Ginkgo for memory?

[l0rca]

What of it? And further, what of other herbs and such? How much additional potential do they grant? If any? ...What's conclusive in all this?

Also, what about regular old nutrition? Anyone have some sources of cognitive testing done on people who're given healthy diets versus unhealthy ones?

http://oedb.org/library/college-basics/hacking-knowledge

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gingko_biloba#Medical_uses

EDIT: Yeah, I know that "hacking knowledge" paper is almost totally utter crap. Not to mention using the hacker term to sell an idea underneath one.

 

[Fronzel]

I have the first issue of Omni collecting dust in a corner somewhere.

There is an ad in it selling ginko as an aphrodesiac.

 

[Tricky]

Interesting Slate article on it.
"Reputable medical researchers generally agree that ginkgo pills and powders, extracted from an ornamental tree whose seeds smell like rancid butter, show promise for treating Alzheimer's disease and other cases of age-related dementia. But scant scientific evidence supports the notion that ginkgo can also increase mental acuity among the young and fit."

 

[JoeTheJuggler]

I have the first issue of Omni collecting dust in a corner somewhere.

There is an ad in it selling ginko as an aphrodesiac.

You sure it's not ginseng?