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Artichoke Extract
A sourced reference on Artichoke Extract identity, evidence limits and safety context.
Source and review status
Published sources checked
Sources checked on: 6 September 2026
Qualified clinical review: Pending. This page has not been clinically reviewed.
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Editorial role: InfoAddict. Last material change: 6 September 2026. Next source review: 6 March 2027.
What it is
Artichoke extract is usually derived from Cynara species; the plant part and preparation should be visible on the label.
Sources: National Library of Medicine, PubMed
What the cited evidence shows
A 2021 meta-analysis combined 14 studies of artichoke leaf extract or artichoke juice and lipid outcomes. It reported pooled changes in some lipid measures, while noting that results were equivocal. The study does not show that every artichoke product improves clinical outcomes.
Sources: National Library of Medicine, PubMed
Limits and safety context
The study is about specific leaf-extract or juice interventions, not a substitute for lipid management or evaluation of digestive symptoms.
Sources: National Library of Medicine, PubMed
Published sources
- Artichoke leaf extract and lipid profile: systematic review and meta-analysis
National Library of Medicine, PubMed. 2021; accessed 6 September 2026.
Supports: Fourteen studies of artichoke leaf extract or juice and lipid outcomes; results are not transferable to every artichoke product.
Change history
| Date | Change | Clinical-review status |
|---|---|---|
| 6 September 2026 | Source-linked reference published | Pending |
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