Second Large Study Shows Ginkgo biloba Ineffective for Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study published in the journal Lancet Neurology reports that Ginkgo biloba does not protect patients from Alzheimer’s disease. This 5 year study conducted in France,  included close to 3000 patients assigned to either Ginkgo biloba or placebo.  A similar percentage in each group was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.  Although bleeding is one of the severe adverse effects associated with this plant, the incidence of bleeding and cardiovascular events did not differ. How often do you treat patients with Alzheimer’s disease? What are your typical recommendations?

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