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Hum Psychopharmacol November 2012 PMID 23001963

Is Ginkgo biloba a cognitive enhancer in healthy individuals? A meta-analysis.

Keith R Laws, Hilary Sweetnam, Tejinder K Kondel

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Discussions strongly agree with the findings, exemplified by statements like 'meta-analysis shows gingko biloba does not enhance cognitive function' and by questions about the future of product claims. The tone is assertive and somewhat skeptical, emphasizing the scientific consensus and questioning industry practices, which underscores a collective recognition of the study’s importance.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions clearly accept the meta-analysis conclusion that Ginkgo biloba has no measurable cognitive benefits for healthy individuals.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate high engagement with the topic, discussing industry claims and consumer behavior, indicating strong interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some discussions delve into implications, such as whether manufacturers will reduce exaggerated claims or if consumers should stop using Ginkgo biloba, showing thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts hint at potential shifts in consumer attitudes or industry regulation, suggesting a modest but meaningful impact of the publication on public perception and market trends.

Abstract in brief

  • The meta-analysis examined whether Ginkgo biloba improves cognitive functions such as memory, executive function, and attention in healthy individuals and found no significant effects.
  • The effect sizes for memory, executive function, and attention were all close to zero, indicating that Ginkgo biloba does not provide measurable cognitive benefits in healthy people.
  • Factors like age, trial duration, dosage, and sample size did not influence the results, suggesting that Ginkgo biloba is unlikely to be an effective cognitive enhancer for healthy individuals.]
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Tom
@MATom_MD · X

@Arshiethromycin “G. biloba had no ascertainable positive effects on a range of targeted cognitive functions in healthy individuals.” https://t.co/pr0LACORqz

Mar 2, 2022 · 3 likes · 7,199 followers View post →
Keith R Laws
@Keith_Laws · X

Will we see manufacturers tone down (remove) their exaggerated claims or high street and online chemists remove fish oil from shelves...mutters ironically to self about Ginkgo Biloba https://t.co/OycuJhv5wl

Oct 5, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 4,625 followers View post →
Rodri Tanoto (陳曉陽)
@RodriChen · X

@worksfess KEPUSTAKAAN: https://t.co/PW8CF2pZPm https://t.co/fzOSpcHLOm

Oct 22, 2022 · 31,512 followers View post →
motherofaliens
@agirlandme · X

RT @Keith_Laws: Will we see manufacturers tone down (remove) their exaggerated claims or high street and online chemists remove fish oil fr…

Oct 5, 2019 · 1 share · 4,643 followers View post →
AbdEl-Rahman
@OfficialHanafi · X

@amr_hakima دي meta analysis دورتلك عليها https://t.co/jOqQPVbgDQ

Nov 11, 2020 · 1,997 followers View post →
Ed Yong
@edyong209.bsky.social · Bluesky

Spoiler: no. RT @Keith_Laws Our new paper "Is Ginkgo biloba a cognitive enhancer in healthy indivs? A meta-analysis http://bit.ly/SpEsec

Oct 4, 2012 View post →

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Rodri Tanoto (陳曉陽)
@RodriChen · X

@worksfess KEPUSTAKAAN: https://t.co/PW8CF2pZPm https://t.co/fzOSpcHLOm

Oct 22, 2022 · 31,512 followers View post →
Tom
@MATom_MD · X

@Arshiethromycin “G. biloba had no ascertainable positive effects on a range of targeted cognitive functions in healthy individuals.” https://t.co/pr0LACORqz

Mar 2, 2022 · 3 likes · 7,199 followers View post →
AbdEl-Rahman
@OfficialHanafi · X

@amr_hakima دي meta analysis دورتلك عليها https://t.co/jOqQPVbgDQ

Nov 11, 2020 · 1,997 followers View post →
motherofaliens
@agirlandme · X

RT @Keith_Laws: Will we see manufacturers tone down (remove) their exaggerated claims or high street and online chemists remove fish oil fr…

Oct 5, 2019 · 1 share · 4,643 followers View post →
Keith R Laws
@Keith_Laws · X

Will we see manufacturers tone down (remove) their exaggerated claims or high street and online chemists remove fish oil from shelves...mutters ironically to self about Ginkgo Biloba https://t.co/OycuJhv5wl

Oct 5, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 4,625 followers View post →
Berna Devezer
@devezer.bsky.social · Bluesky

meta-analysis shows gingko biloba does not enhance cognitive function so stop taking it http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hup.2259/abstract?deniedAccessCustomisedMessage=&userIsAuthenticated=false

Oct 12, 2014 View post →
Ed Yong
@edyong209.bsky.social · Bluesky

Spoiler: no. RT @Keith_Laws Our new paper "Is Ginkgo biloba a cognitive enhancer in healthy indivs? A meta-analysis http://bit.ly/SpEsec

Oct 4, 2012 View post →