Solgar Artichoke Leaf Extract Vegetable Capsules

Artichoke, a relative of milk thistle, is one of the oldest known cultivated plants in the world. It has a long history of use as an aid to health, and modern research has now identified its main components and mechanisms of action

Perhaps the best known application for artichoke is the support of liver health and gastrointestinal function. A clinical study showed significant improvements in patients with symptoms of poor digestion after they were administered artichoke leaf extract for 14 days.

Research has also demonstrated that artichoke leaf extract promotes the flow of bile, which is a substance required for absorption of fat-soluble nutrients. The other main role of bile is to aid detoxification, which is the liver’s primary role. Bile also romotes intestinal peristalsis, which is needed for proper colon function and elimination.