Ginkgo – for Diabetes Prevention

365 CAPSULES

Ginkgo Biloba Certified Extract™ 120 mg, 365 capsules.

Animal studies demonstrate that ginkgo improves glucose metabolism in muscle fibers and prevents atrophy (Punkt K et al 1999). Animal studies also show that Ginkgo biloba extracts significantly inhibit post-meal sugar levels and act as anti-hyperglycemic agents (Tanaka S et al 2004).

Ginkgo has also been observed to lower blood glucose levels. Ginkgo supplementation produced an increase in liver metabolism of insulin and oral hypoglycemic medications, which corresponded to a reduction in plasma glucose levels (Kudolo GB 2001).

Caution:

• Individuals with a known risk factor for intracranial hemorrhage, systematic arterial hypertension, diabetes, or seizures should avoid ginkgo.
• Do not use prior to or after surgery.
• Avoid concomitant use of ginkgo with NSAIDS, blood thinners, diuretics, or SSRI’s.
• Gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea and diarrhea) may occur.
• Allergic skin reactions may occur.
• Elevations in blood pressure may occur.