Think Smart with Gingko Biloba
Think Smart with Gingko Biloba by Whole Foods is an Other Combinations herbal and botanical supplement designed for cognitive support. This product contains 11 ingredients, including clinically dosed Niacin (20.000mg), Vitamin B6 (5.000mg), Vitamin B12 (250.000mcg), and L-Glutamine (150.000mg). However, L-Tyrosine (100.000mg) and Choline (5.000mg) are present at underdosed levels, which may limit their potential efficacy. The product has an N+ Score of 63, receiving a 'D' grade, placing it in the average tier. It may appeal to individuals seeking a multi-ingredient approach to cognitive support, despite some underdosed components.
About This Product
Think Smart with Gingko Biloba by Whole Foods is a herbal & botanical supplement containing 11 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 63/100 (Grade D).
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and 1 more.
N+ Score Breakdown
Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?
Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?
Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?
Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?
Strengths
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +4 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 11 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (11 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Niacin | 20.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.000 mg | Optimal |
| Vitamin B12 | 250.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Choline | 5.000 mg | Under |
| L-Glutamine | 150.000 mg | High |
| Gotu Kola | 50.000 mg | N/A |
| DMAE | 100.000 mg | N/A |
| L-Tyrosine | 100.000 mg | Under |
| Ginkgo | 40.000 mg | N/A |
| L-Pyroglutamic Acid | 100.000 mg | N/A |
| Oriental Ginseng | 50.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.