Sisu Sisu - Ginkgo Memory Caps, 120 vcaps
Sisu Ginkgo Memory Caps - Ginkgo biloba is a safe, traditional herbal remedy that is proven to improve memory and aid in circulation to the brain and extremities. Sisu Ginkgo Memory Caps combine high-potency ginkgo leaf extract and raw herb powder to capture the complete spectrum of therapeutic benefits and contain antioxidants that scavenge free radicals to reduce tissue damage caused by oxidation.
Price
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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
- Focus and clarity
- Supports concentration, memory and mental stamina.
- Nervous system support
- Nutrients that feed how your brain signals and recovers.
- A daily mental edge
- Built for consistent, long-term cognitive support.
Best suited to: someone who wants the researched ginkgo spec, older adults noticing slower word recall, people with persistently cold hands and feet.
What the research supports
Each capsule holds 90 mg of a 50 to 60:1 ginkgo leaf extract standardized to 24 percent flavonoid glycosides. Two a day, the bottle of 120 lasts two months.
Trials use 120 to 240 mg of extract a day.
- Memory recall (evidence: mixed, from randomized controlled trial, meta-analysis)
- Trials of this exact 24-and-6-percent extract at 120 to 240 mg a day split about evenly: modest gains on recall tasks in some older-adult groups, none in the largest long-term studies.
- Blood flow (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial)
- The terpene lactone fraction reduces how readily platelets clump together and measurably changes blood flow through the smallest vessels in controlled human studies.
- Cold extremities (evidence: limited, from small human studies)
- Ginkgo's effect on circulation to the extremities shows up clearly in lab measurements, but few trials have actually asked people whether their hands and feet felt warmer afterward.
Read the literature: Memory recall on PubMed, Blood flow on PubMed, Cold extremities on PubMed.
Is it right for you
Worth it if
- someone who wants the researched ginkgo spec
- the 24 and 6 percent standardization matches the extract profile used in trials, and two capsules put you at 180 mg of it.
- older adults noticing slower word recall
- the trials that found anything on recall used this extract profile at 120 to 240 mg daily for at least 12 weeks, which two capsules covers.
- people with persistently cold hands and feet
- the terpene lactone fraction is the part associated with small-vessel blood flow, and at two capsules you get about 11 mg of it daily.
Look elsewhere if
- students wanting a same-day study aid
- nothing here acts acutely. Caffeine with 100 to 200 mg of L-theanine is the honest answer for a single session.
- healthy adults expecting sharper memory
- large long-term trials in cognitively normal older adults at 240 mg daily found no measurable gain. Sleep, aerobic exercise and correcting a low B12 move recall more reliably than any herb.
- anyone who bruises easily
- ginkgo affects platelet activity, so leave it alone and speak with a practitioner before starting anything aimed at circulation.
What to expect
Nothing in the first week and probably nothing in the first month. The trials that reported any benefit ran 12 to 24 weeks before differences showed, and the effects were small even then. Give it four to six months at two capsules daily, and if you notice nothing, stop rather than reordering out of habit.
How it compares
- Compared with a plain ginkgo leaf powder capsule
- the 50 to 60 to 1 extraction fixes the actives at 24 and 6 percent so every capsule delivers what the trials delivered, and the extraction step also strips out the ginkgolic acids that raw leaf carries. The tradeoff: a standardized extract costs several times what unstandardized leaf powder does.
- Compared with a multi-herb memory blend
- one active at a researched dose, so if it does something or does nothing, you know exactly what was responsible. The tradeoff: you get no choline, no B vitamins and no adaptogens, and a blend may suit you better if you have not tried any of them.
Product details
- Medicinal ingredients
- Ginkgo (ginkgo biloba) leaf, Ginkgo (ginkgo biloba) leaf (50-60:1 extract, QCE 4.95 g), standardized to contain
- Ingredient form
- vcaps
- Servings per container
- 120
- Suggested use
- Take 1 capsule 2 times daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks.
- Country of manufacture
- Canada
- Independent testing
- independent third-party labs
- Certifications
- Non-GMO, Made in Canada
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Brand
- Sisu
How to take it
Take 1 capsule 2 times daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks.
- 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 vegetarian capsule contains
- Ginkgo (ginkgo biloba) leaf
- 45 mg
- Ginkgo (ginkgo biloba) leaf (50-60:1 extract, QCE 4.95 g)
- 90 mg
- standardized to contain
- 24% flavonoid glycosides & 6% terpene lactones
Non-medicinal ingredients
Microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate (vegetable), ascorbic acid, beta carotene. Capsule shell: Hypromellose.
Free from
Contains no dairy, wheat, gluten, soy or peanuts.
Interactions and cautions
- Medications
- May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.
- Timing
- Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
- 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 Sisu - Ginkgo Memory Caps
- 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.