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New Reasons to take Ginkgo!

Gingko biloba is commonly taken to support memory function and mental alertness, but research in recent months indicates that this ancient, mighty herb is doing more for you than helping you remember where you left your keys, or improving your Scrabble score.

In a population study of 600 women with ovarian cancer, researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston found that the herbal supplement known as Ginkgo biloba can help to prevent the development of cancer cells in the ovaries.

In another study, it was found that Ginkgo biloba extract may reduce the brain damage and neurobehavioral dysfunction from a stroke by 50 percent. This research was conducted by Johns Hopkins Institutions and published in the journal Stroke.

"Our results suggest that some element or elements in Ginkgo actually protect brain cells during stroke," researcher Sylvain Dore said. "If further work confirms what we've seen, we could theoretically recommend a daily regimen of Ginkgo to people at high risk of stroke as a preventive measure against brain damage."

Already one of the more popular herbs, this news will surely give Ginkgo a boost.