Powerful Help for Dementia

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Published 08/24/11

We all have concerns about getting older, but it seems that what many of us fear most isn’t developing heart disease, arthritis, or other “physical” diseases. It’s losing mental capacity and the ability to care for ourselves.

Medical professionals refer to this degeneration as senile dementia. The most common causes of senile dementia are blockages, interruptions, or decreased blood flow to regions of the brain. This is one area where ginkgo biloba has proven to be a godsend.

One double-blind study out of Austria tested the effects of ginkgo extract on memory and brain function in 48 patients 51-79 years old. Half the patients took 40 mg of the herb three times daily, and half took a placebo. After 57 days, patients taking the ginkgo showed improved memory skills.

In fact, in Germany where ginkgo is classified as a prescription item, doctors routinely recommend it over all other medications for dementia. They’ve found it’s safer, less costly, and achieves results equal to any drug therapy.

We also know that ginkgo triggers numerous actions within the body that can protect nervous tissue from damage, particularly following seizures and stroke. Over 40 clinical trials have shown that the herb can be beneficial even after a stroke has occurred.

A good daily dosage is 120 mg of ginkgo biloba extract.

Now it’s your turn: Have you tried ginkgo biloba for brain health?

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