Nutrient Database

Ginkgo Biloba

herbal

Approved

General information about nutrients. No diagnosis, no medical advice. If you take medication, are pregnant or have a medical condition, talk to your doctor before taking supplements.

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Overview

Extract from the ginkgo tree, one of the oldest tree species.

Interactions

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Ginkgo + omega-3: complementary mechanisms

Ginkgo biloba acts on blood vessels via PAF inhibition and vasodilation, while the omega-3 fatty acid DHA is a structural component of neuronal membranes.

Expert consensus: Moderate

Standardized extract (EGb 761) most studied. May interact with blood thinners.

Ginkgo Biloba — Stackwell