Answer: I forgot.Two dietary supplements promoted as improving memory using Ginkgo biloba contained either none of the ingredient or a lower amount than advertised, a government watchdog said Wednesday.
Gingko supplements are
extracted from leaves.
Without excusing it, this consumer fraud may not make much difference for health purposes. [bold added]
Supplements containing Ginkgo biloba extract, made from one of the world’s oldest living tree species, are often bought by consumers trying to prevent or treat age-related memory loss, the GAO said.....There is no “conclusive evidence” the extract is helpful for any health condition, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, a part of the National Institutes of Health.Gingko's improved blood-flow doesn't reach the gullibility section of the brain, apparently.
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