Ginkgo biloba - Health Benefits

Health Benefits of Ginkgo biloba

 Ginkgo biloba Extract (GBE) must be used to achieve therapeutic effects.

Aging Process

 Ginkgo biloba may inhibit the reduction in the number of Muscarinic Receptors (a group of Cholinergic Receptors) and Alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptors in the Brain that normally occurs in tandem with the progression of the Aging Process:  ^[1]

 By helping to repair damage to the Mitochondria of Cells and by helping to repair damage to Mitochondrial DNA, Ginkgo biloba may counteract the Aging Process (specifically the Mitochondrial DNA Theory of Aging).

 Ginkgo biloba may be a potential Life Extension agent.  ^[2]

Cardiovascular System

 Ginkgo biloba may help to prevent Atherosclerosis by keeping Blood Cell walls flexible.  ^[3]

 Ginkgo biloba may improve Blood Circulation:  ^[4]

 Ginkgo biloba may be one of the most effective known substances for enhancing Blood Circulation to the Capillaries. 

 Ginkgo biloba may alleviate Cerebral Insufficiency.  ^[5]

 Ginkgo biloba may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting (by protecting against the toxic effects of excessive production of Platelet Aggregating Factor, by lowering Fibrinogen levels and by lowering Hematocrit (Blood viscosity) levels).  ^[6]

 Ginkgo biloba may be useful for the prevention and treatment of Chilblains.  ^[7]

 Ginkgo biloba may alleviate some ailments of the Heart and may improve the function of the Heart. 

 Ginkgo biloba may lower elevated Hematocrit levels.  ^[8]

 Ginkgo biloba may lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients and may help to prevent Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Hypertension patients.  ^[9]

 Ginkgo biloba may improve the condition of Intermittent Claudication patients (by improving Blood Circulation to the afflicted areas).  ^[10]

 Ginkgo biloba may be useful for the treatment of Raynaud's Disease (due to its ability to improve Blood Circulation).  ^[11]

 Ginkgo biloba may improve the body's ability to recover from Strokes.  ^[12]

Cells

 Ginkgo biloba may inhibit the Oxidation of Lipids (Lipid Peroxidation) within Cell Membranes and may stabilize the Cell Membranes involved in the Blood-Brain barrier (due to Ginkgolides in Ginkgo biloba).  ^[13]

 Ginkgo biloba may enhance the production of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) within the Mitochondria:  ^[14]

 By helping to repair damage to the Mitochondria of Cells and by helping to repair damage to Mitochondrial DNA, Ginkgo biloba may counteract the Aging Process (specifically the Mitochondrial DNA Theory of Aging).

Digestive System

 Ginkgo biloba may reduce the Inflammation associated with Colitis:  ^[15]

 Ginkgo biloba may be useful for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis.  ^[16]

 Ginkgo biloba may facilitate the healing of Ulcers - Duodenal.  ^[17]

 Ginkgo biloba may inhibit the ability of Alcohol (ethanol) to cause Ulcers - Gastric.  ^[18]

Ears/Hearing

 Ginkgo biloba may alleviate Deafness where Deafness is caused by recent Head injuries or sonic damage.  ^[19]

 Ginkgo biloba may alleviate Sensorineural Hearing Loss:  

Ginkgo biloba may alleviate Hearing Loss - Age-Related. 

Ginkgo biloba may alleviate Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss.  ^[20]

 Ginkgo biloba may alleviate the symptoms of Meniere's Disease.  ^[21]

 Ginkgo biloba may alleviate Tinnitus (by improving Blood Circulation to the Ears).  ^[22]

Excretory System

 Ginkgo biloba may be useful as an adjunctive treatment for Diabetic Nephropathy.  ^[23]

 Ginkgo biloba may prevent/alleviate some ailments of the Kidneys.  ^[24]

Eyes/Vision

 Ginkgo biloba may improve Sight in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) patients and may also help to prevent ARMD:  ^[25]

 Ginkgo biloba may neutralize the effects of Free Radicals produced in the Eyes.

 Ginkgo biloba may retard the further progression of Cataracts.  ^[26]

 Ginkgo biloba (administered via eyedrops) may alleviate (Seasonal Allergic) Conjunctivitis.  ^[27]

 Ginkgo biloba may help to prevent and treat Glaucoma (due to the ability of Ginkgo biloba to improve Blood Circulation to the Eyes and also due to Ginkgo biloba’s Antioxidant effects).  ^[28]

 Ginkgo biloba may increase Blood Circulation to the Optic Nerve.  ^[29]

 Ginkgo biloba may protect the Retina from damage caused by Free Radicals.  It may also reduce the susceptibility of the Retina to Edema and cellular lesions.  ^[30]

 Ginkgo biloba (120 mg per day) may improve Sight in (diabetic) Retinopathy patients.  ^[31]

Hair

 Ginkgo biloba may facilitate Hair growth in Male Pattern Baldness sufferers (by increasing Blood Circulation to the Hair Follicles).  ^[32]

Immune System

 Ginkgo biloba may be inhibit the replication of the HIV virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).  ^[33]

 Ginkgo biloba may alleviate Allergies by inhibiting the activity of Eosinophils (due to the Ginkgolide B component of Ginkgo biloba inhibiting Platelet Aggregating Factor (PAF)).  ^[34]

 Ginkgo biloba may help to prevent (carcinogens-induced) Cancer - Colon.  ^[35]

 Ginkgo biloba may reduce Inflammation.  ^[36]

 Ginkgo biloba may help to prevent Cancer - Liver.  ^[37]

 Ginkgo biloba may enhance the ability of Macrophages to function as Phagocytes.  ^[38]