Ginkgo Biloba
Food supplement declared in France, decision dated 26 October 2026
Ginkgo Biloba (Zenement) is a food supplement declared in France. Status: declared in France, may be marketed. 1 rule of use applies to its ingredients (limits and warnings).
- Brand
- Zenement
- Food business operator placing the product on the market
- Bitio Project S.L.
- Status
- Declared in France, may be marketed: the authorities did not object to the declaration (this is neither an authorisation nor a safety assessment)
- Form
- Capsule
- Daily dose
- 1
- Directions for use
- Prendre 1 gélule par jour
- Intended populations
- Men and women aged 18 and over
- Not recommended (according to the manufacturer)
- Breastfeeding women, Pregnant women, Taking anticoagulants, Taking antidepressants
- Objectives stated by the manufacturer (these are not authorised claims)
- Blood and lymphatic circulation, Concentration
Declaration 380413, procedure Article 15. Compl'Alim, food supplement declarations (France), retrieved 15 November 2026.
Declared composition
Plants
| Plant | Part | Preparation | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginkgo biloba L. | Feuille | Autre extrait sec | 120 mg |
| Bambusa bambos (L.) Voss | Pousse | Autre extrait sec | 12 mg |
Other active ingredients
| Name | Per day |
|---|---|
| L-leucine | not declared |
Vitamins and minerals
Compl'Alim does not publish vitamin and mineral doses. The references below help you read the product label: EFSAEuropean Food Safety Authority. safety limit for adults and maximum dose set in France per product (Order of 9 May 2006, not revised since November 2006).
| Declared form | Nutrient | EFSA limit, adults | Maximum dose in France |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorhydrate de thiamine | Vitamine B1 (thiamine) | pas de limite (données insuffisantes) | dose annulled by the French Council of State in 2011 |
Additives
E464, E460
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Label warnings
Ne se substitue pas à une alimentation variée et équilibrée et à un mode de vie sain. Ne pas dépasser la dose quotidienne recommandée. Tenir hors de la portée des enfants. Déconseillé aux femmes enceintes ou allaitantes. Consultez votre médecin en cas de prise simultanée d’anticoagulants ou d’antiagrégants plaquettaires. L’usage est déconseillé aux personnes sous traitement antidépresseur. Conserver dans un endroit frais et sec.
Regulatory points
- Conditions légales
Ginkgo biloba L.: L'étiquetage des compléments alimentaires qui contiennent la feuille de la plante Ginkgo biloba L. doit comporter un avertissement avec la teneur suivante: "Consultez votre médecin en cas de prise simultanée d'anticoagulants."
Source: French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I.
This information reproduces the manufacturer's declaration to the administration (DGAL). It does not say whether the product is effective and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist, particularly during pregnancy or when taking medication.
Official warnings (Health Canada)
Health Canada publishes warnings on these ingredients:
- Ginkgo biloba L.
Read the warning, when it applies and the studies cited
GINKGO - GINKGO BILOBA
Route of administration: Oral
Cautions and warnings
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (Blumenthal et al. 2000; WHO 1999).
Sources cited by Health Canada (3)
- Blumenthal M, Goldberg A, Brinkmann J, editors. Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs. Newton (MA): Integrative Medicine Communications; 2000.
- WHO 1999: World Health Organization. WHO monographs on selected medicinal plants, Volume 1. Geneva (CHE): World Health Organization; 1999.
- OMS 1999 : Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS). Monographs on selected medicinal plants, Volume 1. Genève (CHE): Organisation mondiale de la santé; 1999.
Ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking diabetes, high blood pressure or seizure medications (Brinker 2010).
Sources cited by Health Canada (1)
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, 4th edition. Sandy (OR): Eclectic Medical Publications; 2010.
Contraindications
Do not use if you are having a surgery (Gardner and McGuffin 2013).
Sources cited by Health Canada (1)
- Gardner Z, McGuffin M, editors. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Second Edition. Boca Raton (FL): Taylor and Francis Group; 2013.
Do not use if you are taking blood thinners or other health products that affect blood coagulation (Gardner and McGuffin 2013; Brinker 2010; Bent 2005).
Sources cited by Health Canada (3)
- Bent S, Goldberg H, Padula A, Avins AL. Spontaneous bleeding associated with ginkgo biloba: a case report and systematic review of the literature. Journal of General Internal Medicine 2005;20(7):657-661. PubMed Systematic review
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, 4th edition. Sandy (OR): Eclectic Medical Publications; 2010.
- Gardner Z, McGuffin M, editors. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Second Edition. Boca Raton (FL): Taylor and Francis Group; 2013.
They concern the ingredient, not this product or its dose. They do not replace medical advice.
Other declarations with the same name
This name is used by more than 10 declarations from different companies, so it does not identify one product. See every declaration with this name.
Brand : Zenement
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