May Improve Liver Health

Artichoke leaf extract may help to protect your liver and support the formation of new tissue. It also promotes bile production, which aids in the removal of toxic poisons from your liver. In one study, rats given artichoke extract had less liver damage, higher antioxidant levels, and improved liver function following an induced drug overdose than rats not given artichoke extract. Human studies demonstrate that it has a good effect on liver health.

One study of 90 persons with the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease found that taking 600 mg of artichoke extract daily for two months improved liver function. Another study found that taking artichoke extract daily for two months reduced liver inflammation and fat deposition in obese persons with the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease compared to not taking artichoke extract. Scientists believe that two antioxidants present in artichokes, cynarin, and silymarin, are responsible for some of these advantages. More research is needed to confirm the role of artichoke extract in liver disease treatment.