Can I take ginkgo biloba if I am on insulin?
There have been preliminary studies on the use of ginkgo extracts in diabetic patients. Some studies seem to support ginkgo’s role in protecting from complications of diabetes. One study suggested that ginkgo may increase the insulin secretion by pancreatic cells without affecting the blood glucose level. A clinical trial sponsored by NIH is ongoing to get a clearer answer. • Q: I have access to Ginko Biloba leaves. Could you please let me know how to prepare the leaves for consumption? A: It is not a good idea at all to consume ginkgo leaves. Ginkgo leaves contain toxic substances which are removed during the complex process of preparing the standardized extract. • Q: i took ginko biloba over a year. My circulation improved and also memory. I stopped it as I was admitted to hospital for rapid heart beat and had to take sotal and other drugs. I was told my heart was healthy. I would like to start taking biloba again. Can you advise? A: If you are not on other medicines and your heart i
