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Article: Gingko biloba does not appear to prevent dementia, Alzheimer's disease.
- Article from:
- Drug Week
- Article date:
- December 5, 2008
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Use of the herb Ginkgo biloba, claimed to have beneficial effects on memory and cognition, was not effective in reducing the rate of dementia or Alzheimer's disease among more than 1,500 elderly study participants after several years of use, according to a study in the November 19 issue of JAMA (see also JAMA and Archives Journals).
Dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease (AD), is a prevalent chronic disease currently affecting more than 5 million people in the United States and is a leading cause of age-related disability and long-term care placement, according to background information in the article. Ginkgo biloba is prescribed in some areas of the world for ...