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Ginkgo Biloba and Maca Root, a synergy.
The pair combines Maca's effect on sexual desire with Ginkgo's influence on peripheral blood flow and nitric oxide, offering complementary support for sexual function.
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- Substances
- Ginkgo Biloba and Maca Root
- Pair type
- Synergy
- Evidence (highest tier)
- Emerging
- Source citations
- 2 sources
- Stack Score effect
- +2 to your Stack Score (per scored synergy row).
- Scope
- Supplement × Supplement
- Last verified
- May 30, 2026
Synergy · Emerging evidence
Synergy
What is happening. The pair combines Maca's effect on sexual desire with Ginkgo's influence on peripheral blood flow and nitric oxide, offering complementary support for sexual function.
Mechanism. Maca increases sexual desire through central, non-hormonal pathways, while Ginkgo biloba flavonoids and terpenoids promote vasodilation and relax vascular smooth muscle, potentially improving genital blood flow.
Recommendation. May be combined for libido and circulation support. Note that Ginkgo has antiplatelet activity, so use caution with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication. Ginkgo evidence for sexual dysfunction is mixed.
Sources (2)
- Shin BC, et al. Maca (Lepidium meyenii) for improving sexual function: a systematic review. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2010
- Meston CM, et al. Short- and long-term effects of Ginkgo biloba extract on sexual dysfunction in women. Archives of Sexual Behavior. 2008
Stack Score
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Effect on the composite score
If both Ginkgo Biloba and Maca Root are in the same stack, this pair applies +2 to your Stack Score (per scored synergy row).
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