Ginkgo is one of the world's most commonly used medical herbs and for good reason too.
On this video i'll break down 4 key benefits and also some concerns, so if you want to
learn more about ginkgo biloba, watch this video
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The ginkgo tree is described as a living link to the dinosaurs as it’s one of the worlds
oldest trees, it’s said to have remained unchanged for more than 200 million years.
It’s said this tree can live over 3000 years and there is a certain beauty to it. But it’s
not only beneficial to look it can also be extremely beneficial for you
Historically, it was the nut and leaf of the gingko tree that was used for its nutritional
and medicinal benefits for example, Ginkgo nuts were used for getting rid of coughs,
sputum and fever,but with modern herbalism, it’s the gingko leaf that excites moden
scientific interest. The leaf is powerful!
It’s actually one of the most studied and researched herbs, there have actually been
over 400 studies on ginkgo and some of the key findings, i’ll share you now
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Ok cool,so without further adieu, let’s get into the 4 key benefits
The first benefits is it’s effect on brain health
Ginkgo is well documented for its benefits on memory and this is one of the reasons I
took this herb at university. One of the ways it helps the brain is by increasing acetylcholine
activity in the brain. Acetylcholine also promotes memory formation and good long term
memory. One of the ways ginkgo helps this process is by increasing the uptake of choline
into the cells and choline is a precursor to acetylcholine. Gingko also increases the
release of acetylcholine.
Another reason why ginkgo benefits the brain is because of its ability to improve blood
levels of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is important for many body processes, especially for men,
erectile dysfunction affects more people than people wish to discuss and people do suffer
in silence, Nitric oxide is needed for the muscles in the penis to relax. This relaxation
allows chambers inside the penis to fill with blood so the penis becomes erect. This is
a benefit within a benefit, helping to treat erectile dysfunction, drop a like for the
extra tip but nitric oxide is also good for helping blood flow to the brain
But one concern here is that, increase in blood flow could lead to increased bleeding
if an issue was to commence, so if you have a surgery coming, you should be mindful
In one study, healthy geriatric patients demonstrated better cognitive function after taking ginkgo
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The second benefit is stress and anxiety
The benefits to the brain don’t just stop at memory recall, recognition memory, reaction
time, attention, concentration but it also can help with mood, stress and anxiety.
In one study in rats, ginkgo biloba reduced acute stress symptoms in rats. Like we spoke
about in my stress video, acute stress is something a lot of experience throughout the
day, especially during these trailing times. And this study i animals suggest there could
be some benefits there
A study in humans also confirms this stress fighting benefits. A study published in the
Journal of Psychiatric Research, found that people with generalized anxiety disorder who
took ginkgo experienced better anxiety relief than those who took a placebo. And this has
been confirmed in other studies too
In conclusion this is a good herb to supplement some things you’re doing to help you relax
and destress. But be mindful, of drug herb interactions, especailly if you’re on medication
for something else
The third benefit is blood flow
We touched on blood flow briefly before but this benefit is deeper than just better erections
and brain health. it also helps with other things like performance, blood cutting, and
cardiovascular health. Thus reducing the risk of stroke, as some studies have shown.
For example, a study showed an increase in blood flow to the extremities in people with
heart disease. This was due to the nitric oxide helping the blood vessels dilate. It’s
worth noting that isnt due to an increase in blood pressure as one study showed, this
study showed that gingko xtract increased circulation in the forearm
without changing overall blood pressure levels. In another trial on 70 healthy volunteers,
ginkgo extract prevented the rise of blood pressure caused by stress
This blood flow can also aid performance which takes me to my last benefit
Ginkgo has been said to aid performance
Ginkgo biloba leaves contain flavonoids and polyphenolic compounds that may enhance physical
and cognitive performance. In this study, 18 healthy, physically active young men took
a placebo or 160 mg of ginkgo biloba per day for six weeks.
Before and after the supplement period, the men performed a graduated cycling test that
measured maximum oxygen capacity. Both groups saw an increase in oxygen capacity between
the two test periods, but the ginkgo biloba group increased 6 percent compared to 1 percent
for placebo.
Hope that video has been beneficial, gingko is an interesting herb, one of the oldest
known trees in human history, it has benefits from blood flow, performance, erectile dysfunction,
stress and anxiety and also brain health. Be mindful of interactions, if you have surgeries
lined up Be mindful.
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