What is it about?
Artichoke leaf extract in two concentrations was investigated for its antioxidant and cardio-protective effect. It caused a ameliorative effect on the lipid profile of rats, nearly as Atorvastatin. It was a dose- dependent effect.
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Why is it important?
Our findings show that Artichoke extract could manage the hypercholesterolemia through the inhibition of Hydroxymethyl Reductase (HMG-Co A) like the mechanism of Statin drugs. In addition, it has on antioxidant and cardio-protective effect.
Perspectives
I hope this article can be a beginning in finding the most appropriate doses of natural compounds and products to treat diseases due to modern life style . And at the same time, to avoid the side effects of synthetic chemical drugs.
samah ahmed
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This page is a summary of: Evaluation of the anti-atherogenic potential of Egyptian artichoke leaf extract in hypercholesterolemic rats, Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry, September 2019, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/13813455.2019.1669662.
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