we just bought it at the nursery and didn%26#039;t ask the sex (if they would even know) if there any quick way to tell?
How can you tell the sex of a ginkgo tree?
If the tree gives you a little gift each time you greet it, owns about fifty pairs of shoes, wonders if you are mad at it if you don%26#039;t speak to it after about two hours of watching the football game on tv, or feels a need to clean up before the maid arrives, then it%26#039;s a female.
If the tree refuses to ask a stranger for directions if it%26#039;s lost, urinates on other trees, prefers to have sex with the lights on instead of off, or throws empty beer cans at the tv screen whenever Rosie is on, then it%26#039;s a male tree.
The Adam%26#039;s apple and deep voice is usually a dead giveway. If you%26#039;re still confused about the gender of any particular tree after a drink or two, I suggest you give a fake phone number and move on. Ginkgo trees are cunning, very deceptive, but will quickly admit to crossdressing at the meer sight of a chainsaw.
Reply:I pulled this from a sight on Ginkgos-
These trees produce fruits and leaves normally as well, and only some leaves acquire fruits. The fruits are sterile. There are no obvious attributes of ginkgo to distinguish the sexes, apart from observing the emergence of the sporangia in the Spring; but as the trees generally don%26#039;t %26#039;flower%26#039; for 50 years, its rather a long time to wait!! It is possible to distinguish the sexes by chromosome morphology, because the female lacks one tiny satellite on one chromosome. To tell the sexes apart seems to be important only in countries other than Japan and China, because of the rather bad smell of the fruit in autumn male trees are preferred. However, the Japanese people certainly don%26#039;t seem to care and don%26#039;t mind the smell, and many people collect the nuts for food. I have read that the male trees tend to be more upright, pyramidal, and the females more compact with lower branches and some pendulous, but I have seen the opposite of these attributes. And anyway, it would be better to be able to tell the sex from the seed. Perhaps an antibody is the answer
Reply:I hope you do not have a female because they will smell!!!!!! If you bought it from the nursery I am sure that they only buy the males because of the odor that they produce. I remember talking about this in science class but I don%26#039;t remember how to tell the sex.
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Is it safe to take Asian Ginseng and Ginkgo Biloba at the same time?
No problem whatever.
It is mainly prescription medications and drugs that often interact.
Natural medication, such as herbs, rarely interacts with other natural medication but there are some isolated exceptions. They do sometimes interact with prescription medication and drugs. One example is coenzyme Q10 which must not be taken if you are on warfarin.
Is it safe to take Asian Ginseng and Ginkgo Biloba at the same time?
Yea i wouldn%26#039;t worry about it... i looked it up on yahoo and yahoo doesn%26#039;t see anything wrong with it... i think i%26#039;ve seen it in mad drinks before so its no to fret about... if your uncomfortable look up mixing ginseng with ginkgo biloba
Reply:some herbal medecine are a mixture of ginseng and gingko biloba.both enhances blood circulation.gingko is use to improve memory.ginseng is use for erectile dysfunction
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It is mainly prescription medications and drugs that often interact.
Natural medication, such as herbs, rarely interacts with other natural medication but there are some isolated exceptions. They do sometimes interact with prescription medication and drugs. One example is coenzyme Q10 which must not be taken if you are on warfarin.
Is it safe to take Asian Ginseng and Ginkgo Biloba at the same time?
Yea i wouldn%26#039;t worry about it... i looked it up on yahoo and yahoo doesn%26#039;t see anything wrong with it... i think i%26#039;ve seen it in mad drinks before so its no to fret about... if your uncomfortable look up mixing ginseng with ginkgo biloba
Reply:some herbal medecine are a mixture of ginseng and gingko biloba.both enhances blood circulation.gingko is use to improve memory.ginseng is use for erectile dysfunction
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Is this combination safe? Women's One-A-Day Multivitamin, Omega-3 Fish Oil, Ginkgo, Ginseng, and SAM-e.?
Furthermore, are all these nutritional supplements safe on their own, let alone combined? Does anyone have comments or personal experience regarding effectiveness?
What I%26#039;m striving for is general health (the multivitamin), reduced stress and fatigue, increased mental performance and concentration/focus, and relief from depression. The SAM-e is possibly the most daunting thing in the combination (I hear it%26#039;s expensive and that it should be taken in conjunction with a B-Vitamin supplement - are the B-Vitamins in my multivitamin sufficient, or should I add on to that?).
I would appreciate substantiated info regarding the safety and effectiveness of this combination, and/or its components. Your personal experience is also appreciated.
Additionally, I am on the pill, but in my research there doesn%26#039;t seem to be any conflict with these supplements.
*I make a point to eat healthy, get enough sleep, and exercise (though I could probably do it more! It%26#039;s hard in winter).*
Is this combination safe? Women%26#039;s One-A-Day Multivitamin, Omega-3 Fish Oil, Ginkgo, Ginseng, and SAM-e.?
Absolutely. As long as you follow any of the warnings on the products (typically including pregnant/nursing, taking prescriptions, and/or have a medical condition), then you should be just fine. None of those overlap with the others (as long as the Multi doesn%26#039;t have any of those ingredients) and they don%26#039;t directly interact. You may want to make sure you don%26#039;t take the multi, Ginkgo, or Ginseng within 2 hours of going to bed, as they do help with some aspects of energy and/or circulation (both of which can keep you awake).
As far as being on the pill, I would suggest checking with a pharmacist to make sure that none of these would have a problem with your particular prescription... just to be on the safe side. Aside from that, the only possibility of a problem would be if you are allergic to any of the ingredients (which hardly anyone is).
Good for you for wanting to be healthy!
[edit]: Regarding your addition, Ginkgo and Ginseng are completely different and help with different things. Ginkgo is more for brain health and helps with circulation to the brain. Ginseng helps primarily with energy and some have some benefits for brain health (but different benefits than Ginkgo). If you%26#039;re looking for both those aspects, then I%26#039;d stick with both.
As far as differences between American and Korean/Asian Ginseng, they are both different strains of the same species... they both help with energy, but the overall effect with either one will vary depending on how your body responds to either one. There are a number of people that prefer a dual-Ginseng product that has both in a single pill, but that%26#039;s up to personal preference.
[edit]: To your second add-on, the only synthetic vitamin that is truly bad to take is synthetic Vitamin E. Most of the rest of the nutrients that are created synthetically are nature-identical to the natural nutrient, which your body will typically absorb just as well.
Most of the companies that say %26quot;synthetic vitamins are all bad%26quot; (or aren%26#039;t absorbed/utilized) are typically the companies that are selling completely natural vitamin products and are just hyping that up for their marketing. The funny thing is that there are some vitamins that aren%26#039;t available in nature in a stable enough form to be in a supplement, so they probably have some (but not many) synthetic vitamins in those complexes.
Don%26#039;t listen to the hype... listen to the facts and studies.
Reply:This is safe, provided you have no other medical conditions. Be aware of the actions of the supplements. The Ginko and Ginseng are supposed to give energy and focus, and they can, but they are also stimulants so too much can make you tweaked. B vitamins are good for stress in and of themselves.
Anxiety, mania or manic episodes may occur if you take high doses of SAM-e. Once you have enough SAM-e in your system, you may only need to take 100 mg every day or every other day.
I would be very careful self-medicating depression, as you can mess yourself up pretty well with %26quot;natural%26quot; things just as well as pharmaceuticals.
You can research the supplements here
http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/herbsvit...
Reply:Laura is right. Try and find a good natural vitamin
Most anything you find in the grocery store is synthetic.
Omega is good for many things. Brain function, motor and nerves, skin,.....
I was taking ginkgo and a lot of anti oxidents. I use to get headaches on the right side of my head. Now I get them on the left side of my head from taking too many. Don%26#039;t take more than the bottle says and don%26#039;t take too many different anti oxidents.
here is a link on ginseng types
http://ezinearticles.com/?Ginseng-Differ...
Reply:The good news is that there is likely no problem taking all of those together. If you do not abuse them, they are all safe on their own. If you find yourself jittery, ditch the ginseng.
Regarding what you might drop, it depends on your goals--they all do different things. If you have depression tendencies, please consider professional help.
Regarding effectiveness, you can read numerous consumer reviews on all of these products at an unbiased resource like NutritionalTree.com.
Reply:Vitamins and minerals in almost any combination are %26quot;safe%26quot;. The real question...are they effective?
Reply:The woman%26#039;s day is the synthetic and as you know, you can%26#039;t take more than what is on the label. I encourage you to re examine the difference between synthetics versus food form vitamin/minerals.
There are three generations of vitamin/minerals.
Synthetic which are the main cause of clogging public porta potties and are seen in X Rays and found in colostomy bags. 15% absorption capacity of these supplements. They are cheap and you get what you pay for.
Added food form, which increase absorption of vitamin/minerals up to 65% absorption.
And the latest generation, which is all food. Up to 90% absorption. That is what your cells are designed to take in... A food complex.
Omega 3%26#039;s are foods and are very good for you.
Too much omega will do nothing more than give you a slick bowel movement because its not toxic, but make sure the Omega 3 has no toxic metals like mercury in it, like Nordic Naturals...Again, you get what you pay for.
Yes, it makes sense that the SAM-e is to be taken with B-vitamin supplement. Everything we take in works with synergy because we are designed to get the whole food matrix, so we make up for it with synergy.
Here is a google video on synthetic vitamin/minerals versus all food molecules that our cells recognize and utilize for our autonomic nervous system. Synergy is %26quot;key.%26quot;
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=...
Reply:All the supplements you mention are safe on their own. They should also be *safe* taken together (meaning they won%26#039;t harm your body). This said, I wouldn%26#039;t start taking all of them at the same time. From personal experience, mixing too many supplements at one time can have funny effects, and not always pleasant ones. If I were you, I would just start on the multi, the fish oil (I would go for an omega 3-6-9 complex, actually) and the SAM-e, and see how that makes you feel. If you%26#039;re still feeling fatigued, or like something%26#039;s missing, I might add a *small* amount of ginseng to the mix. I would drop the ginkgo all together.
By the way, you might want to consider drinking a daily whey based protein shake for all your protein/amino acid needs. You can %26quot;create%26quot; a less expensive version of SAM-e by combining l-methionine with tmg (trimethylglycine). I wouldn%26#039;t worry about adding the b-complex, again, unless you feel like something%26#039;s missing.
Hope this helps!
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What I%26#039;m striving for is general health (the multivitamin), reduced stress and fatigue, increased mental performance and concentration/focus, and relief from depression. The SAM-e is possibly the most daunting thing in the combination (I hear it%26#039;s expensive and that it should be taken in conjunction with a B-Vitamin supplement - are the B-Vitamins in my multivitamin sufficient, or should I add on to that?).
I would appreciate substantiated info regarding the safety and effectiveness of this combination, and/or its components. Your personal experience is also appreciated.
Additionally, I am on the pill, but in my research there doesn%26#039;t seem to be any conflict with these supplements.
*I make a point to eat healthy, get enough sleep, and exercise (though I could probably do it more! It%26#039;s hard in winter).*
Is this combination safe? Women%26#039;s One-A-Day Multivitamin, Omega-3 Fish Oil, Ginkgo, Ginseng, and SAM-e.?
Absolutely. As long as you follow any of the warnings on the products (typically including pregnant/nursing, taking prescriptions, and/or have a medical condition), then you should be just fine. None of those overlap with the others (as long as the Multi doesn%26#039;t have any of those ingredients) and they don%26#039;t directly interact. You may want to make sure you don%26#039;t take the multi, Ginkgo, or Ginseng within 2 hours of going to bed, as they do help with some aspects of energy and/or circulation (both of which can keep you awake).
As far as being on the pill, I would suggest checking with a pharmacist to make sure that none of these would have a problem with your particular prescription... just to be on the safe side. Aside from that, the only possibility of a problem would be if you are allergic to any of the ingredients (which hardly anyone is).
Good for you for wanting to be healthy!
[edit]: Regarding your addition, Ginkgo and Ginseng are completely different and help with different things. Ginkgo is more for brain health and helps with circulation to the brain. Ginseng helps primarily with energy and some have some benefits for brain health (but different benefits than Ginkgo). If you%26#039;re looking for both those aspects, then I%26#039;d stick with both.
As far as differences between American and Korean/Asian Ginseng, they are both different strains of the same species... they both help with energy, but the overall effect with either one will vary depending on how your body responds to either one. There are a number of people that prefer a dual-Ginseng product that has both in a single pill, but that%26#039;s up to personal preference.
[edit]: To your second add-on, the only synthetic vitamin that is truly bad to take is synthetic Vitamin E. Most of the rest of the nutrients that are created synthetically are nature-identical to the natural nutrient, which your body will typically absorb just as well.
Most of the companies that say %26quot;synthetic vitamins are all bad%26quot; (or aren%26#039;t absorbed/utilized) are typically the companies that are selling completely natural vitamin products and are just hyping that up for their marketing. The funny thing is that there are some vitamins that aren%26#039;t available in nature in a stable enough form to be in a supplement, so they probably have some (but not many) synthetic vitamins in those complexes.
Don%26#039;t listen to the hype... listen to the facts and studies.
Reply:This is safe, provided you have no other medical conditions. Be aware of the actions of the supplements. The Ginko and Ginseng are supposed to give energy and focus, and they can, but they are also stimulants so too much can make you tweaked. B vitamins are good for stress in and of themselves.
Anxiety, mania or manic episodes may occur if you take high doses of SAM-e. Once you have enough SAM-e in your system, you may only need to take 100 mg every day or every other day.
I would be very careful self-medicating depression, as you can mess yourself up pretty well with %26quot;natural%26quot; things just as well as pharmaceuticals.
You can research the supplements here
http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/herbsvit...
Reply:Laura is right. Try and find a good natural vitamin
Most anything you find in the grocery store is synthetic.
Omega is good for many things. Brain function, motor and nerves, skin,.....
I was taking ginkgo and a lot of anti oxidents. I use to get headaches on the right side of my head. Now I get them on the left side of my head from taking too many. Don%26#039;t take more than the bottle says and don%26#039;t take too many different anti oxidents.
here is a link on ginseng types
http://ezinearticles.com/?Ginseng-Differ...
Reply:The good news is that there is likely no problem taking all of those together. If you do not abuse them, they are all safe on their own. If you find yourself jittery, ditch the ginseng.
Regarding what you might drop, it depends on your goals--they all do different things. If you have depression tendencies, please consider professional help.
Regarding effectiveness, you can read numerous consumer reviews on all of these products at an unbiased resource like NutritionalTree.com.
Reply:Vitamins and minerals in almost any combination are %26quot;safe%26quot;. The real question...are they effective?
Reply:The woman%26#039;s day is the synthetic and as you know, you can%26#039;t take more than what is on the label. I encourage you to re examine the difference between synthetics versus food form vitamin/minerals.
There are three generations of vitamin/minerals.
Synthetic which are the main cause of clogging public porta potties and are seen in X Rays and found in colostomy bags. 15% absorption capacity of these supplements. They are cheap and you get what you pay for.
Added food form, which increase absorption of vitamin/minerals up to 65% absorption.
And the latest generation, which is all food. Up to 90% absorption. That is what your cells are designed to take in... A food complex.
Omega 3%26#039;s are foods and are very good for you.
Too much omega will do nothing more than give you a slick bowel movement because its not toxic, but make sure the Omega 3 has no toxic metals like mercury in it, like Nordic Naturals...Again, you get what you pay for.
Yes, it makes sense that the SAM-e is to be taken with B-vitamin supplement. Everything we take in works with synergy because we are designed to get the whole food matrix, so we make up for it with synergy.
Here is a google video on synthetic vitamin/minerals versus all food molecules that our cells recognize and utilize for our autonomic nervous system. Synergy is %26quot;key.%26quot;
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=...
Reply:All the supplements you mention are safe on their own. They should also be *safe* taken together (meaning they won%26#039;t harm your body). This said, I wouldn%26#039;t start taking all of them at the same time. From personal experience, mixing too many supplements at one time can have funny effects, and not always pleasant ones. If I were you, I would just start on the multi, the fish oil (I would go for an omega 3-6-9 complex, actually) and the SAM-e, and see how that makes you feel. If you%26#039;re still feeling fatigued, or like something%26#039;s missing, I might add a *small* amount of ginseng to the mix. I would drop the ginkgo all together.
By the way, you might want to consider drinking a daily whey based protein shake for all your protein/amino acid needs. You can %26quot;create%26quot; a less expensive version of SAM-e by combining l-methionine with tmg (trimethylglycine). I wouldn%26#039;t worry about adding the b-complex, again, unless you feel like something%26#039;s missing.
Hope this helps!
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Where in Dublin can I buy the herb ginkgo biloba?
Try a health food store.
Where in Dublin can I buy the herb ginkgo biloba?
You will not get ginko biloba in Ireland, anywhere.There is a reason why.The Health Departament prohibited selling ginko biloba as could be dangerous.It%26#039;s true that while using with some medicines or other herbs could be, but Ginko Biloba itself is not harmful at all!!!!The opposite. Report It
Reply:Your better of with the smaller health stores as its not a huge seller and big chains don%26#039;t carry it
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Where in Dublin can I buy the herb ginkgo biloba?
You will not get ginko biloba in Ireland, anywhere.There is a reason why.The Health Departament prohibited selling ginko biloba as could be dangerous.It%26#039;s true that while using with some medicines or other herbs could be, but Ginko Biloba itself is not harmful at all!!!!The opposite. Report It
Reply:Your better of with the smaller health stores as its not a huge seller and big chains don%26#039;t carry it
super nanny
My doctor has prescribed Himalaya's Mentat and Ginkgo Biloba for my problems with hearing. my left ear paints
at times. will this medicine be effective?
My doctor has prescribed Himalaya%26#039;s Mentat and Ginkgo Biloba for my problems with hearing. my left ear paints
Sorry, but I completely disagree. There are numerous reasons why you have hearing problems. As your question was asked on the %26quot;alternative%26quot; site, I wonder what kind of doctor would recommend this? I am a student in a chiropractic college with a degree in engineering. What I have been taught so far is consistent with standard medical schools. The text books we use are also used at medical schools. We are NOT taught, at least at my school, that drugs are bad and supplements are the wonder cure you won%26#039;t hear about because of the big-bad drug companies.
Get a second opinion! You need to know the cause of your problem before you can understand the %26quot;cure%26quot;.
Reply:See a real ear doctor!!! They%26#039;re otologist is what you want. Mine%26#039;s wonderful, from the famous House Clinic, Carol Jackson, MD in Newport Beach Cal.
949 574 7744 !!!!!! Report It
Reply:Himalaya Drug Company is a very old and reputed manufacturer of alternative drugs. i have used Liv52 and it did solve my problem.I also use their shampoo and after a whole year of experementing I found that their shampoo is the best.
As Your doctor has recommended it try it the company is a reputed one the drug may work for you.
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My doctor has prescribed Himalaya%26#039;s Mentat and Ginkgo Biloba for my problems with hearing. my left ear paints
Sorry, but I completely disagree. There are numerous reasons why you have hearing problems. As your question was asked on the %26quot;alternative%26quot; site, I wonder what kind of doctor would recommend this? I am a student in a chiropractic college with a degree in engineering. What I have been taught so far is consistent with standard medical schools. The text books we use are also used at medical schools. We are NOT taught, at least at my school, that drugs are bad and supplements are the wonder cure you won%26#039;t hear about because of the big-bad drug companies.
Get a second opinion! You need to know the cause of your problem before you can understand the %26quot;cure%26quot;.
Reply:See a real ear doctor!!! They%26#039;re otologist is what you want. Mine%26#039;s wonderful, from the famous House Clinic, Carol Jackson, MD in Newport Beach Cal.
949 574 7744 !!!!!! Report It
Reply:Himalaya Drug Company is a very old and reputed manufacturer of alternative drugs. i have used Liv52 and it did solve my problem.I also use their shampoo and after a whole year of experementing I found that their shampoo is the best.
As Your doctor has recommended it try it the company is a reputed one the drug may work for you.
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Are there any side affects when taking Ginkgo tea?
Stomach problems, acne, things like that.
Are there any side affects when taking Ginkgo tea?
In moderation, no. If someone is trying to get results by drinking a lot of it everyday, then possibly.
Reply:Ginkgo is thought to have anticoagulant/blood thinning properties. It is thought that by this mechanism it aids in the body%26#039;s circulation, including that to the brain, thus giving it its positive effects on memory. You should tell your Dr. if you are taking Ginkgo so that it doesn%26#039;t interact with other meds.
Reply:Hi Kevin M, the extract of the maidenhair tree (ginkgo biloba) is used by millions of people across the world.
If you decide to try Ginkgo Biloba, your practitioner may recommend that you take it for at least four weeks for the effects to become apparent, but it is best to take it long term.
Side effects of Ginkgo Biloba are rare but real: headache, dizziness, skin rash and menstrual period abnormalities.
When choosing a Ginkgo Biloba, aim for one which contains at least 120mg of standardized extract (not raw leaf), with 24% flavone glycosides, 6% ginkgolides and bilobalide. There are different strengths available on the market. The prices vary enormously and the cheapest brand isn%26#039;t necessarily the best, because it may not provide enough Ginkgo Biloba for any worthwhile effects. Choose wisely !
Jason Homan
Reply:an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
irregular heartbeats;
muscle spasms or cramps;
seizures; or
loss of consciousness.
headache;
dizziness; or
stomach upset.
Reply:There are side affects when taking any medicinal cure, especially for those who over indulge. However, some are very mild. Remember pure water can kill you if you over consume.
Reply:If you drink in moderation, there should not be any. But if you do get side effects, they will include headaches, stomach pains, allergic reactions, etc. These side effects happen only very rarely.
You can of course, start slowly with a cup and then work your way up if you would really love to have more. Then, if you notice that you do have side effects, stop.
Of course, there are several types of herbal teas. Why restrict yourself to one? Then again, consume a variety of liquids from just water to fresh juices. You can skip the coffee, though!
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Are there any side affects when taking Ginkgo tea?
In moderation, no. If someone is trying to get results by drinking a lot of it everyday, then possibly.
Reply:Ginkgo is thought to have anticoagulant/blood thinning properties. It is thought that by this mechanism it aids in the body%26#039;s circulation, including that to the brain, thus giving it its positive effects on memory. You should tell your Dr. if you are taking Ginkgo so that it doesn%26#039;t interact with other meds.
Reply:Hi Kevin M, the extract of the maidenhair tree (ginkgo biloba) is used by millions of people across the world.
If you decide to try Ginkgo Biloba, your practitioner may recommend that you take it for at least four weeks for the effects to become apparent, but it is best to take it long term.
Side effects of Ginkgo Biloba are rare but real: headache, dizziness, skin rash and menstrual period abnormalities.
When choosing a Ginkgo Biloba, aim for one which contains at least 120mg of standardized extract (not raw leaf), with 24% flavone glycosides, 6% ginkgolides and bilobalide. There are different strengths available on the market. The prices vary enormously and the cheapest brand isn%26#039;t necessarily the best, because it may not provide enough Ginkgo Biloba for any worthwhile effects. Choose wisely !
Jason Homan
Reply:an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
irregular heartbeats;
muscle spasms or cramps;
seizures; or
loss of consciousness.
headache;
dizziness; or
stomach upset.
Reply:There are side affects when taking any medicinal cure, especially for those who over indulge. However, some are very mild. Remember pure water can kill you if you over consume.
Reply:If you drink in moderation, there should not be any. But if you do get side effects, they will include headaches, stomach pains, allergic reactions, etc. These side effects happen only very rarely.
You can of course, start slowly with a cup and then work your way up if you would really love to have more. Then, if you notice that you do have side effects, stop.
Of course, there are several types of herbal teas. Why restrict yourself to one? Then again, consume a variety of liquids from just water to fresh juices. You can skip the coffee, though!
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