Artichoke leaf extract powder, the source of extraction is the perennial herb of the genus Artichoke in the family Asteraceae. Native to the Mediterranean coast of Europe, it is an ancient medicinal and edible plant. Artichoke has a high nutritional value and is known as the "King of Vegetables". It is also known as "wealthy vegetable" and "the most nutritious natural vegetable". It is sold as a high-grade vegetable in the international market.
Artichoke extract contains a large amount of active ingredients such as polyphenols, flavonoids, terpenoids, inulin and asparagine, which have anti-oxidation, anti-aging, anti-tumor, anti-microbial, antihypertensive, kidney-tonifying effects, and can also treat digestion Adverse effects, prevent constipation, protect cardiovascular and so on.
How does artichoke extract work as a probiotic?
Dyspepsia is a common digestive disorder affecting 15% of Western adults, 25% of whom seek medical attention.
In Europe, natural artichoke leaf extract is used as a drug for treating indigestion, and is used to treat gastrointestinal diseases such as abdominal pain, bloating, and nausea. A study showed that patients with different degrees of gastrointestinal diseases took 4 to 6 consecutive doses. Symptoms such as abdominal distension and nausea were relieved after weeks of artichoke extract.
Modern medical research has pointed out that the principle of artichoke extract in treating indigestion is to promote the secretion of bile, accelerate intestinal peristalsis, and improve the symptoms of indigestion. In the clinical trial, 20 male patients with acute and chronic metabolic disorders were randomly divided into 2 groups. One group was given artichoke extract and the other was a control group.
The results showed that the bile secretion of the artichoke extract group increased by 127.3% after 30 minutes, and increased by 151.5% after 60 minutes, which was very different from the control group. This means that artichoke extract can be used as a treatment for digestive disorders with fat malabsorption associated with bile insufficiency. No adverse effects of artichoke extract were observed in the studies.
How does artichoke extract work as a probiotic?