- Ginkgo is well-known for its use in helping to help support healthy cognitive functions of the elderly. Recent research has also shown that ginkgo protects cognition and enhances their survival. Korean ginseng, long used in Asia to encourage general health and longevity, has been associated with lower incidence of lung issues, particularly in smokers. Garlic has demonstrated modest, but significant, reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressures, and an possible ability to maintain blood