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Artichoke

Artichoke: Know its benefits 


One of the oldest medicinal plants, the artichoke dates back to the 4th century BC. where the ancient Greeks and Romans used it for digestive problems. Later, in the 16th century, they were used for liver problems and jaundice, its fame, however, spread in the 20th century, where it became popular as a very tasty food with many and rich benefits.

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Rich in antioxidants

A study done by the US Department of Agriculture found that artichokes have more antioxidants than any other vegetable and ranked seventh in a study of antioxidant levels in 1,000 different foods. Some of the powerful antioxidants in artichokes are rutin, anthocyanins, cynarin, luteolin, etc.

 

Increased bile flow

Artichoke leaf pulp contains an antioxidant called the polyphenol cynarin, which increases bile flow.

Beneficial for the liver

Thanks to cynarin and another antioxidant called silymarin, artichokes are very beneficial for the liver. Studies have shown that they can even regenerate liver tissue. Artichokes have long been used in alternative medicine as a treatment for liver diseases, and scientific studies now prove their correct use.

Better digestion

Artichokes help the digestive system. It is a natural diuretic, which helps digestion and improves the functioning of the gallbladder, but also relieves gastrointestinal problems.

Bone protection

Artichoke is a very good source of vitamin K, which participates in maintaining bone health by activating the protein osteocalcin, or by other mechanisms. They are therefore ideal for people with an increased risk of osteoporosis.

Cholesterol reduction

Components in artichoke leaves have been shown to lower cholesterol. They increase good cholesterol (HDL) and decrease bad cholesterol (LDL).

High fiber content

One large artichoke contains a quarter of the recommended daily intake of fiber. A medium artichoke has more fiber than a cup of prunes.