Ginkgo biloba - Bioavailability

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Bioavailability

Oral Bioavailability

Ginkgo biloba's half-life in the human body is 3 to 4.5 hours and its activity in the blood peaks after approximately 1.5 hours.

Approximately 60% of orally ingested Ginkgo biloba is absorbed.

Topical Bioavailability

Ginkgo biloba is well-absorbed when applied topically (when combined with Alcohol (ethanol) as a carrier vehicle). ^[1]

Waiting Period

It usually takes three to six months for a course of Ginkgo biloba therapy to achieve the desired effects.

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^{1. Ginkgo biloba - topical bioavailability Research}

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