All About Gingko

One of the oldest living tree species in the world, Gingko has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat circulatory disorders and enhance memory for thousands of years. The 2 main ingredients which are believed responsible for herbal beneficial effects are flavonoids and terpenoids. Flavonoids protect the nerves, heart muscle, blood vessels and retina from damage by free radicals. Terpenoids improve blood circulation by dilating blood vessels and reducing the stickiness of vessels. On the other hand, ginkgo is widely researched as a “brain herb”. Researchers recently reviewed all of the high-quality published studied on ginkgo and mild memory impairment, and conclude that ginkgo was significantly effective in enhancing memory and cognitive function.

Omega-3 fatty acids can increase the concentration of good cholesterol in the blood like high density lipoproteins (HDL) while reducing the concentration of bad cholesterol like triglycerides (LDL). They can also lower the total cholesterol level, and reduce blood pressure and platelet aggregation. Omega-3 fatty acids can exercise a preventive effect on the development of cardiovascular disease like heart attacks, strokes, etc.

Lecithin is a major source of choline. Choline is a liptropic substance which aids in the digestion of fats. Choline helps the body to burn fat, and thereby acts as agent supporting weight loss. As choline increases fat metabolism it has been shown that it lowers blood cholesterol.

Vitamin E, one of the most powerful antioxidants and helps maintain normal, healthy skin, aids in the maintenance or improvement of general well being, assists in the maintenance of normal, healthy immune function and resistance to mild infection. Helps maintain normal, healthy heart and arteries. The vitamin E in this formula also maintains the stability of fish oil without vitamin E, the fish oil will be oxidized and loss its activity.

Gingko may help

• Maintain the brain function, boost the memory, sharpen the response 
• Prevent development of Alzheimer’s disease 
• Improve blood circulation and prevent cardiovascular diseases
• Lessen retinal problem and Tinnitus 
• Protect your body from the damage from free radicals