Monday, November 19, 2018

Gingko Leaves Left Out

This is too easy. Why didn't you put ginkgo in the gingko supplement?
Gingko supplements are
extracted from leaves.
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.
Answer: I forgot.

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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