Fausto
HST Expert
Ginkgo biloba reduces cortisol release
One recent study found that a special extract of Ginkgo biloba, EGb 761, reduces cortisol release and prevents the characteristic rise in blood pressure brought on by a combination of physical and mental stresses (Ref 1). The results from this study suggest that ginkgo extracts may be of use in preventing the production of cortisol in response to heavy exercise. This is something that you should definitely keep in mind as a preventative measure to help offset the development of overtraining syndrome, or OTS.
Scientific Reference
(Ref. 1) Jezova, D. et al. (2002) Reduction of rise in blood pressure and cortisol release during stress by Ginkgo biloba extract (EGb 761) in healthy volunteers. American Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, Volume 53 (3), pages 337-348.
The results of this study are described in detail at the following link:
Ginkgo biloba
and...
Other than ginkgo’s potential benefits for athletes, I would also strongly recommend anyone over 30, and most certainly urge the elderly, to take this particular extract of ginkgo on a daily basis. However, as always check with your doctor, or health care professional, before making any changes to your nutritional regimen.
A full discussion of Ginkgo's many benefits can be found on the same posted link
One recent study found that a special extract of Ginkgo biloba, EGb 761, reduces cortisol release and prevents the characteristic rise in blood pressure brought on by a combination of physical and mental stresses (Ref 1). The results from this study suggest that ginkgo extracts may be of use in preventing the production of cortisol in response to heavy exercise. This is something that you should definitely keep in mind as a preventative measure to help offset the development of overtraining syndrome, or OTS.
Scientific Reference
(Ref. 1) Jezova, D. et al. (2002) Reduction of rise in blood pressure and cortisol release during stress by Ginkgo biloba extract (EGb 761) in healthy volunteers. American Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, Volume 53 (3), pages 337-348.
The results of this study are described in detail at the following link:
Ginkgo biloba
and...
Other than ginkgo’s potential benefits for athletes, I would also strongly recommend anyone over 30, and most certainly urge the elderly, to take this particular extract of ginkgo on a daily basis. However, as always check with your doctor, or health care professional, before making any changes to your nutritional regimen.
A full discussion of Ginkgo's many benefits can be found on the same posted link
