Herb
Artichoke
The globe artichoke and its leaf extract, traditionally used to support the liver, bile flow, and healthy cholesterol.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 77/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
The globe artichoke is the edible flower bud of a thistle-like plant. Both the cooked vegetable and concentrated extracts of its leaves have a long history of traditional use for digestion.
✨ Why it's good for you
- May help support healthy liver function
- Traditionally used to support bile flow and fat digestion
- May help support already-normal cholesterol levels
- A good source of fiber as a whole food
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 medium cooked artichoke (120g) · about 64 calories
- Fiber 7g
- Vitamin C 12mg
- Folate 87mcg
- Potassium 474mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
🥄 How to use it
Eat cooked globe artichokes as a food, or take an artichoke leaf extract per the label for digestive and cholesterol support; it works gradually.
How much: Cooked artichoke as a food; or leaf extract per the product label.
Show full details & how to prepare it
The globe artichoke is both a nourishing vegetable and the source of a respected digestive remedy. Its leaves contain compounds that gently stimulate the flow of bile — aiding the digestionHow your body breaks food down into pieces small enough to use for energy. More → of fats and easing that heavy, sluggish feeling after rich meals — and that have been studied for supporting healthy cholesterol and the liver.
Ways to prepare it
⚠️ Cautions
- The food is very safe; avoid concentrated leaf extracts if you have gallstones or a blocked bile duct (it stimulates bile).
- Those allergic to daisies/ragweed may react.
- Check with a doctor before the extract if you have liver or gallbladder disease.
📚 What others say
- A traditional liver-and-digestion support
- Studied for supporting bile flow and cholesterol
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