am J Med, 2000
Read studyCombination
Ginkgo and ginseng combined
A trial of single doses of ginkgo, ginseng and both together in healthy young adults. All three were linked to improved memory performance.
Kennedy et al. Physiol Behav, 2002
Read studyGinseng
Ginseng, cognition and mood
A review of human research. Single doses appear to improve memory, and the authors call for more rigorous study of longer-term use.
Kennedy and Scholey. Pharmacol Biochem Behav, 2003
Read studyThese papers examine ginkgo and ginseng as ingredients and are shared for reference, including trials that found no benefit. They are not studies of this product, and nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Questions
Questions? We're here to help.
What does standardized actually mean?
Most botanical products give you a plant name and a milligram number, which tells you how much material is in the capsule but nothing about how much active compound it contains. Standardization fixes that ratio — 7 percent ginsenosides in the ginseng, 24 percent flavones in the ginkgo extract. It's the difference between knowing the weight and knowing the strength.
Why both whole leaf powder and an extract?
The 600mg of ginkgo leaf powder gives you the full plant material as it has traditionally been used. The 120mg standardized extract gives you a concentrated, measured amount of flavones on top of it. Together you get breadth and a known quantity rather than one or the other.
When should I take it?
Two capsules once daily, 20 to 30 minutes before a meal. There's no particular advantage to morning over evening — pick a time you'll stick to.
Are there any interactions I should know about?
Yes, and this one matters. Talk to your physician before use if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medication — particularly blood thinners, anticoagulants, or diabetes medication. If you have surgery scheduled, discontinue use two weeks beforehand.
Is it suitable for vegetarians?
Yes. The capsule is hypromellose, a plant derived material, rather than gelatin. The only other ingredient is silicon dioxide, a common anti caking agent.
Founder
A note from Dylan, founder
I started Nourivo because I was tired of supplement labels that oversell what's inside. Everything here is made to a standard I'd put my own name on.
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