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Ginkgo
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A broad spirulina, lemon balm, and low-dose ginkgo blend with weak vision targeting. Incomplete ginkgo purity detail is an important limitation.
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Quantity:90 Capsule(s) • (30 servings)
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Score 60

A broad spirulina, lemon balm, and low-dose ginkgo blend with weak vision targeting. Incomplete ginkgo purity detail is an important limitation.
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$8.44($0.28 per serving)
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Analysis

The formula centers on organic spirulina with 200 mg of lemon balm and 40 mg of ginkgo extract. Ginkgo marker groups are named, but percentages and a clear ginkgolic-acid purity limit are not supplied.

Spirulina may add general antioxidant compounds, while ginkgo offers a possible ocular-circulation pathway. The formula lacks lutein, zeaxanthin, retinal omega-3 fats, and the established antioxidant-mineral combinations used for direct vision support.

The three-capsule serving may appeal to users seeking a broad botanical blend. It is a poor fit for anyone wanting standardized ginkgo or purpose-built eye nutrition.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a mixed botanical formula
  • People interested in spirulina with lemon balm
  • Users who view vision support as secondary
Best for
  • General botanical-antioxidant routines
  • Combining spirulina and lemon balm
  • Users who do not need a targeted eye formula

Pros

  • Uses organic spirulina
  • Combines three distinct botanicals
  • Names ginkgo marker groups

Cons

  • Ginkgo amount is low
  • No clear ginkgolic-acid safety limit
  • Lacks foundational vision nutrients

Warnings

  • Ginkgo may increase bleeding risk with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines.
  • Lemon balm may add to drowsiness from sedative medicines or alcohol.
  • People with algae sensitivities should be cautious with the substantial spirulina serving.

Nutrient quality

54 Moderate impact

The key ginkgo marker groups are named, but their percentages and a purity limit are not fully disclosed. The formula supplies a low ginkgo amount for a dedicated effect, with no obvious overdosing.

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Ingredient transparency

77 High impact

The main active amounts are clearly listed, and no proprietary blend hides them. Intake directions, non-active ingredients, and some extract-quality details are absent from the supplied data.

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Customer satisfaction

64 Moderate impact

The supplied average is strong and the response volume is limited. No detailed feedback is provided to assess recurring complaints or fit with the intended purpose.

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Value for money

42 Lower impact

Low cost alone does not establish value when active yield or appropriate dosing is uncertain. A fully standardized extract would provide a more dependable comparison.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
organic Spirulina powder
1335 mg
Lemon Balm extract
200 mg
Gingko extract (Gingko Flavone Glycosides, Ginkgolic Acid, Total Terpene Lactones)
 40 mg
Adults 18–50
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Ginkgo (Gingko Flavone Glycosides, Ginkgolic Acid, Total Terpene Lactones) · 40 mg OverallScore35
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The ginkgo amount is low, and the supplied data name active-marker groups without their percentages. Ginkgolic acid is mentioned but no safe concentration limit is provided, so purity cannot be confirmed. The low cost and added spirulina and lemon balm offer some breadth, but they do not replace a clinically aligned standardized ginkgo dose.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Effect of Ginkgo biloba extracts in the prevention of posterior capsule opacification after cataract surgery: A randomized clinical trial.
    Amiri AA; Jafari R; Amiri AA; Rad HA; Daneshvar F; Charati JY; Amiri AA · Oman journal of ophthalmology · 2025
    Randomized trial144 participantsVision Support forGinkgo
  2. Electrophysiological analysis of the effects of ginkgo biloba on visual processing in older healthy adults.
    Page JW; Findley J; Crognale MA · The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences · 2006
    Clinical trialVision Support forGinkgo
  3. Ginkgo biloba--an appraisal.
    Dubey AK; Shankar PR; Upadhyaya D; Deshpande VY · Kathmandu University medical journal (KUMJ) · 2007
    Narrative reviewVision Support forGinkgo
  4. [Ginkgo extract in impaired vision--treatment with special extract EGb 761 of impaired vision due to dry senile macular degeneration].
    Fies P; Dienel A · Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift (1946) · 2002
    Randomized trial99 participantsVision Support forGinkgo