Ginko Biloba-anyone using this?
 

A conversation with a co-worker today got me to thinking about taking this supplement.

He claims it has increased his ability to focus on things better.

Anyone here using it? Have you seen any benefit from it?

Is it a stimulant?safe?

I read some packages at the drugstore tonight but came away with nothing. The pharmacist was busy with many customers so I wasn't able to speak to him about it.

I already take a BP pill and a multi-vitamin daily so I wouldn't want to endanger my health.
Thanks,

It is supposed to improve memory too..
I would take it, but I keep forgetting to pick it up.

Older guys use ginko-viagra. It helps you remembe what sex was like and gives you energy.

The estrogen pre-cursor (within ginko) has been linked to man - breasts.

Yes, I take it. I wash it down with Mona Vie and Acai berries on the side.

Just remember, we were your age not that long ago and you are getting older by the minute... :)

Yes I use it. Find that it does help with thinking and clearness. If I am flying somewhere "interesting" and the copilot is not the sharpest in the world will take one or two of them so that I am more "on top" of things.

Ginko works for me... have not needed the little blue pill yet. Can still drive nails with that part of the body and remember it the next day, without the ginko.

Hey Joe... about that offer to help hang pictures next Saturday. I think I'll pass. :eek:

I don´t eat it, but I love the tree itself. Its beautiful, particularly in fall and have a very interesting history. The only species left of its kind from the dinosaur era. I have planted a few of them in my garden.

I'll stick with dope thanks.

I eat it in soups and desserts, fairly common ingrident in Chinese food (not the chop suey variety). Too much might poison you.

Ginko Brahmi for me when the brain starts feeling like mush.......

Lee,

Ahhh.... the offer is usually extended to single females. In your case I would have brought a hammer, but always seem to have a backup just in case. :)

I found out very quickly how much was "too much" for me. Was in England for a bit and ran out of my usual Ginko so went to a local shopping center and found some. As usual popped one at night before hitting the sack and woke up the next morning kinda restless. Same thing the next night and looked at the label on the box.

Turns out that my usual Ginko was 35 mg each and the local version was 95 mg. They were just too strong for my feeble mind and it showed.

You might want to just change to another multivitiman... this is what I take and highly recommend....

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What's it for?

There was a great study a while back measuring alertness, mental acuity and memory. They compared Ginko to a ******* cup of coffee. Guess what?

Some of us do not drink coffee... know its not normal but caffein does not work on me.