Compare Supplements

Side-by-side comparison of 2 supplements

Gkb7.0

Ginkgo Biloba

Moderate safety

LAV7.2

Lavender

High safety

Evidence

Probably helps

Evidence Score7/10

Studies: 276

Meta-analyses: 23

Mostly mechanism / observational

Evidence Score7.2/10

Studies: 156

Meta-analyses: 15

Dosage & timing

Dosage:

240mg

Best Time:

Morning · with food (preferred)

Take with food

Form:

Standardized extract capsules (EGb 761)

Dosage:

80 mg oral Silexan daily OR aromatherapy inhalation 30–60 min sessions

Best Time:

Before bed · with food

Take with food

Form:

Oral Silexan capsule (80 mg) for systemic/psychiatric use

What you'll notice

🧠 Cognitive Support in Dementiapositive

12-24 weeks

🔄 Modest Circulatory Effectspositive

8-12 weeks

🤕 Headachetrade-off

First week

😌 Anxiety Reductionpositive

1–4 weeks

🌙 Sleep Quality Improvementpositive

1–3 weeks

☀️ Mood Improvementpositive

4–8 weeks

Safety

Moderate safety

Contraindications:

Bleeding disorders
Before surgery (stop 2 weeks prior)
Seizure disorders

Drug Interactions:

Blood thinners (Warfarin, Aspirin)
Anticonvulsants
SSRIs

Side Effects:

HeadacheGI upsetDizziness

High safety

Contraindications:

Known hypersensitivity or allergy to lavender or Lamiaceae family plants
Prepubertal children (lavender products associated with case reports of gynecomastia — endocrine disruption risk)
Undiluted topical application (can cause contact dermatitis and sensitization)

Drug Interactions: