zarrin77
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Ginkgo inhibits 5-HT activity in platelets, is antienemic (via either inhibiting 5-HT generally or due to specific 5-HT3 receptor antagonizing properties), and increases spontaneous erections (due to upregulating tyrosine hydroxylase and thus dopamine production in the VTA and PVN in the brain).
Very interesting supplement.
(See attached images for the effects on dopamine levels)
References:
Ginkgo Biloba Normalises Stress-Elevated Alterations in Brain Catecholamines, Serotonin and Plasma Corticosterone Levels - PubMed
The Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761® and its main constituent flavonoids and ginkgolides increase extracellular dopamine levels in the rat prefrontal cortex
Ginkgo Biloba for Antidepressant-Induced Sexual Dysfunction - PubMed
Anxiolytic-like effect of combined extracts of zingiber officinale and ginkgo biloba in the elevated plus-maze - ScienceDirect
^ “These data provide evidence that ZC has anxiolytic effects in the elevated plus-maze comparable to those of DZ, but that in high dosage the phytopharmacon may also have anxiogenic properties. The anxiolytic-like effects of ZC are discussed with regard to the known antiserotonergic action of ginger and ginkgo biloba.”
Dissociation Between Anxiolytic and Hypomnestic Effects for Combined Extracts of Zingiber Officinale and Ginkgo Biloba, as Opposed to Diazepam - ScienceDirect
^ “This finding is interesting with regard to other studies that have revealed a similar dissociation between anxiolytic and memory-disrupting effects for chemically defined 5-HT antagonists, especially for those acting at 5-HT3 receptors.”
Seems to go well with ginger. Ginger is also a 5-HT3 antagonist.
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^ “GK501 decreased the density (Bmax) of 5‐HT1 receptors in the frontal cerebral cortex and hippocampus.”
Very interesting supplement.
(See attached images for the effects on dopamine levels)
References:
Ginkgo Biloba Normalises Stress-Elevated Alterations in Brain Catecholamines, Serotonin and Plasma Corticosterone Levels - PubMed
The Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761® and its main constituent flavonoids and ginkgolides increase extracellular dopamine levels in the rat prefrontal cortex
Ginkgo Biloba for Antidepressant-Induced Sexual Dysfunction - PubMed
Anxiolytic-like effect of combined extracts of zingiber officinale and ginkgo biloba in the elevated plus-maze - ScienceDirect
^ “These data provide evidence that ZC has anxiolytic effects in the elevated plus-maze comparable to those of DZ, but that in high dosage the phytopharmacon may also have anxiogenic properties. The anxiolytic-like effects of ZC are discussed with regard to the known antiserotonergic action of ginger and ginkgo biloba.”
Dissociation Between Anxiolytic and Hypomnestic Effects for Combined Extracts of Zingiber Officinale and Ginkgo Biloba, as Opposed to Diazepam - ScienceDirect
^ “This finding is interesting with regard to other studies that have revealed a similar dissociation between anxiolytic and memory-disrupting effects for chemically defined 5-HT antagonists, especially for those acting at 5-HT3 receptors.”
Seems to go well with ginger. Ginger is also a 5-HT3 antagonist.
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^ “GK501 decreased the density (Bmax) of 5‐HT1 receptors in the frontal cerebral cortex and hippocampus.”
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