Vitamins to help you through the Christmas Season!

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HO HO HO!!

All the team at Vitaday wish you all a very merry Christmas and peaceful 2013.  If you need   a pick me up to help you through the Christmas season then try our Active Lifestyle support. http://www.vitaday.co.uk/active-lifestyle-support.html

It is packed full of essential vitamins and nutrients and minerals like magnesium  that will help you get over any excesses or indulgences!

National Eye Health Week 17th – 23rd September 2012

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DON’T LOSE SIGHT OF YOUR INDEPENDENCE CAMPAIGN – Doing our bit or National Eye Health Week 17th – 23rd September 2012

We’ll help pay for your eye test when you buy our Premium Lutein Eye Support Supplement

Do you know that according to the Royal National Institute of Blind People 2m people in the UK have sight problems, and this is increasing by 100 people a day? 100,000 people will go blind by 2020, yet the worst statistic is…….50% of them are preventable.

You are supposed to have an eye test every 2 years and Vitaday wants to encourage you to do so, by helping to pay for it. We offer to pay £5 towards your eyetest for every Vitaday Premium Lutein Eye Support product you buy. Simply send us confirmation when you have had an eyetest and we will make the payment to you. You decide when and where to have the test and what kind of test it is. Whether it is for AMD, diabetic retinopathy, or simply for a contact lense or spectacle perscription, we just want to encourage you to have one, as early detection is so vital to ensuring you don’t lose sight of your independence

Not only will our product support your eye health but you can be reassured you are getting the best advice from regular eye tests.

Lutein is also known as “Nature’s Sunglasses”. Our eyes are exposed to high energy blue light from light bulbs and computer screens, as well as from sunshine outdoors. When light stimulates the macula in the eye,  the chemical reaction sends visual images to the brain, but it also releases a cascade of harmful free radicals, which will damage and destroy these light sensitive cells if not neutralized immediately. Lutein protects the macula from damage through its antioxidant activity, and its yellow pigment filters out- like nature’s sunglasses – the harmful blue light associated with photo damage to the eye.

We have to obtain lutein from our diet since our bodies can’t produce it. Eating green leafy vegetables like spinach and kale provide the best dietary sources of lutein, but it is difficult to get enough. In Europe the average daily intake is only 2.2mg, when 10mg of lutein daily was found in a randomised control trial to have a positive effect. 3 of our premium lutein eye support capsules will give you 11mg of lutein, allowing you to tailor your daily supplement intake to support your own personal diet.

Lutein for eye health, Nature’s sunglasses

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Did you know?

  • 2m people in the UK have sight problems, which is increasing by…
  • 200 people A DAY, of which …..
  • 62% are women, and……
  • 0ver 100,000 people will go blind in the UK by 2020, yet….
  • 50% ARE PREVENTABLE

RESVERATROL AND THE FRENCH PARADOX

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RESVERATROL  AND THE FRENCH PARADOX

Resveratrol is showing immense promise as a benefit to your lifespan and healthspan, but  its presence in red wine does not explain the French Paradox. It’s much simpler than that.

Have you ever asked yourself why many of life’s little pleasures turn out to be bad for your health? You’ve been told you shouldn’t smoke, consume alcohol to excess or munch through a large bag of crisps while languishing on the sofa watching your favourite soap. You begin to  think that the big society is taking on all the traits of a boring  killjoy. Well I have asked those questions, so when I heard that red wine is good for you because it contained something called resveratrol,  I thought to myself, there is a god afterall , and he lives in France.  I decided to investigate a little further.

I say he lives in France because of what has become known as the “French Paradox”. Apparently   mortality from coronary heart disease is relatively low in France, even though they consume relatively high levels  of saturated fat and smoke a lot of cigarettes. This has led scientists to speculate that the regular consumption of red wine might provide additional protection from cardiovascular disease.

I have not been able to find out why  scientists concluded that, of all things French,  red wine was the reason for their relative good health.  It is already known that consumers of alcohol in moderation are also less likely to suffer from coronary disease, so why they thought there had to be other ingredients in red wine worth studying is hard to fathom.

The truth is that the health benefits of resveratrol should be considered separately to, rather than as part of, the benefits of consuming red wine. Resveratrol comes from grape-seeds and the skin of red grapes, but there is simply not enough resveratrol in a bottle of red wine to make a difference to your health. To put it in perspective, the average 1 litre bottle of red wine contains between 2 to 7mg of resveratrol, while a single Vitaday resveratrol capsule contains 60mg, and we recommend you take 2 to 4 daily!

I don’t suggest consuming 30 bottles of red wine a day as a viable source of resveratrol  but you should consider healthy alternatives such as a bunch of red grapes, some peanuts, or blueberries and tailor your consumption of Vitaday’s resveratrol supplement to suit your diet.

My concern is that by dismissing the health benefits of resveratrol in red wine, there is a danger that the benefits of  resveratrol itself may be dismissed. Resveratrol only came to the attention of the scientific community in 1992, so the research data is in the early stages, but results to date are immensely encouraging . Resveratrol  has been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells, acts as an anti-inflammatory, and supports cardio-vascular health.

Resveratrol is also proven as an activator of SIRT1, one of 7 NAD dependent enzymes. Preclinical studies with SIRT1 activators demonstrate their potential importance in multiple disease areas, including Type 2 diabetes and related cardiovascular, inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases. Supplementing with Vitday’s resveratrol could benefit the lifespan and healthspan of those that are overweight.

While the scientific studies to date are extremely promising, the hype has encouraged  some in the wine industry to campaign to have red wine labelled a health product! What merriment we could all have if our local G.P. was writing prescriptions for Beaujolais Nouveau and we all headed to the off-licence rather than the pharmacy to pick up our “medicine”.

Over the next few weeks I intend to cover some of the  results of the resveratrol studies  in further articles, but back to the French Paradox. My explanation  for the French Paradox is the French themselves. Here are my four good reasons why the French don’t suffer coronary disease to the same extent as the rest of us:

i)                    They don’t worry, and they have perfected the  Gallic shrug to prove it;

ii)                   They love food, and treat lunchtime with the importance and respect  it deserves;

iii)                 They kiss a lot, and French kissing is good for anyone’s heart.

iv)                 They speak a seductive language with an accent that will keep the blood racing through the veins  of even the dullest economist or financial actuary!

The French have a phrase for it, which has entered the English language and is defined in the Oxford English dictionary as “exuberant joy of life”.   The French call it  “Joie de vivre” . I say it is the reason  for the French Paradox, and I don’t believe any scientific study is going to convince me otherwise.

BON JOUR MON AMI!

 

 

Press Release Re: Diabetes UK

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Vitaday calls on Diabetes UK to revise its working relationship policy

Diabetes charity refuses to work with premium vitamin & mineral supplement  brand pursuing its social responsibility agenda.

Vitaday, a new premium vitamin and mineral supplement brand, has called on the diabetes charity Diabetes UK, to revise its working relationship policy, after the charity confirmed it did not approve working with general nutritional supplement companies.

Des Swan, co-founder of Vitaday, approached Diabetes UK, offering to develop some ideas for promoting better eye health amongst the public. 100,000 people are expected to go blind in the Uk by 2020, yet 50% of these are preventable.  Diabetes illness is rising dramatically as a result of the obesity epidemic and this in turn is increasing eye health issues, including blindness.

Des Swan explained : “At Vitaday  we take our social responsibility seriously  and  we want to give back by supporting health awareness programmes of government and NGO’s in any way we can. 2m people in the UK already have sight problems, with 200 people added to that list every day. We want to support the government strategy “Vision 2020 The Right to Sight”, and we thought Diabetes UK was a great charity to start with, as so many of the eyesight cases result from the onset of diabetes.

We were taken aback when Diabetes UK informed us:

“We [Diabetes UK] work on the basis of our ethics of working relationships policy, which states that we not approve to work with general nutritional supplements companies.

We are a health charity and our key messages are to have a healthy, balanced diet which should provide all our vitamins and minerals. We do not endorse using supplementation.”

Vitaday wholeheartedly agrees that a balanced diet should provide all the nutrients that people need in order to optimize their health and wellbeing. Unfortunately it is a fact of life that a balanced diet is not achieved by the majority of people, and so vitamin and mineral supplements do have a role to play.

We want to get our customers into the habit of taking an eye test at least every two years, and we want to help pay for it. Excuse the pun but the policy of Diabetes UK is very short-sighted.”

Diabetes UK doesn’t work with the supplement industry, but it has a different opinion of working with the pharmaceutical industry. Diabetes UK has a working partnership with Pfizer, who have identified diabetes as one of their six “Invest to Win” areas, where they believe they have significant opportunities for innovation and market leadership.  The Pfizer Pipeline Report issued on May 10th 2012 reveals that 11 of the 87 compounds in the  pipeline relate to diabetes.  In 2006 Pfizer identified Diabetes as a $19.5bn market opportunity, third only to Obesity ($35bn) and Atherosclerosis ($34bn).

Des Swan continued; “Pfizer see huge commercial opportunities in the treatment of diabetes but Vitaday is very much on the prevention side of the fence. It is extremely disappointing that Diabetes UK doesn’t embrace our efforts in prevention as equally as Pfizer’s contribution to treatment.

Despite this setback Vitaday will redouble its efforts to raise awareness amongst the general public.  Small as we are, our objective is to support the prevention of illness rather than increase our share of its treatment. We don’t dismiss the need for the research and development programmes of Pfizer, nor the  benefits of their products, but with the greatest respect, a charity such as Diabetes UK  is not qualified to judge the benefits of our products.

As a result of our approach to Diabetes UK, they are now saying they may revise their ethics on working relationships. I call on them to do this urgently and to take a more enlightened view of the contribution Vitaday can make to improve the health and wellbeing of the nation”, Des Swan said.

Krill oil, more powerful than fish oils.

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We caught the fish so you don't have to. Vitaday premium fish and krill oils

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What Does Vitaday Superba Krill Oil 500mg Do? A guide by our Nutritional Therapist.

Vitaday Superba Krill Oil is a rich source of the omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. It is obtained from krill, a shrimp-like crustacean. Krill oil has several advantages over fish oil. In fish oil, EPA and DHA are bound to triglycerides while in krill oil, these are bound to phospholipids. In our body, EPA and DHA are found attached to phospholipids, so these fatty acids in krill oil may be easier for our bodies to digest and metabolise.

In addition, apart from EPA and DHA, krill oil contains astaxanthin, a unique anti-oxidant with a number of health benefits; it also protects the oil against oxidation, prolonging its shelf life (it is less likely to go rancid compared to fish oil). Furthermore, krill have a shorter life span than fish, and therefore are less likely to accumulate toxins within their bodies. Krill oil is also more sustainable than fish oil, because of krill’s large populations and rapid reproductive cycles.

A study by McGill University (Canada) found that krill oil at 1 to 1.5 g daily for three months is effective at reducing total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, triglycerides and blood glucose; these improvements were better than those reported for fish oil [1]. This indicates that krill oil can protect against cardiovascular disease.

Krill oil at just 300 mg daily was found to be effective at inhibiting inflammation and reducing arthritic symptoms after just 7 days of treatment [2]. This study found that the improvements were both in symptoms as reported by the patients and in blood CRP levels. CRP levels in the blood are a clinical measure of inflammation.

Another study, by the University of Montreal (Canada), reported that krill oil significantly improved dysmenorrhoea (menstrual pain) and the emotional symptoms of premenstrual syndrome [3]. This study found that krill oil was more effective than fish oil for the management of premenstrual syndrome.

References

[1] Bunea, R et al., “Evaluation of the effects of Neptune Krill Oil on the clinical course of hyperlipidemia.,” Altern Med Rev, pp. 420-8, 2004.
[2] Deutsch, L, “Evaluation of the effect of Neptune Krill Oil on chronic inflammation and arthritic symptoms.,” J Am Coll Nutr, pp. 39-48, 2007.
[3] Sampalis, F et al., “Evaluation of the effects of Neptune Krill Oil on the management of premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea.,” Altern Med Rev, pp. 171-9, 2003.

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Elevated blood sugars, Try Cinnamon

Try Cinnamon Powder as a means of controlling elevated blood sugar levels.

Have you ever had a blood test, from the results of which your doctor has advised you that your blood sugar levels are elevated?

You have probably been warned (and rightly so!) to cut out sweet and processed products, and to take in some exercise.

But have you heard about Cinnamon Powder? Ordinary Cinnamon powder that you can find in the condiment or baking section of your supermarket.  It may very well hold a key for you in helping you regulate and control your blood sugar levels, preventing those awful lows when your blood sugars drop.

Now, lets be clear,  I am not talking about buying a yummy cinnamon swirl from the bakery! or a slice of apple pie baked with cinnamon!!

The best way to introduce it into your diet is to slice up an apple or a hard pear (they are so much nicer that way, once you get used to them) and literally add a sprinkle of cinnamon over them.  the juice of the fruit will allow it to coat it.  I find it gives a wonderful flavour to the fruit and furthermore has increased my 5-a-day intake of fruit.  Once you get comfortable with the cinnamon taste you can sprinkle liberally your fruit with it!

Vitaday offer a number of products that may assist with symptoms of elevated blood sugars, however natural cinnamon powder is something that we are happy to recommend to all our readers.

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Montmorency Cherry, New aid in the fight of Jet lag

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If you have taken a long distance flight you know all about jet lag. But if you are in a job that means you’re working when everyone else is sleeping you probably know all about jet lag too. Have you ever finished a night shift, or a night shift roster, and tried to sleep during the day on your day off? Its not easy, and it is generally not a settled sleep.

We have introduced Montmorency Cherry into our range for you. The cherry contains melatonin naturally, a molecule critical in regulating the sleep/wake cycle in humans. So if you are a frequent flyer or a long haul traveller, taking our montomerency cherry may help you arrive fully prepared for the new time zone.

But if you are a shift worker, we suggest you try our high strength formula as well, to support the proper regulation of your sleep/wake pattern. Researchers at Northumbria University found that healthy volunteers exhibited better and longer sleep periods when consuming this cherry.

The Science bit by our Nutritional Therapist

The Montmorency Cherry (Prunus cerasus) is a type of sour cherry that produces a red fruit. The fruit extract is high in anti-oxidants [1], substances that protect your body against free-radical induced damage. Free radicals are found in the environment (e.g. from pollutants) but are also produced within the body as by-products of metabolism. Regular consumption of anti-oxidants can keep you protected against conditions such as heart disease, cancer, and cognitive decline [2].

The Montmorency Cherry is also rich in anti-inflammatory compounds [1] and these can improve conditions characterized by excessive inflammation, such as arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. In addition, a study by the Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine found that extracts from this fruit contain substances that stimulate the immune system [3], therefore keeping it at an optimal state to combat illnesses and infections. If you tend to catch a cold all too often, this may be the supplement for you.

Vitaday Montmorency Cherry Capsules 550mg can improve sleep duration and quality, as it contains melatonin, a molecule critical in regulating the sleep-wake cycle in humans. In fact, researchers at Northumbria University (UK) found that healthy volunteers given the juice of this cherry exhibited better and longer sleep periods [4].

If you want to sleep better, stay away from illnesses, and slow down the effects of aging, Vitaday Montmorency Cherry Capsules 550mg may be the missing piece of the puzzle you have been looking for!

References

[1] Blando, F et al., “Sour Cherry (Prunus cerasus L) Anthocyanins as Ingredients for Functional Foods.,” J Biomed Biotechnol, pp. 253-258, 2004.
[2] Ames, BN et al., “Oxidants, antioxidants, and the degenerative diseases of aging.,” Proc Natl Acad Sci USA, pp. 7915-22, 1993.
[3] Abid, S et al., “Immunomodulatory studies of a bioactive fraction from the fruit of Prunus cerasus in BALB/c mice.,” Int Immunopharmacol, pp. 626-34, 2012.
[4] Howatson, G et al., “Effect of tart cherry juice (Prunus cerasus) on melatonin levels and enhanced sleep quality.,” Eur J Nutr, 2011.

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Glucosamine, keeps your joints limber.

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Vitaday Glucosamine 1500mg is a glucosamine sulphate supplement. Glucosamine has been shown to slow the progression of osteoarthritis, ameliorate knee injuries, and enhance skin health.

What Does Vitaday Glucosamine 1500mg Do? A guide by our Nutritional Therapist.

Vitaday Glucosamine 1500mg is high quality glucosamine sulphate supplement, a naturally occurring substance in the body. Glucosamine is a precursor of glycosaminoglycan, which is used in the formation and repair of cartilage. It is known that glucosamine production declines with age, and supplementing glucosamine may confer joint-protecting benefits.

A rigorous review of scientific evidence, conducted by researchers from the University of Liege (Belgium), concluded that there is compelling evidence that glucosamine sulphate may interfere with the progression of osteoarthritis [1], a condition caused by wear and tear of the joints. The same review reported that glucosamine sulphate also provides some symptomatic relief from osteoarthritis pain.

Glucosamine supplementation can be beneficial for injured athletes: according to the Belgrade Sports Academy (Serbia), athletes with acute knee injury supplementing with glucosamine at 1500mg per day demonstrated better improvements in knee flexion and extension compared with athletes not supplementing with glucosamine [2].

The benefits of glucosamine are not limited to joint health. As reported in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, glucosamine supplements can exert beneficial effects on the skin and skin cells, accelerating wound healing and decreasing wrinkles [3].

References 

[1] Bruyere, O et al., “Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate as therapeutic agents for knee and hip osteoarthritis.,” Drugs Aging, pp. 573-80, 2007.
[2] Ostojic, SM et al., “Glucosamine administration in athletes: effects on recovery of acute knee injury.,” Res Sports Med, pp. 113-24, 2007.
[3] Bissett, DL, “Glucosamine: an ingredient with skin and other benefits.,” J Cosmet Dermatol, pp. 309-15, 2006.

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Gluco Balance, help at hand to regulate blood sugars

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Vitaday Gluco Balance Support combines a number of natural ingredients that have been shown to have a beneficial effect on blood glucose levels. This supplement may help to support healthy blood glucose levels and optimal energy levels.

What Does Vitaday Gluco Balance Support Do? A guide by our Nutritional Therapist.

Chronically high blood glucose levels indicate a higher risk of diabetes and may lead to other health complications. In addition, sharp peaks and troughs in blood glucose levels can leave you feeling fatigued and worn out, hence optimal blood glucose control is crucial for healthy energy levels. Vitaday Gluco Balance Support combines the health properties of beta glucans, fish oil, cinnamon, fenugreek, alpha lipoic acid, and chromium picolinate. These nutrients may help support optimal blood glucose levels, and mental and physical energy levels.

As reported in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, beta glucans can significantly lower glucose and insulin responses [1], possibly by slowing the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates. Beta glucans from oats (like those found in Vitaday Gluco Balance Support) can also lower total cholesterol levels [2].

Fish oil is a source of the long chain omega 3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Fish oil has well known cardio-protective properties [3]; however, its health benefits are not limited to the cardiovascular system. In a study by the University of Turku (Finland), it was found that healthy females supplementing with fish oil at 2.8g/daily for 4 weeks exhibited lower blood glucose levels [4].

Cinnamon is very active in the body, and seems to mimic the effects of insulin. According to researchers from the University of West London (UK), cinnamon supplementation has a beneficial effect on blood sugar control – both short term and long term [5]. Another herbal extract in Vitaday Gluco Balance Support is fenugreek seed extract, which is known to improve blood glucose and cholesterol levels [6].

Vitaday Gluco Balance Support also incorporates alpha lipoic acid and chromium picolinate. Alpha lipoic acid is used in the body for the production of energy from food, and it has been shown that supplementing with this nutrient can promote weight loss [7], improve blood glucose control [8], reduce the risk of cataracts and vascular damage [9] and improve insulin sensitivity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome [10]. Chromium picolinate is the supplemental form of the essential micronutrient chromium. Supplementing with chromium picolinate has been shown to improve blood glucose control in diabetics [11]. 

References 

[1] Granfeldt, Y et al., “Muesli with 4 g oat beta-glucans lowers glucose and insulin responses after a bread meal in healthy subjects.,” Eur J Clin Nutr, pp. 600-7, 2008.
[2] Biorklund, M et al., “Changes in serum lipids and postprandial glucose and insulin concentrations after consumption of beverages with beta-glucans from oats or barley: a randomised dose-controlled trial.,” Eur J Clin Nutr, pp. 1272-81, 2005.
[3] Roth, EM et al., “Fish oil for primary and secondary prevention of coronary heart disease.,” Curr Atheroscler Rep, pp. 66-72, 2010.
[4] Tahvonen, RL et al., “Black currant seed oil and fish oil supplements differ in their effects on fatty acid profiles of plasma lipids, and concentrations of serum total and lipoprotein lipids, plasma glucose and insulin.,” J Nutr Biochem, pp. 353-9, 2005.
[5] Akilen, R et al., “Cinnamon in glycaemic control: Systematic review and meta analysis.,” Clin Nutr, 2012.
[6] Roberts, KT, “The potential of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) as a functional food and nutraceutical and its effects on glycemia and lipidemia.,” J Med Food, pp. 1485-9, 2011.
[7] Koh, EH et al., “Effects of alpha-lipoic Acid on body weight in obese subjects.,” Am J Med, pp. e1-8, 2011.
[8] Singh, U et al., “Alpha-lipoic acid supplementation and diabetes.,” Nutr Rev, pp. 646-57, 2008.
[9] Packer, L et al., “Molecular aspects of lipoic acid in the prevention of diabetes complications.,” Nutrition, pp. 888-95, 2001.
[10] Masharani, U et al., “Effects of controlled-release alpha lipoic acid in lean, nondiabetic patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.,” J Diabetes Sci Technol, pp. 359-64, 2010.
[11] Broadhurst, CL et al., “Clinical studies on chromium picolinate supplementation in diabetes mellitus–a review.,” Diabetes Technol Ther, pp. 677-87, 2006.

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Ginkgo Biloba harness the benefits of the world’s oldest living species of tree!

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Vitaday Ginkgo Biloba 6000mg is an extract from the ginkgo biloba leaves. Ginkgo biloba extract is associated with a number of health benefits, including enhanced brain function.

What Does Vitaday Ginkgo Biloba 6000mg Do? A guide by our Nutritional Therapist.

Vitaday Ginkgo Biloba 6000mg is an extract from the leaves of the ginkgo biloba tree, the oldest living species of tree. Ginkgo biloba has been cultivated in China for a very long time, and individual trees may live more than 1,000 years, partly owing to the tree’s exceptional resistance to disease and its insect-resistant wood. Ginkgo biloba leaf extract has been found to be associated with a number of health benefits.

Ginkgo biloba is thought to increase blood supply by dilating blood vessels and reducing blood viscosity. According to researchers from the University of Oxford (UK), there is promising evidence that ginkgo biloba can improve brain function [1]. This extract has also been shown to be beneficial for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia [2].

There is emerging evidence that ginkgo biloba can improve the symptoms of tinnitus [3], a condition characterized by the perception of sound when there is actually no sound. Ginkgo biloba extract can also improve the prognosis of normal tension glaucoma, according to researchers from the NHIC Ilsan Hospital (Korea) [4].

References 

[1] Birks, J et al., “Ginkgo biloba for cognitive impairment and dementia.,” Cochrane Database Syst Rev, p. CD003120, 2002.
[2] Ihl, R et al., “Efficacy and tolerability of a once daily formulation of Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761® in Alzheimer’sdisease and vascular dementia: results from a randomised controlled trial.,” Pharmacopsychiatry, pp. 41-6, 2012.
[3] von Boettricher, A, “Ginkgo biloba extract in the treatment of tinnitus: a systematic review.,” Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat, pp. 441-7, 2011.
[4] Park, JW et al., “Short-term effects of Ginkgo biloba extract on peripapillary retinal blood flow in normal tension glaucoma.,” Korean J Ophthalmol, pp. 323-8, 2011.

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