Flora Flora - Ginkgo Biloba, 60 vcaps
Flora Ginkgo Biloba - As a powerful antioxidant and natural blood thinner, Gingko Biloba helps boost blood flow to the brain, delivering important nutrients to the brain cells. It has also shown good results in helping people increase their memory reaction response and their ability to concentrate by dilating blood vessels, increasing blood flow to the brain, therefore keeping brain cells properly fed with nutrients and oxygen.
Price
Regular Canadian retail price: $18.38 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.
In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.
Why people keep reordering it
- Researched strains
- Specific, studied strains at counts high enough to reach your gut.
- Guaranteed live cultures
- Potency held through the end of shelf life, not just at manufacture.
- Digestive balance
- Supports regularity, bloating and a healthy gut barrier.
Best suited to: wants a standardized extract with confirmed active compound levels, looking for a daily cognitive support routine, not a fast fix.
What the research supports
One capsule delivers 60 mg of standardized ginkgo extract, taken two to three times a day. Sixty capsules last about three to four weeks.
Studies use 120 to 240 mg of standardized extract a day.
- Memory (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trials, meta-analysis)
- Ginkgo's compounds widen small blood vessels, increasing blood flow to the brain. Some trials show faster recall and processing speed, though results vary across studies and populations.
- Circulation (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trials, meta-analysis)
- Terpene lactones in ginkgo relax small blood vessels so more blood reaches the hands, feet and other tissue. People with poor peripheral circulation report warmer extremities in some trials.
Read the literature: Memory on PubMed, Circulation on PubMed.
Is it right for you
Worth it if
- Wants a standardized extract with confirmed active compound levels
- The 24% flavone glycosides and 6% terpene lactones standardization matches the specification used in most ginkgo research, not just raw leaf powder.
- Looking for a daily cognitive support routine, not a fast fix
- Ginkgo's effects on blood flow and mental clarity build with consistent daily dosing, which this format supports with its 2-3 times daily schedule.
Look elsewhere if
- On any medication that affects blood clotting
- Check with a pharmacist before starting. Ginkgo affects platelet activity, which is exactly the ground that medication is already working on.
- Wants noticeable focus within a day or two
- Look for a stimulant-based focus aid like caffeine plus L-theanine, which acts within an hour rather than building over weeks.
- Pregnant or planning surgery soon
- Skip ginkgo and ask a healthcare provider what's appropriate given ginkgo's effect on blood flow and clotting.
What to expect
Ginkgo is not something you feel within hours. Studies generally run four to twelve weeks before showing measurable changes in memory tasks or mental clarity, so plan on taking it daily for at least a month before judging whether it's doing anything.
How it compares
- Compared with raw ginkgo leaf powder or tea
- This extract is standardized to guaranteed levels of flavone glycosides and terpene lactones, the compounds most ginkgo research is actually built on, so the dose is consistent capsule to capsule. The tradeoff: Standardized extract costs more per gram than bulk leaf and you lose whatever other trace compounds whole leaf preparations contain.
Product details
- Medicinal ingredients
- Ginkgo biloba standardized extract 50:1, Equivalent to
- Ingredient form
- vcaps
- Servings per container
- 60
- Suggested use
- Take 1 capsule 2-3 times daily. Vegan, Non-GMO.
- Country of manufacture
- Canada
- Independent testing
- NPA and QAI (third-party certified)
- Certifications
- Non-GMO, Made in Canada
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Brand
- Flora
How to take it
Take 1 capsule 2-3 times daily. Vegan, Non-GMO.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.
Ingredients
Each vegetable capsule contains
- Ginkgo biloba standardized extract 50:1
- 60 mg
- Equivalent to
- 3 g of dried ginkgo biloba leaf, providing 24% flavone glycosides and 6% terpene lactones
Non-medicinal ingredients
Microcrystalline cellulose, corn syrup solids (non-GMO), magnesium stearate (plant-source), hypromellose.
Interactions and cautions
- Medications
- May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.
- Timing
- If taking antibiotics, separate doses by 2 to 3 hours.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
- General
- Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.
Questions about Flora - Ginkgo Biloba
- Is this the genuine, authentic product?
- Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
- How is the price below retail?
- We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
- How fast does it ship?
- Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
- Can I return it?
- You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.