Apr
22

Ginkgo biloba is an ancient Chinese medicinal herb that is just as popular today as it was hundreds of years ago, as many continue to benefit from its curative properties in helping with symptoms of tinnitus, hypertension, memory loss, and vision problems. Listed are some of the most widely-touted benefits of ginkgo biloba supplementation.

The ginkgo biloba plant owes its medicinal properties to antioxidants flavonoids and terpenoids, chemicals that protect neurological health and cellular integrity by destroying free radicals.

Damage from free radicals is associated with many debilitating ailments, including Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, and tinnitus.

Health conditions that may improve with ginkgo biloba:

Tinnitus

Tinnitus is a hearing condition that is caused by a neurological breakdown in the cells of the inner ear. Scientists believe that damaged nerve cells and blood vessel fluctuations contribute to tinnitus symptoms of constant ringing, hissing, and whistling sounds in the ear.

Ginkgo biloba is a natural choice for sustaining good health in treating tinnitus, as it helps to maintain good circulation and protects the nervous system by removing the threat of free radicals.

Vision problems

In several studies, 120mg doses of ginkgo biloba extracts led to positive results in people suffering from glaucoma. Scientists believe that antioxidants in ginkgo biloba specifically benefit the muscles behind the eyes, and that continued dosage of ginkgo biloba supplements may help to preserve vision in people diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration, ARMD.

Dementia

Numerous studies have focused on the use of ginkgo biloba herbs for people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Researchers noted the positive health benefits on memory skills in people who took 240mg of ginkgo biloba extracts daily.

In Europe, ginkgo biloba is often used for patients suffering from dementia, as doctors believe that it protects the nervous system, sustains healthy blood flow to the brain, and may prevent symptoms of age-related vascular dementia.

For many senior citizens, gingko biloba boosts cognitive skills, sustains normal emotional health, provides an overall feeling of well-being and increases the quality of life.

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