Should ginkgo biloba be taken into an empty stomach?

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fyfpoon@gmail.com - 09 Apr 2007 07:35 GMT

Yes, I am doing it and I was advised by my doctor to do it in order to
amplify the effectiveness of ginkgo tablets. If what my doc had
suggested were not correct, the German doctors would not have used
infusion treatment of ginkgo with oral prescription afterwards.

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Thus those who want to try ginkgo should do it wholeheartedly. That
is, to take the ginkgo pills BEFORE a meal rather than after a full
meal of 3 Big Mac.

FP

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Janice - 09 Apr 2007 13:34 GMT

Taking medications with food is usually only to avoid stomache
irritation. If something doesn't bother you, it is usually better to
take on an empty stomache for full efficiency from the compound.

> Yes, I am doing it and I was advised by my doctor to do it in order
> to
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> FP

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don - 10 Apr 2007 04:31 GMT

> Taking medications with food is usually only to avoid stomache
> irritation. If something doesn't bother you, it is usually better to
> take on an empty stomache for full efficiency from the compound.

That's true in some cases, but there are some medications that are
better absorbed into one's system with food as stated on the Food and
Drug Administration's site:

"Ask a pharmacist what foods to take with each drug. Some drugs are
better absorbed with certain foods, and some drugs shouldn't be taken
with certain foods."

I've had prescription meds that say to take with food, to not take with
food, and to take or not take with certain foods. Many antibiotics
don't seem to get along with grapefruit or milk. The last one I took
couldn't be taken within a certain number of hours of taking vitamins.

I have 2 different brands of ginkgo b. that both say on the bottle to
take it with food. Since stomach upset isn't listed among the possible
side effects, I'm guessing it's for better absorption. I don't always
follow the directions though.

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fyfpoon@gmail.com - 10 Apr 2007 06:03 GMT

> > Taking medications with food is usually only to avoid stomache
> > irritation. If something doesn't bother you, it is usually better to
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> side effects, I'm guessing it's for better absorption. I don't always
> follow the directions though.

Don't drink jasmine tea after taking med for at least 2 hours...

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