Who should be cautious with ginkgo biloba? — Ginkgo extract capsules N30 60mg – Swanson (ginkgo biloba)

Ginkgo biloba contains terpene compounds — ginkgolides — that affect blood microcirculation. This is exactly why in some situations the supplement should not be started without talking to a specialist.

• Taking anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents. If you are already taking products that affect blood clotting (for example, warfarin, aspirin at therapeutic doses or other similar medicines), ginkgo may enhance their effect. This requires monitoring.
• Preparing for surgery or invasive procedures. For the same reason — the effect on microcirculation — it is recommended to tell your doctor in advance that you are taking ginkgo and, as a rule, to stop taking it several weeks before planned procedures.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding. The safety of ginkgo biloba during these periods has not been sufficiently established, so taking the supplement is not recommended.
• Older age. Older people more often have coexisting conditions and take medication, so it is better to discuss the choice of supplement with the doctor treating them.

The supplement is intended for adults and is not given to children; it is recommended to consult a doctor before use. For healthy adults without the factors listed above, ginkgo biloba at standard doses is usually well tolerated. Nevertheless, as with any food supplement, if undesirable reactions occur, it is worth stopping and consulting a specialist. The supplement is not a medicine and is not intended to treat or prevent diseases.