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1. can ginkgo increase blood pressure?
Taking ginkgo in the form of dietary supplements does not increase blood pressure. On the contrary, ginkgo can lower blood pressure in the human organism. The reason for this is the vasodilatory property of ginkgo extract. Ginkgo in the form of food supplements not only lowers blood pressure, but also the cortisol secretion during stress.
2. the effect of the dry extract
The leaves of the ginkgo tree are dried and then ground to obtain the extract. The ginkgo extract shows many very different actions and effects on the human organism.
Ginkgo Biloba dry extract:
- improves the oxygen uptake
- protects the human organism from toxic stress and free radicals
- reduces the degradation of nerve cells
- dilates blood vessels
- inactivates oxygen radicals
3. interactions with ginkgo
When taking ginkgo in the form of supplements with other medications, interactions cannot be ruled out. However, this only includes certain medications such as anticoagulant drugs. These are for example ASS, Clopidogrel, Warfarin and Phenprocoumon. Taking ginkgo with efavirenz is not recommended because the concentration of the active substance efavirenz in the plasma can be reduced.
4. ginkgo in the form of food supplements
Who wants to take Ginkgo Biloba in the form of food supplements, should absolutely pay attention to the form of the active substance and its origin. Ginkgo capsules are particularly suitable for increasing the value. They are very well tolerated and are utilized by the body to a high degree. Likewise, the preparation should not contain any chemical additives such as microcrystalline cellulose. If you buy a preparation from Germany, you can be sure that the product has also been produced safely and is of high quality.
Our recommendation:
Vitamineule® Ginkgo Capsules
In our online shop you will find our ginkgo capsules from Vitamineule®, which are completely free of artificial additives. Vitamineule® Ginkgo Capsules contain 120 mg of pure Ginkgo Biloba extract per capsule. Each tin contains 90 capsules. In addition to fast & free shipping, we offer a voluntary six-month return guarantee on all products.
5. conclusion: can ginkgo increase blood pressure?
Taking ginkgo in supplement form does not increase blood pressure, but can lower it. The reason for this is the vasodilatory property of the ginkgo tree. When it comes to taking it, you can choose between ginkgo capsules and ginkgo tablets. Both forms are easy to use and enter the circulation quickly.
Further reading:
- Management of Iron-Deficiency Anemia in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
- Management of Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Ginkgo biloba for the treatment of tinnitus
- Ginkgo Biloba for Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
- Ginkgo biloba Extract in Vascular Protection: Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Applications
- Neuroprotective Potential of Ginkgo biloba in Retinal Diseases
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