Chemical characterization of Ginkgo biloba L. and antioxidant properties of its extracts and dietary supplements

• Published in: Industrial crops and products Vol. 51; pp. 244 - 248
• Main Authors: Pereira, Eliana, Barros, Lillian, Ferreira, Isabel C.F.R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.11.2013
• Subjects: alpha-tocopherol; Antioxidant activity; antioxidants; Chemical characterization; commercialization; Dietary supplements; Extracts; fatty acids; flavonoids; fructose; Ginkgo biloba; leaves; medicinal plants; neurodegenerative diseases; oxidative stress; phenolic compounds; quinic acid; syrups; Ginkgo biloba; Extracts; Antioxidant activity; Chemical characterization; Dietary supplements

•G. biloba was chemically characterized in nutritional and bioactive components.•Dietary supplements showed higher antioxidant activity than infusion and extracts.•Pills allow the highest intake antioxidants.•The antioxidant potential was related with phenolics and flavonoids content. Ginkgo biloba...