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Artichoke Extract

Also known as: Artichoke, Milk Thistle (Wild Artichoke)

Overview

Artichoke Extract is an extract from the common bulb vegetable that appears to have the ability to stimulate bile secretion; this may underlie a weak reduction in cholesterol and improved fat digestion. Artichoke Extract is most often used for Gut Health.

Benefits

Artichoke Extract functions primarily by stimulating bile secretion in the liver, which aids in fat digestion and may contribute to lowering cholesterol levels.

How it works

The benefits of Artichoke Extract include potential reductions in cholesterol levels, improved fat digestion, and support for gut health.

Side effects

A few doses have been used in human studies, including 6000 mg of the basic extract (no concentrations) and also a 25-35:1 concentrated extract dosed at 1800 mg. Both of these doses showed bioactivity, but there is no clear indication of which is the optimal dosage. It is unclear whether artichoke extract needs to be taken alongside a meal or not.

Dosage

There are no significant side effects reported for Artichoke Extract, but safety concerns may arise for individuals with allergies to plants in the Asteraceae family. Contraindications include those with bile duct obstructions.