Ginkgo-Go Review
By Razvan Radu, Senior Writer, Susanne Blake, MS, RDN (expert review)
Susanne Blake is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with expertise in eating disorders, food reactions, & whole foods nutrition. She has worked with children and families, with elders and retirement communities, and has provided nutrition services to detention facilities, schools and recovery programs. Her media expertise is extensive and has included live television, as well as print publications.
Ginkgo-Go is advertised as a Ginkgo Biloba extract formulated to improve concentration, memory and focus.
The formula is manufactured by the Japanese company Wakunaga Nutritional Supplements, founded in 1955. The company also operates a subsidiary in the United States. The company currently manufactures and distributes on a worldwide scale a variety of dietary supplements and alternative medicine formulas which are thoroughly tested for safety and effectiveness. The majority of the company’s products is based on an odorless garlic extract and is sold under the Kyolic brand.
Ginkgo-Go is recommended to adults who wish to enhance or support their mental performance in terms of memory, focus and concentration. Exceptions make pregnant and lactating women or people taking prescription medication, who are advised to consult their specialist before use.
Ginkgo-Go Ingredients
Ginkgo-Go includes the following ingredients: Ginkgo Biloba standardized extract (leaf) 120 mg, Cellulose, Vegetable Starch, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source) and Silica.
Product Features
Ginkgo-Go uses a standardized extract of Ginkgo Biloba. This is important because standardized extracts are used during clinical trials and are proven safe and effective, as opposed to un-standardized preparations. Usually, a standardized extract contains two of the more than 40 chemicals discovered in the Ginkgo leaf: the ginkgo Flavoneglycosides (24% concentration) and the Terpene lactones (6% concentration).
Although their individual effects are not sufficiently studied and clearly understood, these compounds have been established to regulate blood flow to the brain as well as peripheral blood flow (legs, arms) and to possess anti-oxidant properties, thus helping fight conditions such as memory loss, depression and age related mental impairment.
This leads scientists to believe the herb may benefit patients with age associated memory impairment or neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. Research testing these hypotheses is on its way. Side effects of Ginkgo Biloba are rare and include headache, vomiting and dizziness.
Product reviews mention increased mental clarity and ability to remember (memory) in most cases. The formula does not contain animal derivatives, sodium, yeast, dairy, preservatives, sugar, gluten, artificial colors or flavors and no side effects are mentioned either. The manufacturer recommends taking one caplet with a meal.
Advantages
- The formula does not contain animal derivatives, sodium, yeast, dairy, preservatives, sugar, gluten, artificial colors or flavors
- The formula features a standardized extract of Ginkgo, which has been used during clinical trials and is considered safe for most people
- Overall positive consumer reviews
- Herbal natural supplementation
- Affordable product (roughly $15 for a 2 months’ supply)
- Convenient one-per-day caplets
Disadvantages
- Some side effects and potential drug interactions associated to Ginkgo Biloba
- Ginkgo-Go is not suited for pregnant and nursing women or people under medication
- There is no daily dosage generally accepted
Conclusion
Ginkgo-Go features a standardized extract of ginkgo Biloba designed to support memory and concentration. These are generally the benefit claims made for Ginkgo Biloba, which have also been verified through scientific research and clinical trials. However, the manufacturer offers little information on how this product is different from other similar alternatives. On the other hand, consumer reviews report the supplement helps them think more clear, focus better and remember easily things that before were hard to remember.
All things considered, it is our strong advice you ask a specialized opinion before use, especially since Ginkgo may determine certain side effects in some people or even interact with certain drugs.
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