Ginko Biloba

[Ruthanne]

I had a multivitamin for women with this herb in it and I felt it improved my memory. So I got some Ginko Biloba from Walgreens online and I'm going to see if it helps my memory again. Has anyone else tried this? I am taking 500 mg. a day.

Here is a link on it:

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/supplement-guide-ginkgo-biloba

http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/ginkgo-biloba

 

[Gemma]

No, I've never taken it. There are interactions from it with other medications that you might be taking. I'd be careful and talk to your doctor to make sure it would be ok.

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-suppl...tName=Ginkgo+Biloba+(GINKGO)&source=2&tabno=6

 

[Ruthanne]

Thanks Gemma. I am taking a few of the meds. that have interactions but haven't noticed any problems.

 

[Gemma]

You're welcome. That's good to hear Ruthanne.

 

[SeaBreeze]

I took it for awhile years ago and didn't notice any difference or benefit, so I stopped taking it. I take a lot of supplements and so far on no prescription drugs...knock on wood.

 

[Ruthanne]

I took it for awhile years ago and didn't notice any difference or benefit, so I stopped taking it. I take a lot of supplements and so far on no prescription drugs...knock on wood.

I started taking it because one of the meds I take effects my memory but I don't want to discontinue it because it is really helping me in another way. So I got the GB.

 

[SeaBreeze]

For memory and dementia/Alzheimer prevention, I've been taking coconut oil for a few years. I was taking a spoonful a day, but have been lazy with all my vitamins for awhile. There's a lot of anecdotal evidence that it's improved cognition in Alzheimer patients and helps with memory.