Is Ginkgo safe for regular consumption?
Ginkgo is a fairly safe product when used in small amounts. However a few reported side effects include development of allergies, skin rashes and blisters. The other side effects include headache, nausea and abdominal cramps.
Bleedings is the most common reported side effect and the
herb must be stopped prior to any type of surgery or dental procedure. There
are also reports that ginkgo can severely drop blood sugar levels in diabetic
and cause hypoglycemic attacks. ginkgo has not been thoroughly evaluated in
pregnant women and those who are breast feeding.
For the moment, low dose of ginkgo can be safely
taken by individuals who have claudication and mild Alzheimer's dementia.
However, one has to be realistic and practical-too much expectations in one
supplement usually only brings disappointment.
