The Scoop on Ginkgo Biloba

Recently, a study conducted by the U.S. government’s National Toxicology Program concluded that ginkgo biloba extract causes liver cancer in mice.  Though this sounds alarming, according to Dr. Andrew Weil there is really nothing to be concerned about.  He checked reliable sources and found that the extract used in the study didn’t meet the quality standards of the American Botanical Council.  Also, the dosage administered to the rodents  was 55 to 108 times higher than the recommended dose for consumers, and it is well known amongst scientists that high doses of anything will create cancer in rats and mice.

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