Q: My question is about the combination of ginko leaf extract and other medications, specifically selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). I have been informed that this combination could be very dangerous ie. serotonin syndrome. Please clarify this important fact for me”
A: The use of any singular drug can cause adverse reactions, often predictable and sometimes totally unexpected.
When combining drugs, there is a higher incidence of adverse events, due to drug interactions, whether the drugs are working synergistic or antagonistic.
When using OTC (over the counter) drugs, as is the case with Ginkgo leaf extracts, there is always an increased risk of drug interactions, as these drugs are not studied in the same manner as prescribed drugs. Secondly, the exact dosage of the content is seldom recorded and kept as “secret”. However, in the case of Ginkgo leaf extracts, it has been used for centuries and a fairly well documented adverse event profile has been established.
It is well documented that ginkgo in combination with other herbs (for example St John’s wart) taken simultaneously with a Prozac-like drug (SSRI’s), could lead to possible hypomania (patient feels irritated, nervous, jittery and excited). It's not known if this is a concern when ginkgo is taken on its own with fluoxetine (Prozac). The chance of developing serotonin syndrome on ginkgo plus a SSRI is therefore very slim.
Studies were conducted on the combination of SSRI’s and Ginkgo, after it was postulated that Ginkgo might reverse the negative effect on sexual functioning (impotency in men and the inability to reach an orgasm in women), caused by the SSRI. Ginkgo did not prove to be effective for this indication, but no serious adverse events were reported.
In summary; Nobody can ever predict 100% whether a drug will work for you as an individual, be perfectly safe and will have no reaction with other drugs. One can only rely on what has been recorded in the past.
Q: I have just started - how many capsules do I need to take?
A: When using the Standard Strength (Green Capsule), start with Two Capsules with Breakfast and Two Capsules with Lunch for two weeks.
This is the normal dosage, which may be increased to a maximum of not more than 9 capsules per day if necessary.
When using the Advanced Strength (Red & White Capsule), start with One Capsule, Once daily with Breakfast for two weeks.
This dosage may then be increased - if product is well tolerated - to a Second Capsule taken with Lunch. Do not take at night and do not exceed dosage.
Q: Once I have reached my ideal weight, do I need to continue taking the capsules?
A: Ginko Green Tea Capsules are 100% Natural Food Extract and as such the product has various health benefits apart from weight loss. So, for optimum health they can be taken continuously, but once you have reached your ideal weight, you can decrease your normal dosage if required.
Q: How quickly can I expect to lose weight?
A: One kilogram per week is a very realistic target, but feedback has shown that on average 2kg per week is the norm! So, although it varies from person to person, we have not had anyone not losing their goal weight and being more than delighted!
Q: Is it safe for children to use the product?
A: Although this product is not recommended for children under the age of 12, there are quite a lot of people who’s children from 8 years and up are taking 1 to 2 of the Regular Capsules daily with great results.
Q: Do I need to follow a specific diet when taking the capsules to lose weight?
A: No diet needs to be followed and you can also never go wrong whir regular exercises and healthy eating habits.
Q: Do I need to exercise while taking the capsules to lose weight?
A: Exercise is good for your body shape and strength, but it is not a prerequisite for attaining your ideal weight.
Q: What is the difference between the two products on offer?
A: The Advanced strength capsule is equivalent to 3 1/2 of the green standard strength capsules. The Advanced Formulation is more concentrated but contains the same ingredients.
Q: Is it safe to take the capsules during pregnancy and/ or while breastfeeding?
A: Safety during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding has not been established.
Q: I have types 2 diabetes. Can I still use the capsules to lose weight?
A: We are not qualified to give medical advice save to say that we have received many testimonies from diabetics who have benefited in a fantastic way. Please consult with your doctor first if you are on any prescribed medication.
Q: I have heart disease. Can I still use the capsules to lose weight?
A: Consult with your doctor first. Green tea contains natural caffeine metabolites and in some cases this may cause heart palpitations.
Q: Does the capsules contain gelatine?
A: No, it contains only plant material and the chemical name for the vegetable capsule that contains the plant materials is hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose.
Q: I have just started taking the capsules and tend to go to the bathroom very often - is this normal?
A: Yes, especially the regular strength green capsule will indeed assist you in being more regular.
Q: I become extremely thirsty when taking the tablets - is this normal?
A: Yes, this normal. Drink more water or liquids as and when required.
Q: When I started taking the tablets I became constipated, is this normal and what can I do to overcome this?
A: Although most clients have the opposite experience, some clients did experience this condition. We have found that a person’s body takes about 7 to 10 days to adjust to the product. We have also found that by eating lots of papayas during the day and especially at night this problem will completely be eliminated.
Q. There is now a lot of us drinking the Advanced Green Tea, and very happy with the results!
There are however, just a few questions:
If I only drink one Advanced Green Tea capsule, will I still lose weight or must I drink two capsules in order to see the results? During the holidays, I have been drinking two capsules a day and gained no weight which was amazing for me. However, my mother and I would like to loose 2kg and 5kg respectively. We just need to know if it will be sufficient if we drink only one capsule per day. We are trying to eat healthy but we also do not limit ourselves with healthy eating habits especially over week-ends?
My other friend would like to know if she can drink four Standard (Regular) pills, instead of one Advanced capsules. Is the Advanced capsule stronger or must she rather continue using to the Standard. She suffers from a spastic colon - will the green tea capsule help? Thank you for the wonderful product.
A: Just one advanced capsule is 100%. You will definitely lose weight. However, you can still eat whatever you want to eat, including chocolate but definitely no carbonated or alcoholic beverages. (Including sprite zero, soda water, etc).
One Advanced is equivalent to 3 and half of the Regular capsules. They are both the same product but the Advanced is much more concentrated. Apart from other outstanding results, most people with spastic colons were completely healed. However, it is very important for people who are on other kind of medication (prescription or over the counter) to consult with their doctor first and monitor their condition/s while using the product. People with conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol levels etc. could however in a short period have their condition normalized or improved. Once you have required the desired results as far as weight loss is concerned, it would be wise to consult with your doctor on a regular basis. Your healthcare practitioner is in the best position to monitor your health and make recommendations pertaining to e.g. a reduction of the dosage or perhaps even in some cases the discontinuation of the specific medication.
Q. I heard about your amazing product from a friend. For 26 years my husband has been suffering from heart problems and is 20kg overweight, especially on his stomach. He neither smokes nor drinks and is on heart medication. Around two years ago while playing with our cat, the cat bit him on his foot. There were few small little holes like needle pricks with only a few drops of blood. I disinfected it and it did bleed a little. The following day his foot was swollen and red. That night he suffered from severe pain and I took him to the doctor who diagnosed him with infection and gave him an injection as well as antibiotics. Since then he has been suffering with his foot and he had sonar taken from his veins, a “scope” that detects infection veins and so far he had been on three courses of antibiotics. The swelling seems to get better at times but then it gets worse again. Small sores started appearing in the area where he was bitten. I have been treating his foot with zinc and castor oil ointment, covered it with bandages. Well, the sores look better but the foot and part of the leg is still red and swollen (we are military patients). Although the doctors keep on giving treatment and prescriptions, we are really despondent because nobody can actually tell us what is going on. Will the capsules help with his weight and will it be possible for him to take them in conjunction with his blood pressure as well as heart medication? He is now 71 and as a result of his sore foot he is obviously not even able to exercise.
Please help!!
A.We are not in a position to give medical advice but at the same time from the results and feedback we receive almost daily they all, without exception benefit from weight loss. There is also a testimony of Mr. Coetzee on our website at Ginkgo Green Tea Capsule Testimonies, where he specifically mentions that he benefited from using the product especially concerning his high blood pressure, diabetes etc. Your husband is welcome to try our product and it is very important to do that under the supervision of your husband’s doctor. To use an example to illustrate this:- In a case where a person’s blood pressure becomes better and he continues with the same medication there is no doubt that the medication for high blood pressure (or the same dosage thereof) will affect him adversely. The medication would then have to be adjusted accordingly by your husband’s medical practitioner
My suggestion is that your husband starts by drinking one Regular capsule per day.
Q. I just wanted to know....the Regular Ginko Green Tea Capsules helps me not feel hungry, is. I take the pills without eating is there any negative effects?
A. The product does not have an appetite suppressant in it. Very few people say that they do not eat the same amount of food as before when they were not taking the pills. But having said that, any healthcare practitioner will tell you that you definitely need to eat - it is very unhealthy not to eat and thereby depriving your body of much needed vitamins, minerals, amino acids etc. Even your digestive system will not keep on functioning properly when you do not eat. Our bodies are not created to function in such a manner. My suggestion to you would be to just eat smaller portions and please also consult with your doctor at the same time.
Q. I have been using your products for two months already, two in the morning and two in the evening. My objective is to loose 8kg. But I haven’t lost even 1kg since. What do I do wrong? I am very healthy; I don’t take any medication and don’t even drink carbonated drinks. Please let me know.
A. Ever since we’ve been in this business for the past four years we have never came across somebody with the same situation as yours. However, it is a good thing that you do not use gas drinks. I assume you do not consume alcohol because it can also affect the effectiveness of the capsules. Direct sunlight can also affect your capsules hence you must always keep them in a cool place. When leaving your capsules for even as little as three minutes on the dashboard of your motor car can affect your capsules adversely as well. If all of this is not the case, perhaps the more concentrated Advanced Formulation might be the solution in your case.
Q. Some of my friends start losing their unwanted kilo’s from the first week. Should I be concerned if my energy levels soared from day one but my weight loss seems to be much slower than the others in my office?
A. There is no need to be concerned. Even though more than at least 90% of the people do start losing weigh almost immediately, we have probably heard from three or four people that – amazing and inexplicably as it may sound – they only started to benefit from the weight loss in their 5th week of using the product. These are really the very rare exceptions to the rule. Since we are all unique individuals, our bodies react differently and over different time frames. Sometimes you might find that a person’s body has more toxicicity which the product must first eliminate before other health benefits can be optimally experienced. It is also possible that certain medical conditions may be present and which people are not even aware of.
Q. Have you received any feedback from people who have used a combination of the Advanced and the Regular with good success?
A. There is a group of ladies in Pretoria who has had excellent results with the following combination:
· 1 Advanced in the morning after breakfast.
· 1 Regular at 10H00am with fruit or yoghurt
· 1 Advanced after lunch
· 1 Regular after dinner.
Q. Can your product used together with other known diet products?
A. We would not recommend this for the following reasons :
· When you do lose weight you would not be able to say with absolute certainty which one caused the desired effect.
· Since we do not know the exact chemical ingredients of other products we do not know whether they will actually compliment each other or work against each other.
· The best would still be to choose one and see which product works best for you.