$14.99 $0.49 per serving
Product analysis
Ginkgo Smart combines ginkgo with other ingredients for attention and memory support, though ginkgo findings are mixed. Unclear ginkgo preparation details limit how confidently those benefits apply.
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Nutrient Quality20
Most ingredient forms are unspecified, including the omega-3 form. Several named forms are present, but they do not establish the quality of the complete combination.
Ingredient Transparency65
Most amounts are listed, but few ingredient forms are identified. Some composition details are clear, while one part of the formula remains uncertain.
Value For Money28
The cost is unfavorable when judged by the amount of deanol. Value for the other ingredients remains uncertain, including omega-3 without a usable EPA and DHA comparison.
Customer Satisfaction83
Customer ratings are generally very positive. A substantial number of ratings gives a broad view of customer satisfaction.
Product Focus41
Ginkgo provides the main link to attention and memory, with mixed evidence. Small supporting amounts offer limited grounds for expecting a noticeable boost in everyday productivity.
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- 60 Liquid(s)
- Per serving
- $0.49
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Goals
Impact
Moderate effect
Ginkgo at 520 mg provides the main reviewed connection to brain energy processes. The 25 mg acetyl L-carnitine adds little at this amount, and the fish-oil total does not provide a declared DHA amount for evaluating neuronal membrane support.
How this product is rated for Brain Health
Ingredient fit62
The formula serves broader purposes, with a smaller share directly relevant to brain health. The counted ingredient amounts reach the saved comparison benchmarks.
Goal fit
The formula serves broader purposes, with a smaller share directly relevant to brain health.
Dose adequacy
The counted ingredient amounts reach the saved comparison benchmarks.
Pathways43
The clearest connection is to brain energy processes, with substantial coverage in the saved findings. One reviewed mechanism has sufficient support; the overall range remains narrow.
Depth
The clearest connection is to brain energy processes, with substantial coverage in the saved findings.
Breadth
One reviewed mechanism has sufficient support; the overall range remains narrow.
Evidence58
Ginkgo provides the strongest evidence among ingredients counted at a meaningful amount. The practical benefit remains dependent on context. The counted ingredients at meaningful amounts match preparations accepted in the saved assessment.
Evidence strength
Ginkgo provides the strongest evidence among ingredients counted at a meaningful amount. The practical benefit remains dependent on context.
Studied preparation
The counted ingredients at meaningful amounts match preparations accepted in the saved assessment.
Formulation logic100
The relevant ingredients can contribute independently or have their required partner. No ingredient conflicts were identified in the saved assessment.
Partner coverage
The relevant ingredients can contribute independently or have their required partner.
Conflicts
No ingredient conflicts were identified in the saved assessment.
Effective doses
1 of 1 relevant ingredients reach the saved meaningful-amount threshold.
Impact
Moderate effect
Choline · 30 mg
Ginkgo is the main cognitive-related ingredient, with preliminary attention-speed relevance that depends on the extract. The 520 mg declaration does not confirm the preparation used in the reviewed work.
The small choline, DMAE and acetyl L-carnitine amounts offer limited grounds for an added effect. Fish oil at 600 mg does not establish a DHA amount, and huperzine-source material adds no reliable general cognitive benefit.
How this product is rated for Cognitive Support
Ingredient fit68
Ginkgo supplies the saved contribution within a broader blend. The recorded amounts provide full exposure compared with the review's reference amounts.
Goal fit
Ginkgo supplies the saved contribution within a broader blend.
Dose adequacy
Recorded exposure is full compared with the reviewed reference amounts; undisclosed amounts cannot support an exposure estimate.
Pathways40
The strongest recorded area is cerebral blood flow, with moderate coverage. Only cerebral blood flow reaches the saved coverage threshold.
Depth
The strongest recorded area is cerebral blood flow, with moderate coverage.
Breadth
Only cerebral blood flow reaches the saved coverage threshold.
Evidence25
Ginkgo supplies the strongest saved evidence contribution. The saved review does not match Ginkgo to the studied preparations.
Evidence strength
Ginkgo supplies the strongest evidence contribution among ingredients meeting the saved exposure threshold; this does not predict an individual's benefit.
Studied preparation
The saved review does not match Ginkgo to the studied preparations.
Formulation logic100
All 1 contributing ingredient reaches the saved minimum exposure threshold. No conflict was matched in the saved checks.
Partner coverage
The saved review records no missing required partner for the contributing ingredients.
Conflicts
No conflict was matched in the saved checks.
Effective doses
All 1 contributing ingredient reaches the saved minimum exposure threshold.
Impact
Moderate effect
Omega-3 · 180 mg
Ginkgo is the main connection to memory and attention, although cognitive findings are mixed. Its 520 mg amount earns no extra support over the saved reference range.
The declared 180 mg omega-3 amount is small against the saved comparison reference, and evidence does not support a dependable increase in everyday work output.
How this product is rated for Productivity Boost
Ingredient fit60
Ginkgo is the main relevant ingredient within a broad mixture. The ginkgo amount fully meets the saved reference; omega-3 falls below the saved minimum.
Goal fit
Ginkgo is the main relevant ingredient within a broad mixture.
Dose adequacy
The ginkgo amount fully meets the saved reference; omega-3 falls below the saved minimum.
Pathways13
Memory-related processes are the main connection.
Depth
Memory-related processes are the main connection.
Breadth
No area reaches the saved threshold for broad support across several mechanisms.
Evidence53
Ginkgo supplies the main evidence, which remains limited for routine productivity. The saved assessment accepts the ginkgo preparation.
Evidence strength
Ginkgo supplies the main evidence, which remains limited for routine productivity.
Studied preparation
The saved assessment accepts the ginkgo preparation.
Formulation logic100
Ginkgo meets the saved minimum amount. No ingredient conflicts were identified in the saved checks.
Partner coverage
The assessed ingredients can contribute on their own or have their required partner.
Conflicts
No ingredient conflicts were identified in the saved checks.
Effective doses
Ginkgo meets the saved minimum amount.
Impact
Moderate effect
Choline · 30 mg
Ginkgo is the main focus-related botanical, with mixed evidence for attention. The 30 mg choline and 25 mg acetyl L-carnitine amounts make smaller supporting contributions through neurotransmitter and cellular-energy roles, without clear evidence of an immediate concentration boost.
How this product is rated for Mental Focus
Ingredient fit60
Focus-related ingredients sit within a broader formula containing ingredients for other purposes. The ingredients counted in the saved assessment meet its reference amounts.
Goal fit
Focus-related ingredients sit within a broader formula containing ingredients for other purposes.
Dose adequacy
The ingredients counted in the saved assessment meet its reference amounts.
Pathways44
The strongest saved connection is cerebral energy supply, with partial coverage. One assessed mechanism reaches the saved coverage threshold, so the focus support is relatively narrow.
Depth
The strongest saved connection is cerebral energy supply, with partial coverage.
Breadth
One assessed mechanism reaches the saved coverage threshold, so the focus support is relatively narrow.
Evidence62
Ginkgo provides the strongest evidence contribution among the ingredients meeting the saved amount criteria; that finding does not guarantee a focus benefit. The ingredients counted at relevant amounts match the preparations accepted by the saved assessment.
Evidence strength
Ginkgo provides the strongest evidence contribution among the ingredients meeting the saved amount criteria; that finding does not guarantee a focus benefit.
Studied preparation
The ingredients counted at relevant amounts match the preparations accepted by the saved assessment.
Formulation logic100
The counted ingredients can contribute independently or have their relevant partner present. No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the saved findings. All ingredients counted in this finding reach its minimum amount threshold.
Partner coverage
The counted ingredients can contribute independently or have their relevant partner present.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the saved findings.
Effective doses
All ingredients counted in this finding reach its minimum amount threshold.
Impact
Limited evidence
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Calories | 15 Calorie(s) | |
Total Fat | 1 Gram(s) | |
Cholesterol | 5 mg | |
Protein | 1 Gram(s) | |
Choline (Choline Bitartrate) | 30 mg | |
Fish Oil | 600 mg | |
Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 180 mg | |
Ginkgo, Powder (Ginkgo biloba, Powder) | 400 mg | |
Ginkgo Leaf Extract | 120 mg | |
Flavone Glycosides | 28.8 mg | |
Terpene Lactones | 7.2 mg | |
Dimethylaminoethanol Bitartrate | 40 mg | |
Trimethylglycine Hydrochloride | 40 mg | |
Acetyl-L-Carnitine (Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride) | 25 mg | |
Alpha-Lipoic Acid | 15 mg | |
Velvet Bean seed extract | 10 mg | |
Toothed Clubmoss Leaf Extract | 1 mg | |
BioPerine Complex | 6 mg | |
BioPerine (Black Pepper Fruit Extract) | 0 NP | |
Ginger Rhizome Extract (Gingerols) | 0 NP |
Deanol · 40 mg OverallScore73
Each serving supplies 40 mg of active DMAE from DMAE bitartrate, a relatively modest amount in the evaluation. The whole-product cost is about $1.25 per 100 mg of active DMAE.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100
DMAE bitartrate is identified, and the active DMAE amount is stated as 40 mg per serving.
Deanol Form Specificity
The saved facts identify DMAE bitartrate as the form.
Active Deanol Yield Transparency
The declared active DMAE amount is 40 mg per serving.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency78
Each serving supplies 40 mg of active DMAE, a relatively modest amount in the evaluation. The saved facts record a DMAE-related warning without its wording.
Dosage Appropriateness
Each serving provides 40 mg of active DMAE, a relatively modest amount in the evaluation.
Specific Safety Warnings
The saved facts record a DMAE-related warning, but do not provide its wording.
Value10
The whole-product cost works out to about $1.25 per 100 mg of active DMAE.
Price Per 100mg Active Deanol
Based on the whole-product price, 100 mg of active DMAE corresponds to about $1.25.
Choline (Choline Bitartrate) · 30 mg OverallScore44
Each serving provides 30 mg of choline from choline bitartrate. The saved ingredient data flags an additive, and a whole-product serving costs about $0.50.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability53
Choline Bitartrate is a standard source of choline. The saved ingredient data flags an additive.
Choline Form Efficacy & Bioavailability
Choline Bitartrate is a standard form used to supply choline.
Formula Purity & Excipient Quality
The saved ingredient data flags an additive, but does not identify it.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency47
The label states 30 mg choline per serving and identifies its source, making the amount clear.
Choline Dose by Declared Basis
Each serving provides 30 mg of choline, a small amount.
Elemental Yield Transparency
The label states the choline amount and identifies choline bitartrate as its source.
Value20
The whole-product serving costs about $0.50, which is high relative to its choline amount.
Price per 100 mg of Declared Choline Basis
The whole-product price works out to about $1.67 per 100 mg of choline.
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba, Powder) · 400 mg OverallScore58
Each serving lists 400 mg of ginkgo powder and 120 mg of ginkgo leaf extract. The extract is recorded as containing 24% flavones and 6% terpenes.
How this ingredient is rated
Composition and Label Disclosure16
The leaf extract has 24% flavones and 6% terpenes in the saved details; marker percentages for the powder are unavailable.
Marker and Preparation Disclosure
The leaf extract has 24% flavones and 6% terpenes in the saved details; marker percentages for the powder are unavailable.
Declared Ginkgolic Acid Limit
No qualifying ginkgolic acid limit is recorded for either preparation; the actual content is unknown.
Composition and Label Disclosure100
The serving lists the powder and leaf extract separately, at 400 mg and 120 mg respectively.
Individual Preparation Amount Disclosure
The serving lists the powder and leaf extract separately, at 400 mg and 120 mg respectively.
Commercial Price and Usability
The whole-product serving costs about $0.50; that price covers the entire product, not ginkgo alone.
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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.
- Acetyl-L-carnitine treatment in minimal hepatic encephalopathy.
- Long-term acetyl-L-carnitine treatment in Alzheimer's disease.
- Pharmaco-electroencephalographic and clinical effects of the cholinergic substance--acetyl-L-carnitine--in patients with organic brain syndrome.
- Acetyl-L-carnitine improves cognitive functions in severe hepatic encephalopathy: a randomized and controlled clinical trial.
- Acetyl-L-carnitine in the treatment of mildly demented elderly patients.
- Efficacy and adverse effects of ginkgo biloba for cognitive impairment and dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Efficacy of Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761® in dementia with behavioural and psychological symptoms: A systematic review.
- Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761 is safe and effective in the treatment of mild dementia - a meta-analysis of patient subgroups in randomised controlled trials.
- Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761® improves cognition and overall condition after ischemic stroke: Results from a pilot randomized trial.
- Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761® in dementia with neuropsychiatric features: a randomised, placebo-controlled trial to confirm the efficacy and safety of a daily dose of 240 mg.
- A double-blind, parallel, multicenter comparison of L-acetylcarnitine with placebo on the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in fragile X syndrome boys.
- Acetyl L-carnitine (ALC) treatment in elderly patients with fatigue.
- Cognitive improvement in mild to moderate Alzheimer's dementia after treatment with the acetylcholine precursor choline alfoscerate: a multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
- Association of dietary choline intake with incidence of dementia, Alzheimer disease, and mild cognitive impairment: a large population-based prospective cohort study.
- Choline intake during pregnancy and child cognition at age 7 years.
- Effects of choline alfoscerate on cognitive function and quality of life in type 2 diabetes: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
- Maternal choline supplementation mitigates alcohol exposure effects on neonatal brain volumes.
- Senile dementia: treatment with deanol.
- Effects of dimethylaminoethanol pyroglutamate (DMAE p-Glu) against memory deficits induced by scopolamine: evidence from preclinical and clinical studies.
- Efficacy of ginkgo diterpene lactone meglumine on cognitive function in patients with acute ischemic stroke: a predefined exploratory analysis of a multicenter, double-blind, randomized controlled trial.