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1 Are you really getting your money’s worth when buying health supplements as such as Ginkgo biloba?

2 Ginkgo biloba is a large tree indigenous to the mountains of China. It’s one of the oldest surviving species of trees. The leaves are what hold the key ingredients to what is used in many supplements.

3 Ginkgo Biloba is an herbal remedy used to help people with many disabilities and illnesses. Ginkgo Biloba is an herbal remedy used to help people with many disabilities and illnesses. It is taken by many: It is taken by many: Alzheimer patients. Alzheimer patients. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) sufferers. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) sufferers. People in general, who have hopes of improving their memory. People in general, who have hopes of improving their memory.

4 It is used to improve blood flow to the brain, thus improving concentration, increasing memory. It is used to improve blood flow to the brain, thus improving concentration, increasing memory. It enhances blood flow to extremities, such as the legs, and functions as an anti-oxidant in the body. It enhances blood flow to extremities, such as the legs, and functions as an anti-oxidant in the body.

5 Consumer Labs is a group that performs test of quality on many supplements. They are one of the leading providers of independent test results and information. Consumer Labs is a group that performs test of quality on many supplements. They are one of the leading providers of independent test results and information. They tested many nationally recognized brands of Ginkgo biloba and found that less than 23% contained all necessary components to be considered a clinically effective ginkgo. They tested many nationally recognized brands of Ginkgo biloba and found that less than 23% contained all necessary components to be considered a clinically effective ginkgo. They either showed less than the specified amount or they did not meet the minimum requirements for standardized Ginkgo Biloba Extract (GBE). They either showed less than the specified amount or they did not meet the minimum requirements for standardized Ginkgo Biloba Extract (GBE). Two-thirds of these products contained less than 1/5 of the Bilobalide required to be effective. Bilobalide is important for neuorprotection. Two-thirds of these products contained less than 1/5 of the Bilobalide required to be effective. Bilobalide is important for neuorprotection.

6 Ginkgo products that are low in quality are flooding the market at low prices every day. They are often high in "ginkgolic acid." Ginkgo products that are low in quality are flooding the market at low prices every day. They are often high in "ginkgolic acid." Ginkgolic acid is a strong allergen that will cause severe allergic reactions and is related to the same acid found in poison ivy. Unfortunately, ginkgolic acid content is not required to be listed on product labels Ginkgolic acid is a strong allergen that will cause severe allergic reactions and is related to the same acid found in poison ivy. Unfortunately, ginkgolic acid content is not required to be listed on product labels

7 Supplement manufacturers are allowed to include claims on product labels without meeting an acceptable substantiation standard, as long as such claims are accompanied by an Food and Drug Administration (FDA) disclaimer statement. Manufacturers are prohibited (though the regulation is often violated) from making specific claims about prevention or treatment of disease, the implied associated health benefits of using supplements are usually clear from marketed claims. Supplement manufacturers are allowed to include claims on product labels without meeting an acceptable substantiation standard, as long as such claims are accompanied by an Food and Drug Administration (FDA) disclaimer statement. Manufacturers are prohibited (though the regulation is often violated) from making specific claims about prevention or treatment of disease, the implied associated health benefits of using supplements are usually clear from marketed claims. The US FDA can take action only if supplements are shown to be unsafe after market introduction. The US FDA can take action only if supplements are shown to be unsafe after market introduction.

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9 Under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, herbal products are considered dietary supplements, so manufacturers do not have to guarantee the effectiveness of their products. Under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, herbal products are considered dietary supplements, so manufacturers do not have to guarantee the effectiveness of their products. As a result many of these products contain very little or none of the ingredients they claim to (having no benefits) or too much ingredient (proving dangerous). Still others contain harmful contaminants that could cause serious damage to your body! As a result many of these products contain very little or none of the ingredients they claim to (having no benefits) or too much ingredient (proving dangerous). Still others contain harmful contaminants that could cause serious damage to your body!

10 Although the number of products that passed the Consumer Labs test was very low, there are still a small percentage of supplements being sold that are worth buying. Although the number of products that passed the Consumer Labs test was very low, there are still a small percentage of supplements being sold that are worth buying.

11 To ensure you get your money’s worth you should look for a couple of things: To ensure you get your money’s worth you should look for a couple of things: 1. Make sure it is formulated under strict Good Manufacturing Practice(GMP) Regulations compliance, meaning it contains the purest ingredients. 2. It is developed by a highly-trained, well-credentialed qualified scientific team ensuring the efficacy of the product. 3. It contains a complementary blend of standardized herbal extracts, along with essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients to promote overall wellness.

12 So when buying supplements as such as Ginkgo biloba, don’t forget to ………. get your money’s worth!!!

13 www.herbalreleaf.com www.herbalreleaf.com www.herbalreleaf.com www.greatamericanproducts.com www.greatamericanproducts.com www.greatamericanproducts.com www.emeraldinsight.com/.../0770220710.html www.emeraldinsight.com/.../0770220710.html www.emeraldinsight.com/.../0770220710.html http://www.herbal-supplements-guide.com/ginkgo- biloba-analysis.html http://www.herbal-supplements-guide.com/ginkgo- biloba-analysis.html http://www.herbal-supplements-guide.com/ginkgo- biloba-analysis.html http://www.herbal-supplements-guide.com/ginkgo- biloba-analysis.html www.consumerlabs.com www.consumerlabs.com www.consumerlabs.com


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