Ginkgo Extract May Help Memory And Concentration In Older Adults

Friday, March 1, 2002

ibe& . insony sndL. I te 7: ek * ih nd; 1: ih Sinkoo Extract & May Help Memory And Concentration In Older Adults (NAPSA)—The population is living longer. People 80 years and ~~ Or i, older are the fastest growing group amongtheelderly. As people age, they tend to forget more. Age-associated memory impairment (AAMI) affects up to 38 percent of people over 50. One way to reduce AAMIis ensure adequate blood flow to the brain by supplementing your diet with ginkgo leaf extract. Ginkgo extract counteracts some of the symptoms of AAMI by improvingcirculation to the smallest blood vessels in the body and the brain. Ginkgo’s antioxidant properties also work to protect cell nerve membranes. A standardized extract of ginkgo leaf is one of the most frequently used plant-based medicines in Europe, and it has been one of the 10 best-selling herbs in the U.S. for nearly five years. There are over 120 clinical trials that have been published testing various benefits of ginkgo. According to an upcoming research report by the nonprofit American Botanical Council that examines 385 of these studies, there is strong evidence that the use of ginkgo extract is an effective treatment for individuals who suffer from mild to severe attention and memory loss in conditions like early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Ginkgo extract is recognized by the World Health Organization as a way to improve short-term memory and concentration, poor circulation in the lower legs and ringing in the ears. : ‘

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