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Ginkgo Leaf 2000 mg Alcohol-Free
Nature's Answer
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(3873 ratings)
Ginkgo
Score 40.0
Alcohol-free liquid Ginkgo, but likely herb equivalent and unstandardized, leading to uncertain efficacy.
Quantity: 1 Fluid Ounce(s)Servings size: 1 mL (30 servings)
Selected goals:
Other goals:
Brain Health
Cognitive Support
Cardiovascular Support
leaderboard Score 40.0
Alcohol-free liquid Ginkgo, but likely herb equivalent and unstandardized, leading to uncertain efficacy.
Quantity: 2
Nature's Answer Ginkgo Leaf 2000mg liquid extract is alcohol-free and offers a convenient liquid delivery. However, the '2000mg' typically refers to the herb equivalent from which the liquid was extracted, not 2000mg of a concentrated, standardized extract. This common labeling practice in liquid supplements can be misleading regarding actual potency. Crucially, the product completely lacks standardization for Ginkgo flavone glycosides and terpene lactones, which are the compounds scientifically proven to provide the therapeutic benefits for brain health, cognitive function, and cardiovascular support. Nutritionists generally advise consumers to seek out standardized extracts for reliable results, making this product's efficacy largely unverified.
- Alcohol-free liquid form for easy consumption
- High herb equivalent quantity (2000mg) for those preferring concentrated whole herb
- Lacks standardization for active Ginkgo compounds (flavone glycosides and terpene lactones)
- 2000mg likely refers to herb equivalent, not actual extract quantity, leading to ambiguity
- Uncertainty regarding consistent potency and therapeutic efficacy
- Liquid herb equivalents do not guarantee consistent levels of active compounds, unlike standardized extracts.
$12.74($0.42 per serving)
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Ginkgo biloba Leaf Extract | 2000 mg |
Categories
Ginkgo 35.0
Despite being a liquid Ginkgo, its failure to provide any standardization for active compounds severely limits its credibility and effectiveness within the Ginkgo category.
Goals
Brain Health 40.0
The ambiguity of 'herb equivalent' and total lack of standardization for active compounds make its contribution to consistent brain health unreliable from a scientific perspective.
Cognitive Support 40.0
Cognitive benefits from Ginkgo are reliant on specific, measurable compounds; this product's unstandardized and ambiguously dosed nature renders its cognitive support highly uncertain.
Cardiovascular Support 40.0
Without standardization for its active components, the product's ability to provide reliable cardiovascular support is unproven and potentially inconsistent.
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