Artichoke Leaf Extract Under Study For Cholesterol-Lowering

UK scientists are hoping to confirm that components in the artichoke can lower cholesterol, a major risk factor for the world’s biggest health problem, heart disease. A recent German clinical trial found that artichoke leaf extract (ALE) significantly reduced levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol in people with high cholesterol. However there is little further evidence to confirm the benefits.

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