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Does ginkgo biloba really improve cognitive function and memory?
February 12th, 2010 | 
Author: My friend took it and said it actually works, but my sister on the other hand said it made her heart beat faster. What is the probability of side effects?
I take ginko, not for memory enhancement, but for better circulation. Thus far, I have not noticed any change in cognitive function, and have also heard that there are side effects in some people from gingko. I only take it every other day. Since it is a blood thinner, it should not be taken with aspirin, heparin or similar substances.
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I take ginko, not for memory enhancement, but for better circulation. Thus far, I have not noticed any change in cognitive function, and have also heard that there are side effects in some people from gingko. I only take it every other day. Since it is a blood thinner, it should not be taken with aspirin, heparin or similar substances.
References :
Although there were some studies in the 1990s which suggested that ginkgo biloba had a curative impact on dementia and other forms of memory loss, those results really haven’t held up. Larger studies from independent researchers (as opposed to drug companies) generally show minimal to no effect with respect to cognitive functioning.
As for side effects, the most common are headache, nausea, gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, dizziness, or allergic skin reactions.
References :
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/ginkgo/D290_Herbs.pdf