According to some studies, Ginkgo can improve attention in healthy individuals., In one such study, the effect was relatively quick and peaked 2.5 hours after consumption.
One study suggests that Ginkgo Biloba's effect on cognition may be attributable to its inhibitory effect on norepinephrine reuptake. It acts as a reuptake inhibitor for the neurotransmitters norepinephrine (noradrenaline) and epinephrine (adrenaline) by blocking the action of the norepinephrine transporter.
The World Health Organization reports the medicinal uses of Ginkgo Biloba supported by clinical data include treatment of the effects mild to moderate cerebrovascular insufficiency. Cerebrovascular insufficiency insufficient blood flow to the brain may manifest itself as memory deficit, disturbed concentration or headaches.
In vitro studies have demonstrated Ginkgo Biloba extracts scavenge free radicals.[9-13] This antioxidant action of Ginkgo Biloba extract may prolong the half-life of endotheliumderived relaxing factor by scavenging superoxide anions., The free-radical scavenging activity of Ginkgo Biloba appear to be aided by its flavonoid and terpenoid constituents.
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