New research supports the use of artichoke leaf as a natural cholesterol lowering substance. Artichoke has been used historically as a tonic for the liver and to sooth digestion. Studies have shown that it can increase bile flow which assists the body in absorption of fat from meals. Bile is produced from cholesterol by the liver and if bound up in soluble fiber, it is removed from the body.
Researchers found that a daily dose of 1280mg of Artichoke leaf extract taken over a 12 week period significantly reduced plasma cholesterol.
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