Does Ginkgo Biloba Extract Have Other Functions Besides Protecting The Eyes?

 

Ginkgo biloba extract, referred to as GBE, is extracted from ginkgo leaves. It is used in traditional medicine, modern medicine, and modern health products. Its main functions are to protect vision, protect nerves, protect brain health and anti-oxidation.

 

Wild ginkgo is listed as a first-class protected plant in China, but artificially cultivated ginkgo is not subject to protection regulations. Our company uses artificially cultivated ginkgo.

 

Its core active ingredients include:

 

• Flavonoids: Quercetin, Kaempferol, Isorhamnetin
• Terpene Lactones: Ginkgolide A/B/C, Bilobalide
• Organic Acids and Polysaccharides

 

Ginkgo biloba extract powder usually contain 24% flavonoid glycosides and 6% terpene lactones to ensure ingredient stability.

 

 

1. Improve cognitive function
It can increase cerebral blood flow and reduce beta-amyloid deposition. Some clinical trials have found that it has an improvement effect on mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early dementia, but there are relatively few studies and a large amount of research data is needed to support it.

 

2. Promote blood circulation

• Peripheral vascular disease: relieve intermittent claudication.

 

3. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory

The flavonoids contained in ginkgo biloba leaf extract can reduce inflammatory factors and have a certain effect on relieving chronic inflammation such as arthritis.

 

 

4. Mood regulation
Small-scale studies have shown that supplementation with ginkgo may reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, possibly related to regulation of the 5-HT system.

 

5. Other potential uses

• Tinnitus: Some patients report symptom relief, but the evidence is low.
• Sexual dysfunction: It can help improve sexual dysfunction caused by antidepressants.

 

6. Protect eye health

 

• Eye health:

It may delay the progression of glaucoma or macular degeneration by enhancing retinal blood supply.

 

• Enhance mitochondrial function

Ginkgo leaf extract can optimize the energy metabolism of retinal cells and reduce ATP depletion caused by hypoxia, especially for ischemic optic neuropathy.

 

• Protect the optic nerve

By regulating glutamate excitotoxicity, it reduces the damage of excessive glutamate to the ganglion, promotes the expression of neurotrophic factors, and delays optic nerve atrophy.

 

 

Fruiterco is an export company that mainly produces plant extracts, health product raw materials, and cosmetic raw materials. The company has a 20+ professional service after-sales team.

 

Our products are sold to North America, Europe, Australia, South America and Asia. Our products have passed quality inspection and also support customer re-inspection. If you want to buy ginkgo biloba extract, you can contact us: Email: info@fruiterco.com.

 

 

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