Cheap Asian Supplement Known as the ‘Brain Herb’ May Help Delay Dementia Symptoms

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Posted on 11/26/2024 4:30:36 PM PST by nickcarraway

If you’re looking to boost brain health, a common supplement that’s sold on Amazon and at stores like Walgreens, Walmart, and GNC could help fight symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Ginkgo biloba extract — known as the “brain herb” — stems from dried leaves of the ginkgo biloba tree, which is native to East Asia and one of the world’s oldest living tree species.

Rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, the popular supplement may alleviate dementia symptoms by enhancing cognitive function and memory. “The extract from the ginkgo biloba tree may increase blood flow to the brain and improve brain functions like focus and memory in older individuals,” registered dietitian and nutritionist Krutika Nanavati recently told SheFinds.

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Hasn't this been known since at least the 90's?

1 posted on 11/26/2024 4:30:36 PM PST by nickcarraway

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