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Viridian Artichoke Leaf Extract 600mg capsules

Artichoke has long been eaten as a vegetable. The leaves were used for their diuretic properties. The leaves and roots were employed to help prevent atherosclerosis and to treat diabetes. Other reported uses include for jaundice, anemia, and dyspepsia.

CHOLORETIC ACTIVITY – artichoke has a marked effect on increasing the biosynthesis, excretion of cholesterol and solids in the bile. This makes it a useful remedy for lowering blood fats such as cholesterol and triglycerides. In test tube studies, the flavonoids from the artichoke (e.g. luteolin) have been shown to prevent LDL-cholesterol oxidation, an effect that may reduce risk of atherosclerosis.

DIGESTIVE TONIC – as well as improving fat breakdown and digestion artichoke has proven to be an effective tonic for many digestive problems such as nausea, constipation, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, flatulence, belching, and functional gallbladder conditions. Artichoke is likely to be beneficial in cases where appetite it diminished.

LIVER SUPPORTIVE – the key active compound, cynarin, demonstrates significant protection against toxic agents. Much of this effect is due to the antioxidant potential of chlorogenic acid and cynarin. Oral doses of cynara have shown both liver repair and regeneration in studies.

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