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Ginkgo Biloba Interactions

The potential interactions between ginkgo biloba and other drugs, including anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs.

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Jan 16, 2026
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How does green tea extract (EGCG) affect the metabolism of prescription drugs and other supplements?

Green tea extract’s principal catechin, EGCG, can change how drugs and supplements are absorbed, metabolized and excreted by inhibiting intestinal transporters (OATPs), drug‑metabolizing enzymes (nota...

Jan 11, 2026
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How do common cardiovascular medications interact with popular ED supplements like ginkgo, yohimbine, or L-arginine?

Herbal and nutritional erectile‑dysfunction (ED) aids—most commonly L‑arginine, ginkgo biloba, and yohimbine—act on vascular tone, platelet function, or adrenergic receptors and therefore can interact...

Jan 18, 2026

What safety signals and drug interactions have been reported for Ginkgo, phosphatidylserine, and Bacopa in clinical trials?

Clinical trials and systematic reviews report generally mild safety signals for Ginkgo biloba, phosphatidylserine (PS), and Bacopa monnieri — principally gastrointestinal complaints, headache, and occ...

Jan 17, 2026

What ingredients in over‑the‑counter memory supplements are most often linked to drug interactions?

Over‑the‑counter memory supplements commonly implicated in drug interactions include ginkgo biloba (bleeding risk with anticoagulants and interactions via CYP pathways), herbal anti‑inflammatories and...