Artichokes For Your Health
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Artichokes For Your Health
Artichokes are one of the world's oldest medicinal plants. It was used by the Greeks and Romans as a digestive aid and in the 16th century, the Europeans considered it a food fit for royalty. Artichoke properties are now being highly regarded for their power to help reduce cholesterol levels (elevated lipid levels). Suggested adult dose of the standardized leaf extract is 320 mg 4 to 6 times daily for a minimum of 6 weeks. If this form is not available, the crude dose of leaves is 1 to 4 grams 3 times a day. There have been reports of kidney failure and/or toxicity from the use of artichoke leaves.
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