Can you take Bacopa Monnieri and Ginkgo Biloba together?
Bacopa works on memory at the neurotransmitter level while Ginkgo improves cerebral blood flow. No known negative interaction.
Severity
Info
Evidence
limited
Timing
Together with food, morning.
How it works
Bacopa modulates synaptic plasticity via bacosides; Ginkgo dilates cerebral blood vessels via ginkgolides and bilobalide.
Ginkgo also has anticoagulant properties, so monitor if combining with other blood thinners. Bacopa requires 8–12 weeks for effects. Ginkgo may show results sooner through its circulatory mechanism.
What to do
Take together with food in the morning. If you take any blood-thinning supplements, note that Ginkgo adds to that effect.
Frequently asked
Should I separate Bacopa Monnieri and Ginkgo Biloba?
This is an informational interaction. Bacopa Monnieri and Ginkgo Biloba are generally fine to take together. Two cognitive supports through different pathways
Why do Bacopa Monnieri and Ginkgo Biloba interact?
Bacopa modulates synaptic plasticity via bacosides; Ginkgo dilates cerebral blood vessels via ginkgolides and bilobalide.
How strong is the evidence for this interaction?
The evidence is limited. This interaction is based on theoretical mechanisms or a small number of studies.
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