To quote from the post "The popular herbal remedy gingko is not effective in improving people's memory after a six-week course, according to a new study." http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A42447-2002Aug20.html
I went to the AMA website and read the actual article, the Washington Post actually went a bit light on reporting the conclusions. From the JAMA site: " The results of this 6-week study indicate that ginkgo did not facilitate performance on standard neuropsychological tests of learning, memory, attention, and concentration or naming and verbal fluency in elderly adults without cognitive impairment. The ginkgo group also did not differ from the control group in terms of self-reported memory function or global rating by spouses, friends, and relatives. These data suggest that when taken following the manufacturer's instructions, ginkgo provides no measurable benefit in memory or related cognitive function to adults with healthy cognitive function." http://jama.ama-assn.org/issues/v288n7/rfull/joc11334.html I went over the study carefully and it was very well done - nice bit of randomized group assignments, the drop out rate was comparable for the groups receiving either a placebo or gingko, etc. It was a well done study. larry -- Larry C. Lyons ColdFusion/Web Developer Certified Advanced ColdFusion 5 Developer EBStor.com 8870 Rixlew Lane, Suite 204 Manassas, Virginia 20109-3795 tel: (703) 393-7930 fax: (703) 393-2659 Web: http://www.ebstor.com email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Chaos, panic, and disorder - my work here is done. -- ______________________________________________________________________ This list and all House of Fusion resources hosted by CFHosting.com. The place for dependable ColdFusion Hosting. Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
