Functional FoodArtichoke
Evidence supports the use of artichoke leaf extract for improving digestion, lowering cholesterol, and supporting liver health, though more rigorous clinical trials are needed.
Benefits
- May support healthy cholesterol levels
- traditionally used to promote digestion and bile flow
- possesses antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties.
Key compounds
Cynarinchlorogenic acidcaffeic acidluteolinapigenininulin
May help with
- Traditionally used to relieve digestive disorders
- stimulate bile production
- and support liver and gallbladder function.
Best for these goals
May support healthy cholesterol levelstraditionally used to promote digestion and bile flowpossesses antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties.
How to use it
Extracts, infusions, teas, fresh or cooked food
Evidence level
Moderate
Cautions & interactions
Generally recognized as safe as food; caution advised in pregnancy, lactation, and individuals with gallstones or bile duct obstruction; rare allergic reactions possible. | Interactions: May interact with medications changed by the liver (CYP2B6 substrates); caution advised with blood-thinning drugs and in polymedicated patients.
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