Ginkgolides

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Description

Ginkgolides are a group of Diterpenes that are Terpene Lactones.

Health Benefits of Ginkgolides

 Ginkgolides account for the majority of the health benefits attributable to Ginkgo biloba.

Herbal Source of Ginkgolides

 Ginkgolides are one of the principal active ingredients of Ginkgo biloba.  [1]

Availability of Ginkgolides

Ginkgo biloba Products

 Ginkgo biloba supplements are often standardized to contain 6% Terpene Lactones in the form of Ginkgolides and Bilobalides.

 

Types of Ginkgolides

 Ginkgolide-A

 Ginkgolide-B

 Ginkgolide-C

 

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