Ginkgo May Not Boost Brain Health
Taking ginkgo biloba can not protect the brain against the negative effects of aging, according to a recent study. Is said to increase blood flow to the brain, Ginkgo is one of the most widely used treatments herbal consumed precisely to prevent cognitive decline associated with age, the authors of the study.
For the study, researchers recruited 3,069 adults (72-96 years) who had normal cognition or mild cognitive impairment. About half of the participants received 120 mg of ginkgo twice daily, while the remaining members were given a placebo.
After a median follow up of 6.1 years, researchers have used a series of tests to measure changes in cognition. The results revealed no evidence that ginkgo reduced the rate of cognitive decline in older people.
To preserve brain health with age, health professionals recommend eating a balanced diet (rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains and low in saturated fat), staying mentally active (making words puzzles or learning new skills or languages , for example), and regular exercise.
