meta_analysis
    2012
    High Quality

    Ginkgo biloba for cognitive enhancement in healthy individuals: a systematic review

    Laws KR, Sweetnam H, Kondel TK

    Published in Human Psychopharmacology

    Methodology

    Meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials of Ginkgo biloba on memory, attention and executive function in healthy adults.

    Key Findings

    No reliable benefit of Ginkgo biloba was found on any cognitive domain in healthy people.

    Conclusions

    Ginkgo does not improve learning or cognitive performance in healthy individuals.

    Limitations

    Trials varied in dose and duration; publication bias possible.

    Supplements Studied

    No reliable benefit of Ginkgo biloba was found on any cognitive domain in healthy people.

    Outcomes Measured

    Learning Speed Increase

    No reliable benefit of Ginkgo biloba was found on any cognitive domain in healthy people

    Study Details

    Year:2012
    Duration:12 weeks
    Quality Score:8/10

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