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Blood circulation nutrient that pierces blood vessels, Ginkgo biloba extract
. Improves blood viscosity in diabetic patients
Hello. I'm a pharmacist Jinny.
Are there any subscribers who are worried about sore hands and feet even though it is not cold weather? Cold sores are one of the symptoms of poor blood delivery to peripheral areas such as the hands and feet.
Blood circulates through tightly lined blood vessels throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to each tissue and removing waste. Therefore, the organs of the body, including the brain and heart, lose their function even after a few minutes of blood circulation.
Today, I would like to introduce you to Ginkgo biloba extract, which is called a blood circulation supplement. In the leaves of the ginkgo biloba, there are compounds called flavonols. It is a very promising bioactive substance that has been proven to have various benefits when ingested.
So, let's take a look at how ginkgo biloba extract can help blood circulation through research.
When blood vessels narrow or become blocked, or when blood becomes sticky, blood circulation becomes difficult.
If left untreated for a long time, the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as angina pectoris and vascular dementia increases. Therefore, to treat cardiovascular disease, a stent is inserted into a blood vessel to widen the blood vessel or prescribe a drug that thins the blood.
Regarding the vasodilating effect of ginkgo biloba extract, I would like to introduce a human application test conducted by Korean researchers in 1999. In this study, 32 patients diagnosed with angina pectoris were given 160 mg of ginkgo biloba extract for one month. After 1 month of ingestion, significant improvements in vasodilation and vascular endothelial cell function were confirmed [1].
"Vasodilation was significantly observed at 1 month of use. Endothelial cell function in angina patients with diabetes was not observed at 2 hours of GBE (ginkgo biloba extract), but significantly improved at 1 month."
As mentioned earlier, high blood viscosity is also a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Just as honey water is stickier than bottled water, blood becomes sticky when there is more glucose in the blood. Therefore, 'diabetics' with high blood glucose levels are vulnerable to various vascular diseases.
One of the most common complications of diabetes is diabetic retinopathy. It is a disease in which the blood vessels in the retina of the eye are damaged, resulting in vision loss and, in severe cases, blindness. Therefore, if you are concerned about vascular disease complications due to diabetes, you should pay attention to the clinical trials published in Clinical nutrition in 2004.
Twenty-five patients with diabetes and retinopathy were given 240 mg of ginkgo biloba extract daily for 3 months. In addition to improving the viscosity of the blood, significant improvements were noted, including:
"In this preliminary clinical study, 3 months of oral administration of EGB 761 (ginkgo biloba extract) improved blood viscosity and viscoelasticity, which can promote blood perfusion. In addition, it effectively improved the rate of retinal capillary blood flow in patients with type 2 diabetes with retinopathy."
Many women in their 50s are worried about getting more and more forgetful. Forgetfulness is closely related to female menopause. As women enter menopause, the secretion of the female hormone estrogen decreases. As female hormones decrease, the action of various neurotransmitters also changes, resulting in sluggish brain function and forgetfulness.
Ginkgo biloba extract may also help those who are concerned about menopausal forgetfulness and memory loss.
In a clinical trial published in Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, a SCI-level journal, postmenopausal women aged 53~65 were given 120mg of ginkgo biloba extract per day for just one week. It has also been shown to have a positive effect on cognitive functions such as memory and concentration [3].
"In the frontal lobe function test (rule shift) and the Paced Audicial Serial Addition Test (PASAT), which measures sustained attention but also includes frontal lobe function, the group treated with ginkgo biloba performed significantly better than the placebo group."
Today, we looked at a blood circulation supplement, ginkgo biloba extract. As studies have shown, ginkgo biloba extract dilates blood vessels and thins the blood, making it perfect for those who have poor blood circulation and are concerned about vascular health.
However, patients who are pre- and post-operative or those who are already taking medicines such as anticoagulants should be careful not to dilute the viscosity of the blood too much, so be careful when taking them.
In addition, it is very important to improve your eating habits, such as reducing saturated fat and sodium intake, for vascular health, and if you smoke, quitting smoking is a top priority.
So, I hope you have a healthy day in body and mind. It was Jinny.
[1] Bae Jang-ho, Kim Ki-sik, Lee In-kyu, Kim Yeo-hee, Kim Min-so, Kim Ki-young, ... & On time. (1999). Short- and Long-Term Effects of Ginkgo Biloba Extract on Endothelial Cell Function in Patients With Angina. Korean Circulation Journal, 29(9), 919-927.
[2] Huang, S. Y., Jeng, C., Kao, S. C., Yu, J. J., & Liu, D. Z. (2004). Improved haemorrheological properties by Ginkgo biloba extract (Egb 761) in type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated with retinopathy. Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland), 23(4), 615–621.
[3] Hartley, D. E., Heinze, L., Elsabagh, S., & File, S. E. (2003). Effects on cognition and mood in postmenopausal women of 1-week treatment with Ginkgo biloba. Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior, 75(3), 711–720.
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