Alzheimer's Dementia - Could Ginkgo Biloba Be The Answer?


by Stewart Hare - Date: 2007-03-25 - Word Count: 380 Share This!

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The facts about ginkgo bilobaHow ginkgo biloba may be the answer to Alzheimer's dementiaHow much ginkgo biloba to take to help with Alzheimer's dementia The Facts About Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo biloba is also known as maidenhair tree.

Ginkgo biloba grows in China, Korea, southern France and the southern and eastern parts of the United States.

Ginkgo biloba is the oldest living plant on earth; some trees have been known to live as long as 1,000 years.

The Chinese have been using Ginkgo biloba for the last 5000 years in their medicines.

It's the fan shaped leaves which are used for their medicinal qualities.

The leaves contain powerful chemicals such as:

BilobalidesGinkgolidesAntioxidantsBioflavonesFlavoglycosides

Apart from helping with the symptoms of Alzheimer's dementia, ginkgo biloba can also:

Act as an antioxidantBoost blood circulationEases depressionImproves memoryHelps with erectile dysfunctionHelps migraine

Further more ginkgo biloba can help with the following health conditions:

AsthmaAtherosclerosisDepression DiabetesErectile dysfunction GlaucomaMacular degenerationMemory enhancement Migraine headachesPremenstrual syndromeRaynaud's diseaseRetinopathyTinnitusVitiligo Ginkgo Biloba May Be The Answer To Alzheimer's Dementia

Ginkgo biloba improves blood flow to the brain which improves concentration and memory.

In clinical studies in Europe, it was shown that taking ginkgo biloba extracts can help in the early stages of Alzheimer's dementia.

Although taking ginkgo biloba extracts is not a total cure for Alzheimer's dementia, the studies did show that ginkgo biloba extracts improved quality of life, memory and slowed down the further progression of Alzheimer's dementia in the early stages.

How Much Ginkgo Biloba Do You Need To Take To Help With Alzheimer's Dementia?

In clinical trials in Europe, it showed that taking between 120 to 240 mg a day of a ginkgo biloba extract helped in the early stages of Alzheimer's dementia.

The disease can be slowed and the quality of life, memory and concentration can be improved.

It can take between 6 and 12 weeks of taking ginkgo biloba extracts before any signs start to show.

Warning: Do not take unprocessed Ginkgo biloba leaves. If you are taking a blood thinning drug such as warfarin or aspirin it is best not to take Ginkgo biloba.

So, to sum up…

If you are concerned about someone who has Alzheimer's dementia in the early stages, ginkgo biloba well be able to help them.

It can slow down the early stages of the disease; improve memory and concentration, generally improving the quality of life.


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