AOR Ginkgo Biloba 120mg - Cognitive & Circulation Support | 90 Caps
Visit the AOR Store| Brand | AOR |
| Serving | 120 mg (1 capsule) |
| Licensed Natural Health Product | NPN 80011802 |
| Quality Standards | GMP-compliant facility |
| Country | Made in Canada  |
About this item
- SUPPORTS COGNITIVE FUNCTION AND MEMORY - THE AUTHORIZED USE: AOR Ginkgo Biloba's Health Canada license authorizes helping to enhance cognitive function and memory in adults, from a single 120 mg dose of standardized Ginkgo biloba extract per vegan capsule.
- ALSO SUPPORTS PERIPHERAL CIRCULATION: This product's license also covers helping to support peripheral circulation - one of Ginkgo's most traditional and widely studied uses.
- STANDARDIZED TO THE ESTABLISHED RATIO: Standardized to 22-27% flavone glycosides and 5.4-7% terpene lactones - the two marker-compound families that define a quality Ginkgo biloba extract, verified batch to batch.
- A GENUINELY MIXED RESEARCH RECORD: Ginkgo biloba is one of the most-studied botanical extracts for cognitive aging; results vary across individual trials. The research summaries below represent that record honestly, including studies that found no significant benefit.
- HIGH-POTENCY, SINGLE-INGREDIENT FORMULA: 120 mg of standardized Ginkgo biloba leaf extract per capsule, with minimal non-medicinal ingredients.
- VEGAN, NON-GMO & GLUTEN-FREE: A clean, allergen-conscious formula - vegan, non-GMO and gluten-free, in an easy-to-swallow capsule.
- SIMPLE ONCE-DAILY DOSING: Take 1 capsule once daily, with or without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
- TRUSTED CANADIAN MANUFACTURING: Made in Canada by Advanced Orthomolecular Research (AOR), a science-based supplement brand since 1991, licensed under Health Canada NPN 80011802.
Product Description
Ginkgo Biloba - A Standardized Botanical for Brain and Circulation
AOR Ginkgo Biloba provides 120 mg of standardized Ginkgo biloba leaf extract per vegan capsule, delivering 22-27% flavone glycosides and 5.4-7% terpene lactones. Helps to enhance cognitive function and memory in adults, and helps to support peripheral circulation. A single-ingredient, non-GMO, gluten-free formula made in Canada. Licensed Natural Health Product NPN 80011802.
AOR Ginkgo Biloba fournit 120 mg d'extrait normalisé de feuille de Ginkgo biloba par capsule végane, offrant 22-27 % de flavones glycosides et 5,4-7 % de lactones terpéniques. Aide à améliorer les fonctions cognitives et la mémoire chez les adultes, et aide au maintien de la circulation périphérique. Une formule à ingrédient unique, sans OGM et sans gluten, fabriquée au Canada. Produit de santé naturel homologué. NPN 80011802.
Standardized Ginkgo Biloba, 120 mg
Single-ingredient, vegan capsules - Non-GMO, Gluten-Free
120 mg Standardized Extract Per Capsule
A single dose of Ginkgo biloba leaf extract standardized to 22-27% flavone glycosides and 5.4-7% terpene lactones in every vegan capsule - no fillers, no blends.
Simple Once-Daily Dosing
Take 1 capsule once daily, with or without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
What AOR Ginkgo Biloba Supports
Ginkgo biloba is one of the most-studied botanical extracts for brain and circulatory health. Here's what the label and the research summarize about its role.
Cognitive Function
Helps to enhance cognitive function in adults - one of the Health Canada-authorized uses on this product's license.
Memory
Helps to enhance memory in adults - the second authorized use, studied across decades of Ginkgo research.
Peripheral Circulation
Helps to support peripheral circulation, one of Ginkgo's most traditional and widely studied applications.
Standardized Quality
Standardized to a defined ratio of flavone glycosides and terpene lactones, with ginkgolic acid content controlled to Health Canada's safety limit.
AOR Ginkgo Biloba: Supplement Facts
Each Capsule contains:
- Ginkgo biloba (leaf) extract standardized to 22-27% flavone glycosides, 5.4-7% terpene lactones120 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose. Capsule: hypromellose.
Recommended Use or Purpose: Helps to enhance cognitive function in adults. Helps to enhance memory in adults. Helps to support peripheral circulation.
Recommended Dose (Adults 18 years and older): Take 1 capsule once daily, with or without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Do not crush, blend or mix the capsule; swallow the capsule whole. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose unless instructed by a health care practitioner. Recommended Duration of Use: Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks.
Cautions and Warnings: Do not use if you are having a surgery. Do not use if you are taking blood thinners or other health products that affect blood coagulation (e.g. acetylsalicylic acid, ibuprofen, fish oils, vitamin E), as this may increase the risk of spontaneous bleeding. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are taking medications for diabetes, high blood pressure or seizures, or for use beyond 4 weeks. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place, away from children.
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings and directions before using or consuming a product. Other Information: GMP manufacturing, independent testing, quality assured; ginkgolic acid content tested and controlled to not more than 5 ppm per Health Canada's ingredient safety requirements. Manufactured by Advanced Orthomolecular Research (AOR), Calgary, Alberta. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca.
Chaque capsule contient :
- Extrait de Ginkgo biloba (feuille) normalisé à 22-27 % de flavones glycosides, 5,4-7 % de lactones terpéniques120 mg
Ingrédients non médicinaux : Cellulose microcristalline. Capsule : hypromellose.
Usage ou fins recommandés : Aide à améliorer les fonctions cognitives chez les adultes. Aide à améliorer la mémoire chez les adultes. Aide au maintien de la circulation périphérique.
Dose recommandée (adultes de 18 ans et plus) : Prendre 1 capsule une fois par jour, avec ou sans nourriture, ou selon les recommandations d'un professionnel de la santé qualifié. Ne pas écraser, mélanger ou mixer la capsule; avaler la capsule entière. Ne pas dépasser la dose quotidienne recommandée sauf indication contraire d'un professionnel de la santé. Durée d'utilisation recommandée : consulter un professionnel de la santé pour un usage au-delà de 4 semaines.
Mises en garde : Ne pas utiliser avant de subir une chirurgie. Ne pas utiliser si vous prenez des anticoagulants ou d'autres produits de santé pouvant avoir un effet sur la coagulation sanguine (p. ex. l'acide acétylsalicylique, l'ibuprofène, les huiles de poisson, la vitamine E), car cela peut augmenter le risque de saignement spontané. Consulter un professionnel de la santé avant l'utilisation si vous êtes enceinte ou si vous allaitez, si vous prenez des médicaments pour le diabète, l'hypertension artérielle ou l'épilepsie, ou pour un usage au-delà de 4 semaines. Ne pas utiliser si le sceau de sécurité est brisé. Conserver hermétiquement fermé dans un endroit frais et sec, hors de la portée des enfants.
NPN 80011802
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Get it on Amazon.caWhy AOR Ginkgo Biloba
A standardized, single-ingredient botanical extract for brain and circulatory health - premium AOR quality.
Standardized extract, not raw powder
120 mg per capsule standardized to 22-27% flavone glycosides and 5.4-7% terpene lactones - the defined ratio that distinguishes a quality Ginkgo extract from unstandardized leaf powder.
Two authorized claims, not vague wellness language
Health Canada licenses this product to help enhance cognitive function and memory, and to help support peripheral circulation - clear, verified uses.
Simple, single-capsule daily dosing
One capsule once daily, with or without food, fits easily into an existing routine.
Premium Canadian brand
AOR - Advanced Orthomolecular Research, since 1991. NPN 80011802.
How to use it
Take 1 capsule once daily
Adults (18 years and older): take 1 capsule once daily, with or without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Swallow whole
Do not crush, blend or mix the capsule - swallow it whole. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose unless instructed by a health care practitioner.
Guided long-term use
Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks.
What the Research Says About Ginkgo Biloba
Educational summaries of published research on Ginkgo biloba - a genuinely large and somewhat mixed research base, including trials that found no significant effect. These are not product-specific claims. AOR Ginkgo Biloba's own claims are the authorized uses under NPN 80011802: helping to enhance cognitive function and memory in adults, and helping to support peripheral circulation.
A large trial found no reduction in dementia risk
In a randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 3,069 older adults followed for a median of 6.1 years, twice-daily 120 mg Ginkgo biloba extract did not significantly reduce the overall incidence of dementia or Alzheimer's disease compared with placebo.
Human RCTA meta-analysis found a modest but real effect in Alzheimer's disease
Pooling 4 randomized, placebo-controlled trials of standardized Ginkgo extract (120-240 mg) in Alzheimer's disease, researchers found a small but statistically significant improvement in objective cognitive-function scores, equivalent to about a 3% difference on a standard cognitive test.
Meta-analysisA Cochrane review found benefit at higher doses, but called the evidence base inconsistent
An updated Cochrane systematic review of 36 trials found that at daily doses above 200 mg, Ginkgo showed benefit for cognition and daily-living activities in some trials, but results across all trials were inconsistent and the overall evidence for reliable, clinically significant benefit was judged unconvincing.
Cochrane systematic reviewA classic study measured a 50-100% rise in regional brain blood flow
In an early animal study, Ginkgo biloba extract increased local cerebral blood flow by 50 to 100 percent across 39 distinct brain structures, without changing how much glucose the brain used - a foundational finding behind the ingredient's circulation research.
Animal studyHuman brain imaging confirmed a small blood-flow increase
Using quantitative MRI perfusion imaging in nine healthy older men, four weeks of Ginkgo extract produced a modest but statistically significant increase in global cerebral blood flow (about 13-15%), with a localized increase seen in one brain region.
Human pilot studyReviewers link circulation and antioxidant effects to a shared mechanism
A mechanistic review describes how Ginkgo's flavonoid and terpenoid compounds are thought to act together on cerebral blood flow, neurotransmitter systems, and cellular redox balance - a multi-pathway explanation for its traditional use in circulation support.
ReviewA review links Ginkgo's antioxidant action to reduced lipid peroxidation
A review of Ginkgo biloba and oxidative-stress-related conditions found the extract positively regulates antioxidant enzyme expression and lowers reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, contributing to reduced lipid peroxidation across multiple studied tissue types.
ReviewGinkgo extract protected neuron-like cells from oxidative damage in the lab
In cultured human neuroblastoma cells, standardized Ginkgo extract (EGb 761) blocked a p53-driven cell-death pathway triggered by hydrogen-peroxide-induced oxidative stress, acting as an intracellular antioxidant in this laboratory model.
Cell studyExtract restored antioxidant enzyme activity in an animal brain model
In rats with an Alzheimer's-like brain injury, Ginkgo biloba extract normalized levels of the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase in the hippocampus and reduced markers of oxidative DNA damage.
Animal studyA 20-year population study found slower cognitive decline among Ginkgo users
In a 20-year observational cohort of over 3,600 non-demented older adults, those who reported using standardized Ginkgo extract at some point showed slower decline on a standard cognitive screening test than non-users - an association, not a controlled-trial result.
Observational cohortA review describes benefit in mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia
A narrative review of standardized Ginkgo extract (EGb 761) in older adults describes improvements in cognitive function and neuropsychiatric symptoms in people with age-related cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment, and mild-to-moderate dementia across multiple trials.
ReviewMitochondrial aging is proposed as a target of Ginkgo's protective effect
A review of brain aging and Alzheimer's disease highlights mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress as early drivers of age-related cognitive decline, and proposes that Ginkgo extract's protection of mitochondrial function is a key part of its neuroprotective activity.
ReviewA systematic review found a possible link between Ginkgo and bleeding events
A systematic review of 15 published case reports - including 8 cases of intracranial bleeding - found a plausible, though not definitive, causal association between Ginkgo use and bleeding events, particularly in people with other bleeding risk factors. This is the core evidence behind Ginkgo's bleeding-risk caution.
Case-report systematic reviewClinicians are advised to stop Ginkgo before surgery
A clinical review of herbal supplements and bleeding risk names Ginkgo biloba among the supplements associated with bleeding when combined with anticoagulants, and recommends discontinuing non-essential herbal supplements, including Ginkgo, at least two weeks before surgery.
Clinical reviewA meta-analysis of controlled trials found no clear hemostatic signal
Pooling 18 randomized controlled trials in nearly 2,000 adults, a meta-analysis found standardized Ginkgo extract reduced blood viscosity but did not significantly change platelet aggregation, clotting time, or other hemostasis measures relative to placebo - a reminder that controlled-trial data and case reports do not always agree, which is why the caution remains in place.
Meta-analysisA head-to-head trial found neither Ginkgo nor ginseng changed driving performance
In a randomized, placebo-controlled trial comparing single doses of Ginkgo (240 mg) and Panax ginseng (1,200 mg) on simulated driving performance, neither herb produced a statistically significant difference from placebo in reaction time or divided attention.
Human RCTGinkgo, ginseng, and their combination showed different, task-specific effects
Comparing single doses of Ginkgo, Panax ginseng, and a Ginkgo-ginseng combination on arithmetic tasks of varying difficulty, researchers found each herb produced distinct, dose- and task-specific cognitive effects, with the combination showing the largest sustained improvement.
Human RCTBacopa monnieri shows its own, separately-studied cognitive evidence
A meta-analysis of 9 randomized trials of Bacopa monnieri, an Ayurvedic herb also studied for cognition, found improved performance on attention-speed and reaction-time measures after 12 or more weeks of use - a different botanical with its own independent evidence base.
Meta-analysisA precision method quantifies Ginkgo's two signature compound families
Researchers developed a highly sensitive mass-spectrometry method to simultaneously measure flavonol glycosides, terpene lactones, and biflavonoids in Ginkgo biloba leaves, finding kaempferol and isorhamnetin glycosides as the dominant flavonol forms.
Analytical chemistry studyA review explains why extracts are standardized to these two markers
A review of Ginkgo biloba chemistry describes how standardized leaf extract is defined by its two main bioactive constituent classes - flavonoid glycosides (about 24%) and terpene lactones (about 6%) - while ginkgolic acid, an allergenic component, is limited to less than 5 parts per million.
ReviewFlavone-glycoside and terpene-lactone ratios can expose counterfeit products
Testing 10 Ginkgo biloba products on the Croatian market, researchers used the ratio of flavone glycosides (quercetin, kaempferol, isorhamnetin) to terpene lactones to verify authenticity - finding 20% of samples deviated from label claims, underscoring why standardization testing matters for quality control.
Market-quality studyA crossover trial mapped dose-dependent attention benefits
In a placebo-controlled crossover trial, healthy young adults given 120, 240, or 360 mg of standardized Ginkgo extract showed a dose-dependent improvement in speed-of-attention, most pronounced at 240 mg and 360 mg and still measurable six hours after dosing.
Human RCTA systematic review found benefit concentrated at the higher labeled dose
A systematic review of Alzheimer's disease trials found that studies using 240 mg per day of Ginkgo extract consistently favored treatment for daily-living activities, with some indication of benefit for cognition, while lower-dose studies showed less consistent results.
Systematic reviewA direct dose comparison found 120 mg performed as well as 240 mg
In a randomized trial comparing 120 mg versus 240 mg per day of standardized Ginkgo extract for tinnitus following sudden hearing loss, both doses produced a similar, substantial improvement over 18 months, with no statistically significant advantage for the higher dose.
Human RCTFrequently asked questions
What is Ginkgo biloba and what does AOR Ginkgo Biloba do?
Ginkgo biloba is a botanical extract from the leaves of one of the world's oldest tree species. AOR Ginkgo Biloba provides 120 mg of standardized extract per capsule; its Health Canada-authorized uses are to help enhance cognitive function and memory in adults, and to help support peripheral circulation.
How do I take AOR Ginkgo Biloba?
Adults 18 years and older: take 1 capsule once daily, with or without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Do not crush, blend or mix the capsule - swallow it whole. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks.
Is the research on Ginkgo biloba and cognitive function consistent?
No - it's genuinely mixed. Some trials and meta-analyses show a modest benefit for cognitive function, particularly at higher standardized doses, while other large trials have found no significant effect on reducing dementia risk. See the research summaries below for both sides of the evidence.
What does '22-27% flavone glycosides, 5.4-7% terpene lactones' mean?
These are the two marker compound families Health Canada requires a standardized Ginkgo biloba extract to be measured against. Standardizing to this ratio, rather than using unstandardized leaf powder, is how quality and consistency are verified batch to batch.
Who should not use it?
Do not use if you are having a surgery. Do not use if you are taking blood thinners or other health products that affect blood coagulation, as this may increase the risk of spontaneous bleeding. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are taking medications for diabetes, high blood pressure or seizures, or for use beyond 4 weeks.
Is it vegan and allergen-friendly?
Yes - vegan, non-GMO and gluten-free.
How long does one bottle last?
90 capsules at 1 capsule per day is a 90-day (3-month) supply.
Is it made in Canada?
Yes. AOR Ginkgo Biloba is manufactured in Canada by Advanced Orthomolecular Research (AOR) and licensed by Health Canada as a Natural Health Product under NPN 80011802.
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Get AOR Ginkgo Biloba on Amazon.ca - fast, protected delivery.
Get it on Amazon.caNatural Health Product NPN 80011802. Helps to enhance cognitive function and memory in adults, and helps to support peripheral circulation. The research summaries below concern the ingredient Ginkgo biloba generally and are educational - they are not claims about this finished product. Read and follow the label. Do not use if you are having a surgery. Do not use if you are taking blood thinners or other health products that affect blood coagulation. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are taking medications for diabetes, high blood pressure or seizures, or for use beyond 4 weeks. Results may vary.
Important information
Safety Information
Cautions and Warnings: Do not use if you are having a surgery. Do not use if you are taking blood thinners or other health products that affect blood coagulation (e.g. acetylsalicylic acid, ibuprofen, fish oils, vitamin E), as this may increase the risk of spontaneous bleeding. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are taking medications for diabetes, high blood pressure or seizures, or for use beyond 4 weeks. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place, away from children.
Indications
Recommended Use or Purpose: Helps to enhance cognitive function in adults. Helps to enhance memory in adults. Helps to support peripheral circulation.
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients: Serving Size: 1 Capsule. Ginkgo biloba (leaf) extract 120 mg, standardized to 22-27% flavone glycosides and 5.4-7% terpene lactones. Non-medicinal Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose. Capsule: Hypromellose.
Directions
Recommended Dose (Adults 18 years and older): Take 1 capsule once daily, with or without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Do not crush, blend or mix the capsule; swallow the capsule whole. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose unless instructed by a health care practitioner. Recommended Duration of Use: Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks.
Legal Disclaimer
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings and directions before using or consuming a product. Other Information: GMP manufacturing, independent testing, quality assured; ginkgolic acid content tested and controlled to not more than 5 ppm per Health Canada's ingredient safety requirements. Manufactured by Advanced Orthomolecular Research (AOR), Calgary, Alberta. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca.