In the current study, researchers evaluated the possible benefits of ginkgo on protecting against cognitive impairment in those receiving chemotherapy. The results suggested that there was a lack of significant differences between the ginkgo group and the placebo group in terms of cognitive function. The placebo group reported worse nausea after chemotherapy. The researchers concluded that these findings lack support for the use of ginkgo in preventing cognitive impairment caused by chemotherapy. Further study is needed to determine whether ginkgo may be effective for this purpose. Read more here.
Study mentioned: Barton DL, et al. The use of Ginkgo biloba for the prevention of chemotherapy-related cognitive dysfunction in women receiving adjuvant treatment for breast cancer, N00C9. Support Care Cancer. 2013 Apr;21(4):1185-92. PMID: 23150188
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