Synonyms: ginkgo, maidenhair tree
What is Ginkgo Biloba?
The leaves of the ginkgo tree, or maidenhair tree, are used as an extract in supplements. To ensure benefits from this plant’s active components, ensure that you are buying a standardized extract.
This encapsulated ginkgo biloba is standardized for a minimum of 24% ginkgo flavonglycosides and 6% terpene lactones. These active phytochemicals are responsible for this plant’s benefits.
Ginkgo Biloba Benefits
Ginkgo promotes overall cognitive health as well as sleep quality.
Dosage and Instructions
Take 1 capsule of Ginkgo Biloba one to two times daily as needed. For sleep quality, studies used 240 mg doses (2 capsules). Cognitive studies [example] used between 120 mg and 240 mg.
Common Stacks and Synergies
Ginkgo Biloba’s effects are enhanced when taken with Phosphatidylserine.