In another double blind clinic study, Ginkgo Biloba extract was shown to produce restoration of vigilance to approximately normal levels together with improved mental performance correlated with improvements in FEG tracings. This effect is reflected at the behavioral level. Ginkgo Biloba extract may be of great benefit to many cases of senility, including Alzheimer. In recent studies, Ginkgo Biloba has demonstrated an ability to neutralize free radicals. Free radicals are directly implicated in the aging process as in many other debilitating conditions.
Oxygen scavengers are among the best substances used to prevent the formation of free radicals.
The flavanoids of Ginkgo inducing geucetin, are extremely potent oxygen scanners. Possessing a particular affinity for the central nervous system as well as the adrenal, and thyroid glands, concentrated Ginkgo Biloba is ideally suited for use in protecting heart, blood vessels, and brain against the destructive influence of free radicals. Research has shown that Ginkgo Biloba extract significantly prevents the onset and severity of visual impairment, probably because of its effect on free radicals. In other research involving the visual apparatus, Ginkgo has likewise demonstrated anti-radical properties. In 1980, it was discovered that Ginkgo Biloba extract effectively reduced the tendency of blood components to stick together, therefore, it reduced the tendency for dangerous clots or thrombi to form in veins and arteries.