Ginkgo
declining ginkgo — memory claims faded after null prevention trials
⚠ Safety in context
- seriouswith Warfarin: Ginkgo has antiplatelet activity; with warfarin it may increase bleeding risk.
- moderatewith SSRI: Possible additive bleeding/serotonergic effects with SSRIs.
Evidence by outcome
cognitiongrade Clow certainty— no reliable benefit for preventing cognitive decline in large trials
People say · Evidence shows
“Ginkgo prevents dementia and boosts memory”
aheadlargemarketing claim
What changed
- B → C (2026-01-15) — A large dementia-prevention trial reported a null result.
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sources: PMID:00000034