Friday, June 08, 2007

Ginkgo Biloba: A magic herb?

What it is?
A very old chinese herb , which is known to increase blood flow to brain.
reference:
http://www.bodybuildingforyou.com/health-supplements/ginko-biloba-information.htm

Why it is relavant to Ultrarunners?
Based on the following study it is known to reduce chances of AMS in mountaineers.
http://www.liebreich.com/LDC/HTML/Climbing/Ginkgo_Biloba.html

Since I wont be getting time to Acclimatize. I have decided to try this at TRT 100m, and follow a 3 week
routine of Ginkgo and keep taking the capsules during the run. my dosage will be 120mg a day, for 3 weeks.

Given my last year's performance at TRT 50M, I Will find how Ginkgo will help in other High Altitude ventures.