Ginkgo Biloba

The overall rating for ginkgo biloba is 1 out of 3 meaning there is little if any evidence that this supplement does what it claims to do. Using this supplement will not lead to positive results.

Table of Contents

  1. Simple Report
  2. Detailed Report
  3. Overall Effectiveness Rating
  4. Research Rating
  5. Products Containing Ginkgo Biloba
  6. Claim Ratings
  7. References

Ginkgo Biloba Simple Report

  • Supplement: Ginkgo Biloba
  • Supplement Category: plant and food extracts
  • Number of Products Containing Ginkgo Biloba: 84
  • Effectiveness Rating: 1 out of 3
  • Research Rating: 20 (above 80 indicates sufficient research)
  • Number of Studies: 1
  • Number of Claims: 2

Ginkgo Biloba Detailed Report

Overall Effectiveness Rating

The overall effectiveness rating for ginkgo biloba is 1 out of 3. This rating means there is little to no evidence to back the supplement's use. Using this supplement will not lead to positive results. Note, this effectiveness rating is for ginkgo biloba as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.

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Research Rating for Ginkgo Biloba

There is one study in the database on ginkgo biloba; the research rating is 20. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating. Note, this research rating is for ginkgo biloba as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.

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Products Containing Ginkgo Biloba

Products Names Amount of Ginkgo Biloba
On Point 150mg
Alpha Libido 50mg
Nootropic Power 150mg
Wolverine Amount not listed.
Tranquil 250mg
Full list of all 84 products containing Ginkgo Biloba.

Claim Ratings

The overall ratings above are an average of the individual claim ratings below. Individual claims may have higher or lower ratings compared to the supplement's overall rating. For example, some supplements may have excellent backing for one claim, but be completely useless for another. Click on a claim below for more information.

Hormone Function Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
decrease cortisol levels
increase testosterone

References

Title of Study
Effect of Ginkgo biloba Extract on Plasma Steroid Concentrations in Healthy Volunteers: A Pilot Study