What it is
EGb 761 is the standardised ginkgo biloba leaf extract (24% flavone glycosides, 6% terpene lactones) used in European pharmacopeia for decades.
Supplement · Nootropic & Cerebral Circulation
Ginkgo Biloba (EGb 761)
EGb 761, Tebonin
120–240 mg of EGb 761 · vegan · gluten-free · 60 caps
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How it works
Improves cerebral microcirculation, inhibits platelet activating factor, and protects against ischemia-reperfusion injury. Mild MAO-B inhibition contributes to cognitive effects.
Who should take it
Adults with mild cognitive impairment, tinnitus, peripheral vascular disease, or age-related cognitive maintenance.
Avoid / careful
Coordinate with anticoagulants. Stop 2 weeks before surgery.
When to take it
Morning
Noon
Evening
Night
How to take it
With food
Empty stomach
Before food
FAQs
Frequently asked
Can Ginkgo Biloba improve memory in healthy individuals?
While EGb 761 is studied for mild cognitive impairment, its effects on memory in healthy young adults are less pronounced and not its primary indication.
How long does it take to see effects from Ginkgo Biloba?
Benefits, particularly for cognitive function and circulation, may take 4-8 weeks of consistent daily use to become noticeable.
Are there side effects of Ginkgo Biloba?
Common side effects are generally mild and can include headache, dizziness, or gastrointestinal upset. Serious side effects like bleeding are rare but possible, especially with concurrent anticoagulant use.
Research summary
A plain-English read of the literature behind this supplement. Not a clinical recommendation.
GuidAge, GEM, and many other European trials at 240 mg/day show modest cognitive benefits and tinnitus reduction.
From the blog
Editorial notes
SacredBod's longer take on Ginkgo Biloba (EGb 761) — context the structured blocks above don't capture.
Ginkgo Biloba (EGb 761) is a nootropic & cerebral circulation supplement. EGb 761 is the standardised ginkgo biloba leaf extract (24% flavone glycosides, 6% terpene lactones) used in European pharmacopeia for decades.
How it works
Improves cerebral microcirculation, inhibits platelet activating factor, and protects against ischemia-reperfusion injury. Mild MAO-B inhibition contributes to cognitive effects.
Who it’s for
Adults with mild cognitive impairment, tinnitus, peripheral vascular disease, or age-related cognitive maintenance.
Dosage & timing
- Typical dose: 120–240 mg of EGb 761
- Best time: morning
- With food: with-food
- Expected onset: 4–8 weeks for cognitive markers.
India context
Availability on Amazon India is currently limited or import-only for this form. International brands (iHerb, NOW Foods, Doctor’s Best) ship to India with variable customs handling. Local Ayurvedic equivalents may offer overlapping benefits.
Safety
Coordinate with anticoagulants. Stop 2 weeks before surgery.
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