From the December 2014 issue of Massachusetts General Hospital's Mind, Mood, & Memory (MMM)
Ask the Doctor: Ginkgo Biloba; Heart Problems & Dementia; Social Phobia
Find out whether taking ginkgo biloba can actually improve memory and cognitive problems.
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Q: I am a healthy male, 63. My friend says I should take ginkgo biloba because it improves memory and prevents dementia. Should I consider taking the supplement? A: Some studies have suggested that ginkgo biloba might improve memory and cognitive problems somewhat in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or vascular dementia, possibly because, as a vasodilator, […]