Thursday 6 September 2012

Chinese herb Ginkgo "does not prevent Alzheimer's"

LONDON (Reuters) - A Chinese herb called Ginkgo biloba billed by some as a potential over-the-counter wonder drug that boosts mental dexterity and sharpens the memory has been found to do nothing to prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease. A large scientific study of the supplement by researchers in France found that people who took twice-daily doses of Ginkgo biloba were no less likely to develop the brain-wasting disease than those given a placebo, or dummy pill. ... via Health News Headlines - Yahoo! News Read More Here..

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