Four Benefits Of Artichokes You Must Know

Artichoke, also known as Cynara scolymus, is a perennial plant of thistle or daisy family. As a delicacy, it is widely eaten all over the world. Its extract has a variety of health functions, including serrated leaves at the bottom of plants. This is the area with the highest content of bioactive substances in plants and is considered to be a healthy substance of artichoke extract. Artichoke extract can be provided in capsule form.

It is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world. Artichoke is native to North Africa, Canary Islands and Europe. Evidence of artichokes as a source of food and health dates back to ancient Egypt, but it was not until 1934 that artichoke extracts began to surface. Cynarin is the first artichoke extract found and used. It is believed that cynarin is the only active ingredient in plants, which is mainly used to reduce cholesterol and stimulate the liver. In the 1930s, cynarin was mainly used to reduce cholesterol and stimulate the liver. Since then, other active ingredients of artichokes have also been found and extracted.

At present, artichoke extract generally contains a variety of substances, such as luteolin, scopolamine and flavonoids, which are believed to improve health in a variety of ways. Its uses include cleaning the liver and helping reduce cholesterol. Artichoke extract is usually taken orally in liquid or capsule form.

Some artichoke extracts may contain only 3 percent luteolin, a cholesterol lowering compound, while others may contain as much as 15 percent . Choosing the best for everyone depends on individual health needs and preferences. Many health food, supplements or overall supply stores usually have this extract. Compounds that claim to carry artichoke hearts may need to be studied. In some cases, the content of the complex containing artichoke extract will be less than 5 percent , which is usually beneficial in a large enough amount. Choosing the right supplement may require some research and the help of a nutritionist or doctor. It is generally recommended that anyone allergic to artichokes or daisy families of any other member do not use extracts without consulting a doctor in advance. Simple allergy tests can sometimes be done, including the use of extracts to observe possible allergic reactions on a small piece of skin. Or a health care provider can do a professional allergy test to ensure the safety of using artichoke extract.

At the same time, artichokes have many other functions, as follows:

1.Sober up

The main active ingredients of artichoke have many similarities with many traditional Chinese medicines that protect and protect the liver and treat liver diseases, such as Herba Artemisiae, gardenia, Eucommia ulmoides, which is used to treat damp heat of liver and gallbladder, Pueraria, which has the effect of relieving alcohol, and so on. To sum up, artichoke has the effect of protecting the liver and relieving alcohol, and can prevent and treat various liver diseases.

2. Diuresis

Inulin in artichoke has diuretic effect, which can promote the excretion of urine in the kidney, so as to accelerate the excretion of metabolites produced in the process of liver metabolism of ethanol.

3. Protect the liver

Among the effective components contained in artichoke, artichoke acid is the most well-known. It is a derivative of cinnamic acid. It can improve the vitality of the liver, promote the excretion of toxins in the liver, promote the regeneration of liver cells, enhance the secretion of bile and fat digestion, and regulate cholesterol in the body, so as to protect the liver.

4. Bone strengthening

Artichokes can improve the absorption and utilization of fat soluble vitamins and trace elements (calcium, phosphorus, copper, iron, zinc, etc.), so as to improve human appetite and stimulate sexual desire. Large amounts of potassium and magnesium are important parts of bone, so artichokes can also strengthen bones.

Nutritive value

Artichokes are rich in nutritional value. The edible part of artichokes contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamin a position, vitamin B, vitamin B, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, etc. Other effective ingredients contained in artichoke include flavonoids and bitter. These effective substances can assist artichoke acid to protect the liver and promote liver detoxification.

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