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9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Very good, but contains Vinpocetine Dec 31, 2010
By HealthReviewer
Irwin Natural's "Ginkgo Smart" has many healthful ingredients, including a fish oil base, but contains Vinpocetine, which is a periwinkle extract that might induce side effects such as reduced immune function and depleted catecholamine levels leading to depression (see wikipedia's Vinpocetine article).
For a standardized extract containing both the 24% Ginkgo Flavonglycosides and the 6% Terpene Lactones, along with other brain nutrients, one might investigate Karuna's "MemoRegen", or Source Natural's "Ginkgo-24", or Allergy Research's "Complex-M w/ Ginkgo", or Life Extension's "Super Booster".
GINKGO REVIEWED...
THE BAD: In clinical studies published in 1997 and 2008 in the Journal of the AMA, Ginkgo was NOT shown to aid persons with dementia caused by Alzheimer's or stoke. Another 2008 study published in the journal, Neurology, also indicated that Ginkgo does not relieve memory or dementia symptoms, yet does increase the likelihood of stroke. But note, a study of mice also published in 2008 by Johns Hopkins researchers in the journal, Stroke, indicated Ginkgo may reduce the neurological damage by 50% if a stroke does occur from whatever cause.
THE GOOD: In 1992, the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology published that Ginkgo DOES aide persons with Cerebral Insufficiency. In the article, 8 out of 40 clinical trials were found to be properly administered and thereby reach credible conclusions. At least 2 of the studies demonstrated significant results for patients suffering from Cerebro-vascular Insufficiency, a condition of decreased blood flow to the brain which may cause dementia-like symptoms or stroke. Dementia-like symptoms of Cerebral Insufficiency claimed to have been relieved include, "difficulties of concentration and memory, being absent minded, being confused, lack of energy, tiredness, decrease of physical performance, depressive mood, anxiety, dizziness, tinnitus, and headaches." Ginkgo may work by:
* improving blood circulation to the extremities, including the brain;
* relieving neurotransmitter disturbances;
* effecting neuron metabolism;
* neutralizing free radicals.
11 of 12 found the following review helpful:
 NOT " Irvin's advanced" formula as advertised Feb 20, 2010
By D. Wilson
This claims to be Irvin's "advanced" formula which contains huperzine 50 mg, (which sets it apart from maximum gingko smart). False description.
I ordered (6) six bottles of advanced, and the invoice in the box stated advanced. The bottles were NOT advanced formula. No huperzine, and the bottle label is not for advanced either.
I called vitamin shoppe, and it was difficult to convince them of the fact. Eventually, being an RN, and transfering to a supervisor re no huperzine, she agreed to have UPS pick it up.
This is a major error on the part of vitamin shoppe, misrepresenting it on Amazon.com. The picture of the label is also misrepresented from what I received. It was not a matter of mixing up the two formulations, as they only carry one kind of Irvin's ginko smart.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Great Product! Oct 27, 2011
By Melissa
I am full time college student and have been using this product on and off for a couple years. I find it extremely helpful when studying new concepts that for some reason have a hard time "sticking". I use it while studying for tests to help improve my ability to focus and concentrate on the material... and actually retain and recall it while taking the test! I have had nothing but wonderful experiences with this product although I might mention that a few of my friends who have taken this have had jittery reactions to it. Come to find out they both have a blood type of "O". I am "A+" with no side effects. Don't know if it's a related occurrence but just something I noticed. I would highly recommend this product but make sure it is complimentary with other medications you are currently prescribed.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Great product Apr 05, 2011
By Amiee Baker
"Amiee"
This product has helped my husband so much! At one point I was afraid he was getting dementia, and I had bought a book from Dr. Atkins on nutrition and he suggested a lot of ingredients that where found in this Ginko smart, I started my Husband on this and Phosphatidly serine matrix- and within a month he was back to being sharp as a tact! It has made a dramatic improvement in his memory and sharpness, I cant recommend this product enough. Not only that, it is about 1/2 the price on Amazon compared to Health food store!
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Probably works. Mar 20, 2011
By T. Bently Durant
I started a diet program through a medical weight loss clinic. They proscribed an Adkins type ketogenic diet and phentramine type medicine. After the initial ketosis symptoms, headache, and fatigue ended, I began to notice changes in my memory. The brain normally uses carbohydrate based fuel, but in an ketogenic diet it must fuel itself from stored fat. As I adapted I noticed an increase in my short term memory, and a loss in my long term memory. So I started taking this product to help. I've finished to bottle and I feel like my memory and focus are great. Despite the sleeping issues I have on the phentramine stimulant/appetite suppressant, I am still able to recall the tasks that I had prioritized and the stage of completion.
Pro's: it seems to work. Medium price range. It's a blend of useful supplements. It contains two types of Ginkgo, fish oil, Choline, and DMAE.
Con's: Recommended dosage is 2/day, so a 60 count bottle only last a month. I have not heard of some of the other ingredients and do not know their effects.
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