Ginkgo Biloba Extract Certified ™

Comparable to the Gbe 24/6 extract used in clinical studies
120 mg, 365 capsule, Code 778

Standard Retail $48.00
Our Price $44.95

The phytonutrient profile of Ginkgo Biloba Extract Certified ™ is comparable to the Gbe 24/6 extract used in clinical studies worldwide and monographed in German Commission E. The health regulatory agency that regulates ginkgo purity in Germany mandates that ginkgo not contain more than 5 ppm of ginkgolic acid. Life Extension’s new low cost ginkgo contains less than 1 ppm of this toxic part of the ginkgo leaf. Ginkgolic acid is a substance related to anacardic acid (poison ivy) and may cause an allergic reaction in some people. Ginkgo Biloba Extract Certified ™ has the lowest ginkgolic acid of any product on the market.

Ginkgo Biloba Extract Certified ™ has high levels of ginkgolide B (>0.8%), which is the most studied terpene lactone, and thought to be a potent inhibitor of platelet activating factor (PAF). PAF is a powerful inflammatory mediator.*

There are 120 mg of this standardized ginkgo extract in each capsule of Life Extension Super Booster. If you take the Super Booster product, you do not need to take any additional ginkgo.

Ginkgo biloba extract is a potent antioxidant and scavenger of most free radical species, such as hydroxyl and peroxyl radicals and superoxide anions.1 It is known to protect the energy –producing mitochondria within the cells, thus enhancing oxygen utilization and cellular respiration.*

In a study to determine whether ginkgo extract could prevent age-associated cellular changes, the brain and liver mitochondria of old mice fed ginkgo extract in their drinking water was compared to those of young and old control mice. Mitochondria from the rats given ginkgo exhibited significantly less genetic damage, peroxide generation and oxidation of the crucial antioxidant glutathione than the nonsupplemented rats. In addition, mitochondria from the old rats given the ginkgo extract resembled those of the young rats much more closely, being similar in size and morphology. The study concluded that standardized ginkgo extract prevents age-related decline in mitochondrial structure and function by protecting mitochondria from oxidative damage.2

1. Du G, Willet K, Mouithys-Mikalad A, Sluse-Goffart CM, Droy-Lefaix MT, Sluse FE, EGb 761 protects liver mitochondria against injury induced by in vitro anoxia/reoxygenation. Free Radic Biol Med 1999; Sep;27(5-6):596-604.
2. Sastre J, Pallarado FV, Garcia de la Asuncion J, Vina J. Mitochondria, oxidative stress and aging. Free Radi Res 2000;Mar;32(3):189-98.

Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 capsule
Servings Per Container 60

Amount Per Serving
Ginkgo biloba (leaf) extract ............................120 mg
[standardized for 24% ginkgoflavon-glycosides (28.8 mg) 6% terpene lactones (7.2 mg) and <1 ppm ginkgolic acid]
Other ingredients: rice flour, gelatin, magnesium stearate.

Dosage and Use
Take one capsule per day, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. This product is best utilized when taken with food.

Caution
If you are taking anticoagulants or MAO inhibitors, consult your doctor before taking ginkgo. Not for use by pregnant or lactating women. The pharmaceutical grade botanical extract in Ginkgo Biloba Extract Certified ™ has been concentrated and dual standardized to ensure the highest quality, consistency, and biological activity. Ginkgo Biloba Extract Certified ™ contains the lowest level of ginkgolic acid available, even lower than the stringent 5 ppm German Commission E limit. Ginkgolic acid is an allergen for some people and is present in much higher levels in lower quality products.*

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease