Pilot Study Provides New Insight on Effect of Ginkgo Extract on ...

Courtesy NCCAM Featured Content  Wed, 02/27/2008 - 16:00

Overall, in a pilot study of a ginkgo biloba extract for delaying the onset of dementia in the elderly, researchers did not find a reduction in progression to dementia in those using ginkgo versus those using placebo.

However, when the researchers took into account participants' adherence to taking the compound, the group that took ginkgo did appear to have a reduced risk of progression and a smaller decline in memory.

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