Does ginkgo have any effect on sleeping? Is there any caffeine in ginkgo?
Ginkgo has not been found to cause sleeping problems in clinical studies and case reports. No caffeine is found in ginkgo leaves which are used to prepare the standardized gingko biloba extract. • Q: I am now taking Vitamin C with Rose Hips & Bioflavonoids, Cayenne, Olive Leaf Extract, Co Q-10, Garlic, St. John’s Wort, and Bee Pollen. I drink Green Tea (Decaf) in the morning and Pau D’Arco Tea (Decaf) in the evening. I am not on any meds. I want to add ginkgo to enhance my concentration and alertness. Is it still safe? A: Little research has been done to examine interactions among herbs and dietary supplements although they are commonly taken together. No interaction between ginkgo and the dietary supplements you are taking is reported. Ginkgo itself has a good safety profile, so do some supplements in your portfolio. Chance is small that adding ginkgo will cause herb interaction. However, as always, keep your eyes open. If you feel any adverse reaction occurs, stop taking your supplem
