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Gincosan®

Supports memory, concentration and mental performance.

Gincosan

Do you feel mentally tired? Or like your brain is overloaded? If you are overstressed and looking to improve mental performance and memory, Gincosan may be right for you.

Gincosan is a natural healthcare products that’s clinically researched to support healthy cognitive function during times of stress or increased demand.1-6 

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Gincosan® has been shown to:

Assist with mental fatigue & energy levels

Assist with mental fatigue & energy levels

Helps to prevent mental fatigue and support healthy mental energy levels1

Aid mental performance

Aid mental performance

Supports mental alertness and concentration in times of increased demand2,3,5,6 (e.g. new job)

Support healthy memory

Support healthy memory

Aids memory,2,4 improving the retention of information and reducing forgetfulness6

Research & Evidence

Gincosan: Key Ingredient

Gincosan contains a patented combination of specific standardised extracts of Panax Ginseng C.A. Meyer and  Ginkgo biloba. The specific extracts used in Gincosan – known as GK501® and G115® – have been researched for over 20 years and the subject of more than 7 clinical trials.

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trials & studies
7+ clinical trials
> 20 years research

Food for thought: When you want peak performance from your brain, find out how the natural specific combination of Panax ginseng and Ginkgo biloba can help.

What makes Gincosan different?

Natural healthcare products can vary considerably depending on the species of plant chosen, the way it’s grown and harvested, and the extraction and production process. Therefore, it’s essential to ensure the active ingredient in your product is the same type, and in the same quantity, as the one used in clinical trials.

In Gincosan, we take care to use the same specific extracts (combination of GK501 and G115) with the same specifications that have been proven in clinical studies to aid cognitive function and mental performance. That’s why you can be sure that Gincosan offers the same benefits as demonstrated in the clinical trials.

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Using Gincosan

Recommended dosage & directions

Adults: Take one capsule after breakfast and one after lunch

 

Studies have shown that in times of increased demand, Gincosan can be taken on the day to support mental energy and performance.3,5 However, to experience full benefits it is recommended to take

Gincosan for at least 12 weeks.2

 

Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. Packaging and product claims may vary depending on country-specific regulations. Products available in selected markets only.

 

Tolerability

 

Gincosan was found to be well-tolerated with no serious side effects reported.

 

Caution is advised in patients with bleeding disorders and for those on medications that may increase the risk of bleeding (i.e. anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs).7,8 In a study of American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), another species of ginseng, this extract was shown to reduce the effect of anticoagulants.9 

 

For this reason, interaction between Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer and anticoagulants cannot be completely excluded. Patients on anticoagulants should seek medical advice before starting treatment with this product.

 

There may be a possible interaction between efavirenz, an antiretroviral treatment and Ginkgo biloba, therefore it is not recommended to take these two products together.10,11

 

Consumers with the rare hereditary condition of galactose intolerance, galactosaemia, should not take this medicine. 

Active ingredient
Panax ginseng and Ginkgo biloba

Each tablet contains:
GK501 (Ginkgo biloba extract) 60mg

G115 (Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer extract) 100mg

FAQs

Gincosan is an evidence based, combination of specific standardised extracts of Ginkgo biloba (GK 501) and Panax ginseng (G 115). Gincosan is clinically researched, and it is the exact product that has been used in numerous clinical trials.

In a study of American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), another species of ginseng, the extract was shown to reduce the effect of anticoagulants. Caution is advised in patients with bleeding disorders and for those on medications that may increase the risk of bleeding.

 

The concomitant use of Gincosan and efavirenz, an antiretroviral therapy, is not recommended as a pharmacological interaction may exist.

 

It is important to speak with a healthcare professional before starting Gincosan if you are taking prescription medications. Medical advice should also be sought before planned surgical or dental procedures.

Gincosan has demonstrated a good tolerability profile, with no rare serious adverse events reported. Occasionally, mild and transient gastrointestinal reactions (including nausea, stomach pain and diarrhoea), headache and allergic skin reactions have been reported.

 

It is important to speak with a healthcare professional if you are concerned about possible side effects. Consumers with the rare hereditary condition of galactose intolerance, galactosaemia, should not take this medicine.

Gincosan is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding as there are no published studies to establish its safe use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Studies show that in times of increased demand, Gincosan can be taken on the day to support mental energy and performance.3

 

However, to experience full benefits it is recommended to take Gincosan for at least 12 weeks2 or as directed by your healthcare professional.  

Yes, Gincosan has no gluten added.

Yes, Gincosan contains a maximum amount of 136 mg of lactose per daily dosage of two capsules.

Yes, Gincosan contains a maximum amount of 12 mg of glucose per daily dosage of two capsules and 183 mg of mannitol per capsule.

Yes, Gincosan capsules should be swallowed whole and not broken or chewed.

It is recommended to stop Gincosan 2 weeks prior to surgery. However, it is important to discuss this with your healthcare professional, including your anaesthetist and surgeon.

Gincosan capsules have no known effects in these situations.

Gincosan is available in selected markets. Please contact us for further information.

 

Packaging and product claims may vary depending on country-specific regulations. Products available in selected markets only.

References

  1. Wesnes KA, et al. (1997);33(4):677-683. Psychopharmacol Bull 
  2. Wesnes KA, et al. (2000);152(4):353-61. Psychopharmacology 
  3. Scholey AB, Kennedy DO. (2002);17(1):35-44. Hum Psychopharmacol 
  4. Kennedy DO, et al. (2001);4(5):399-412.Nutr Neurosci 
  5. Kennedy DO, et al. (2002);75(5):739-51. Physiol Behav 
  6. Kwiecinski H, et al. (1997);9:59-67. Eur J Clin Res 
  7. Brinkley TE, et al. (2010);23:528–33. Am J Hypertens 
  8. Keheyan G, et al. (2011);66:209–11. Plant Foods Hum Nutr 
  9. Ann Intern Med. (2004) Jul 6;141(1):23-7. Brief communication: American ginseng reduces warfarin’s effect in healthy patients: arandomized, controlled Trial. Yuan CS1, Wei G, Dey L, Karrison T, Nahlik L, Maleckar S, Kasza K, Ang-Lee M, Moss J.
  10. Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee. 5 November 2013. EMA/PRAC/625262/2013 [S14-0529].
  11. Naccarato M, et al. Int Assoc Physicians AIDS Care 2012 ;11(2):98-100.
  12. Landucci E et al. 11°FENS forum of Neuroscience. 7-11 July, Berlin. Poster presentation C14-Neuroprotection, Abstract C132. Effects of Ginkgo biloba (GK501) and Panax ginseng (G115) alone or in combination in organotypic hippocampal slice cultures exposed to excitotoxic insults.

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