Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:49:02 GMT Despite the general belief, a new study voices doubt over the efficacy of herbal Ginkgo biloba supplements in slowing down the pace of cognitive impairments. http://www.presstv.ir/photo/20091230/khashayar20091230164614046.jpg Previous studies had reported that Ginkgo biloba improves memory, protecting individuals against age-related cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease. "Ginkgo biloba is marketed widely and used with the hope of improving, preventing, or delaying cognitive impairment associated with aging and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer disease," said lead researcher Steven DeKosky. According to the study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, ginkgo extract does not slow the rate of cognitive decline in healthy individuals nor those with mild cognitive impairment. The study found the herb had no effect on global cognitive function or on specific cognitive domains of memory, language, attention, visuospatial abilities and executive functions. Scientists concluded that the herb is ineffective in preventing early symptoms of dementia or normal aging. PKH/HGH Related Stories: Ginkgo biloba improves memory? Ginkgo ineffective in Alzheimer's Ginkgo lowers stroke complications http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=114974§ionid=3510210 -- A government, of Israel, by Israel, and, for: Israel. But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. The light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness! Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Other posts:
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