Artichoke extract is a traditional medicinal plant for liver and gallbladder. Its bitter compound cynarin stimulates bile flow and supports fat digestion.
How artichoke works
It promotes bile production (choleretic), aids digestion and is antioxidant. Studies show positive effects on cholesterol and on bloating after fatty meals.
Uses
- Sluggish digestion and bloating
- Support for fatty liver
- As an aid to lowering cholesterol
Dosage
Typical doses: 300–640 mg, two to three times daily before meals. The bitter taste is part of the effect.
Caution & when to see a doctor
With gallstones or bile-duct obstruction, use only under medical supervision. Caution with allergy to the daisy family. Have persistent upper-abdominal pain checked.
FAQ
Before or after eating? Ideally shortly before the meal.
Useful with high cholesterol? It can support but does not replace medical therapy.
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