For This study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), researchers at the University of Pittsburgh divided a sample of over 3000 people into two groups. The first received doses of Gingko biloba while the second was given a placebo without his knowledge.
The researchers say they have found “no evidence of an effect of Ginkgo biloba on the evolution of cognitive faculties and no effect on certain cognitive areas such as visual and spatial construction, language, attention and speed. psychomotor “.
The extract of Gingko Biloba leaves is currently one of the drugs most often prescribed by herbalists in the treatment of cerebral aging. It is indeed very rich in active flavonoids with antioxidant properties.