When we think of aging, we think of the obvious — wrinkles and achy joints, for example. We usually don't consider things such as worsening vision or memory loss until we are well on our way to senior status. But we should. After all, the disorders that may go along with the aging of the nervous system are some of the most frightening problems we face — dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and macular degeneration, for example. However, there is a way to fight this "neuro aging" — through the use of dietary supplements.

Ginkgo biloba is a powerful herb that helps maintain mental acuity. It is routinely used in Germany for this reason, and there is an extensive body of research attesting to its value. In short, ginkgo works. ^AIMGinkgoSense™ combines ginkgo biloba, DHA, bilberry, and lutein and zeaxanthin into a powerful formula to maintain your overall neuro health.

Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) has been studied since the 1950s, and studies reveal positive results for what is known as "cerebral insufficiency": a collection of symptoms that include difficulties in concentration and memory, absentmindedness, confusion, lack of energy, tiredness, decreased physical performance, depressive mood, anxiety, dizziness, tinnitus (ringing in the ear), and headache. The German Commission E — a group of physicians, pharmacists, and toxicologist who evaluate herbs for safety and efficacy — notes that GBE does lead to an improvement in memory performance and learning capacity.

This is largely due to its effect on circulation. Ginkgo increases blood flow to the extremities and the brain — there is actually an increase in cerebral blood flow. It stands to reason that if you get an increase of blood flow to the brain, the brain is going to get more oxygen and more glucose. It is this increased flow of oxygen and nutrients that is the reason why there is significant improvement in patients with some form of dementia.