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Proof of efficacy of the ginkgo biloba special extract EGb 761 in outpatients suffering from mild to moderate primary degenerative dementia of the Alzheimer type or multi-infarct dementia. – Cost Effective Supplements

Proof of efficacy of the ginkgo biloba special extract EGb 761 in outpatients suffering from mild to moderate primary degenerative dementia of the Alzheimer type or multi-infarct dementia.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8741021


Conclusion of this study

The frequency of therapy responders in the two treatment groups differed significantly in favor of EGb 761, with p < 0.005 in Fisher's Exact Test. The intent-to-treat analysis of 205 patients led to similar efficacy results. Thus, the clinical efficacy of the ginkgo biloba special extract EGb 761 in dementia of the Alzheimer type and multi-infarct dementia was confirmed. The investigational drug was found to be well tolerated.


Supplements analyzed in this study

Ginkgo biloba

Health conditions analyzed in this study

Alzheimer's Disease


Slightly Positive
Ginkgo biloba

Mild Cognitive Impairment


Moderately Positive
Ginkgo biloba


Functions related to this study

Mental health


Moderately Positive
Ginkgo biloba


Body systems related to this study


Nervous System
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