The ingredients of “Ginkgo Leaf Dried Ex” help improve cognitive function by reducing forgetfulness due to excessive use of digital devices
More and more young people between the ages of 20 and 40 are complaining of symptoms of forgetfulness, such as not being able to remember frequently used words or forgetting something they thought about a few minutes ago. This symptom is called digital amnesia or digital dementia. It is said to be caused by a decline in memory and computing capacity due to over-reliance on digital devices.
When information enters the brain, the hippocampus initially stores it for a short period of time and then sends it to the cerebral cortex to be stored as long-term memory or deleted. When new information continuously enters the brain at short intervals, previously received information cannot be adequately stored in the cerebral cortex, causing symptoms of digital amnesia. If symptoms persist, the function of the hippocampus, which stores memories, becomes overloaded, making it difficult to convert short-term memories into long-term memories, and general memory problems may also occur.
To improve digital forgetfulness, it is important to change lifestyle habits, such as reducing the time spent using smartphones and taking breaks without electronic devices, and it may be useful to take drugs that improve cognitive functions. A representative ingredient that can help improve cognitive function is ginkgo leaf dry extract.
Ginkgo leaf dry extract is an active ingredient extracted from ginkgo leaves and is known to improve blood circulation and have antioxidant properties. According to the Pharmaceutical Information Service, dried ginkgo biloba extract improves blood circulation by inhibiting platelet aggregation and dilating blood vessels, and also increases circulation in the cerebral cardiovascular system and peripheral blood by reducing the vulnerability of capillaries through antioxidant action. Furthermore, it has been reported to protect the nervous system and have anti-inflammatory effects and is said to be used for brain dysfunction accompanying symptoms of dementia such as ▲peripheral arterial circulation disorders ▲dizziness ▲tinnitus and tinnitus.
Regarding the clinically significant effect of improving cognitive function, it has been reported that high-dose products (240 mg) have better overall improvement in cognitive function than low-dose products (120 mg). Currently, Daewoong Pharmaceutical’s “Daewoong Ginkgo Shot” is the only high-strength product released in pharmacies last year. Daewoong Ginkgo Shot is an over-the-counter medicine containing a high content of ginkgo leaf extract and is said to contain 240 mg of dried ginkgo leaf extract in one pill. It is said to help improve memory loss, poor concentration and decline in mental function accompanied by dizziness.
The effectiveness of dried ginkgo leaf extract has been proven through clinical studies abroad. In the case of EGb761, an ingredient in ginkgo biloba extract, it has been shown to ▲ improve attention in patients with the mildest cognitive impairment ▲ improve cognitive ability, thinking ability and cognitive flexibility in patients with mild to moderate dementia ▲ has an excellent effect on the symptoms of dizziness and tinnitus in dementia patients ▲Efficacy and tolerability similar to those of anti-dizziness (Betahistine) have been confirmed in the treatment of unspecified dizziness.
According to a study on “The effect of Ginkgo biloba on dementia” published in the international academic journal “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” in 2017, a dose of 200 mg or more (usually 240 mg per day) of dried Ginkgo biloba extract is administered daily It was found that, when taken for at least 5 months, there was a clinical benefit in improving cognitive functions such as cognitive performance in dementia patients.
The research team led by Professor Qiuju Yuan from the Chinese University of Hong Kong included in the review 12 systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluated the effectiveness of dried ginkgo biloba extract in patients with dementia or decline cognitive. Study results demonstrated that administration of 200 mg/day or more of dried ginkgo leaf extract for at least 22 weeks had a positive effect on cognitive performance, activities of daily living, and clinical global impression (CGI). in the treatment of dementia. On the other hand, it was reported that, when administered for less than 22 weeks, there was insufficient evidence available to demonstrate clinically relevant effects in the treatment of dementia.
An official from Daewoong Pharmaceutical explained: “For younger generations who are worried about the symptoms of digital forgetfulness, as well as those who are worried about poor concentration or memory loss, take medicines containing dry extract of ginkgo may be effective in improving symptoms.”
Kim Sang-jun, Donga.com reporter ksj@donga.com
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