Gingko biloba?

Question

has anyone taken gingko and find it improved memory and mental function?

anyone find it makes it harder to go to sleep?

how is gingko with breastfeeding?

what else improves memory and brain function??

Answer 1

Several recent large randomized placebo controlled studies have shown that Ginko biloba is not effective for "memory and brain function"  

I am not aware of studies of it as a sleep aid.

Answer 2

Gingko Biloba is a well known remedy for improving circulation all over the body. Better circulation in the brain is what should improve memory and mental function. In males, it can be used as a kind of aphrodisiac, since better circulation in the genitals in some cases will be seen as a better erection.

Gingko should be used for three months in a row, then should not be taken for another three months and so on.

I wouldn't not know about gingko and breastfeeding, though.

Answer 3

I took ginko once, it gave me a bad headache. DMAE is good for mental function, google it and see for yourself.

don't do dmae and breastfeed.

Answer 4

I haven't taken Gingko personally. Some people love it a small few get too stimulated..heart palpitations. As far as breast feeding goes I would think that, just like caffeine, it ends up in the milk, but I'm not sure.

You might want to try Gotu Kola

http://www.vitaminstuff.com/herbs-gotu-k...

I use Rhodiola Rosea tincture when I need to concentrate and focus.

http://content.herbalgram.org/wholefoods...