Ginkgo Biloba Health Benefits | OutcomeReference

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Ginkgo biloba, known as ginkgo or gingko (both pronounced /ˈɡɪŋkoʊ/), also known as the ginkgo tree or the maidenhair tree, is the only living species in the division Ginkgophyta, all others being extinct. It is found in fossils dating back 270 million years. Native to China, the tree is widely cultivated and was introduced early to human history. It has various uses in traditional medicine and as a source of food. The genus name Ginkgo is regarded as a misspelling of the Japanese gin kyo, "silver apricot"

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Minor decreased risk of Ovary cancer Reproductive system	1 study Ginkgo biloba and ovarian cancer prevention: Epidemiological and bi... Study in 2007 -59% with Moderate evidence 1,389 subjects
Minor decreased risk of Cognitive deficit Brain system	1 study Proof of efficacy of the ginkgo biloba special extract EGb 761 in o... Study in 1996 -1% with Moderate evidence in 28 weeks 216 subjects
Minor increase risk of Sleep Musculoskeletal system	1 study Polysomnographic effects of adjuvant ginkgo biloba therapy in patie... Study in 2001 +9% with Low evidence in 4 weeks 16 subjects
Minor increase risk of Subjective well-being Brain system	1 study Proof of efficacy of the ginkgo biloba special extract EGb 761 in o... Study in 1996 +5% with Moderate evidence in 28 weeks 216 subjects

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