Medicinal Ingredient (per a capsule):
Ginkgo biloba(Ginkgo biloba L. (Ginkgoaceae), Leaf) …100mg

Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Microcrystalline cellulose, Hypromellose(Capsule shell)

Duration of Use:
Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks

Recommended Dose:
Adults: 1 Capsule 2 times per day

Cautions and Warnings:
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking medications for diabetes, high blood pressure, or seizures.

Contraindications:
Do not use if you are taking health products that affect blood coagulation (e.g. blood thinners, clotting factor replacements, acetylsalicylic acid, ibuprofen, fish oils, vitamin E) as this may increase the risk of spontaneous bleeding.

Q1: What is ginkgo biloba supplement used for?
Ginkgo biloba supplement supports memory and helps maintain cognitive function in adults. It also helps maintain healthy circulation and peripheral blood flow, supports mental clarity and focus, and helps maintain antioxidant defences through concentrated flavonoid glycosides and terpenoids. Ginkgo biloba is one of the most extensively researched botanical ingredients for cognitive and circulatory health support.

Q2: What does 50:1 extract mean on a ginkgo biloba supplement?
A 50:1 extract ratio means each unit of extract is concentrated from 50 units of whole ginkgo leaf. Each capsule of this ginkgo biloba supplement provides the equivalent of 5,000mg of whole ginkgo leaf in a standardized, concentrated form. This ensures a clinically meaningful dose of active flavonoid glycosides and terpenoids in every capsule, far exceeding the active compound content of unstandardized whole leaf ginkgo products.

Q3: What are the active compounds in ginkgo biloba extract?
Ginkgo biloba leaf extract contains two primary classes of bioactive compounds: flavonoid glycosides (including quercetin, kaempferol, and isorhamnetin) and terpenoids (ginkgolides and bilobalide). Flavonoid glycosides contribute to antioxidant activity, while terpenoids, particularly ginkgolides A and B, are associated with circulation and neuroprotective support. Pharmaceutical grade ginkgo extracts are standardized to contain specific percentages of these compounds to ensure consistent potency.

Q4: How does ginkgo biloba support memory and cognitive function?
Research suggests that standardized ginkgo biloba extract supports memory and cognitive function in adults by helping maintain healthy cerebral circulation and supporting antioxidant defences in neural tissue. Ginkgo terpenoids, particularly ginkgolides A and B, are associated with supporting healthy blood flow to the brain and peripheral tissues, which is essential for maintaining memory, focus, and mental clarity.

Q5: How does ginkgo biloba support circulation?
Ginkgo biloba extract supports peripheral circulation by helping maintain healthy blood vessel tone and blood flow. This circulatory support is closely linked to ginkgo's role in cognitive function, as adequate cerebral blood flow is essential for maintaining memory, focus, and mental clarity. Ginkgo biloba is widely used in integrative and clinical practice as a botanical supplement for both cognitive and circulatory health support.

Q6: Is this ginkgo biloba supplement licensed by Health Canada?
Yes. This product is a licensed Natural Health Product with NPN 80067246, approved by Health Canada under the Natural Health Products Regulations. It is manufactured in a GMP certified facility in Canada.

Q7: Who should consult a healthcare practitioner before taking ginkgo biloba?
Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking blood thinning medications such as warfarin or aspirin, taking antidepressants or antiepileptic medications, or have a bleeding disorder or scheduled surgery. Ginkgo biloba may interact with certain medications and should be used under professional guidance in these cases.

Q8: Is this ginkgo biloba supplement vegan and gluten free?
Yes. This product uses a hypromellose vegetable capsule with no gelatin or animal derived ingredients. It is also gluten free and non GMO, with no artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners, or preservatives.

Q9: How long does one bottle of ginkgo biloba 5,000mg last?
Each bottle contains 120 vegan capsules. At 1 capsule per day it provides up to a 4 month supply. At 2 capsules per day it provides a 2 month supply.

Q10: What is the difference between ginkgo biloba extract and whole leaf ginkgo?
Whole leaf ginkgo products contain variable and often low levels of active flavonoid glycosides and terpenoids. Standardized ginkgo biloba extract guarantees consistent levels of these bioactive compounds in every batch. A 50:1 standardized extract provides a concentrated, clinically relevant dose of active compounds that whole leaf products cannot reliably deliver, making standardized extract the preferred form in evidence informed supplementation.

Q11: How long does it take for ginkgo biloba to work?
Ginkgo biloba is best used consistently as part of a daily wellness routine. As with most botanical supplements, consistent daily use over several weeks is generally recommended for best results. Consult a healthcare practitioner for personalized guidance on duration of use.

Q12: Where is this ginkgo biloba supplement manufactured?
This product is made in Canada in a GMP certified facility operating under Health Canada oversight. NPN 80067246.