Traditionally, artichoke has been considered a tonic to aid digestion, but more recently it has been examined for its properties related to improved bile production, liver health, and cholesterol regulation.[1][2][3][4] Properties such as improved metabolic function and antioxidative capacity may explain why much of the evidence available on artichoke is geared toward the treatment of conditions like dyslipidemia and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]
Additional clinical evidence suggests that artichoke may also be useful for improvements in blood pressure,[18][19] endothelial dysfunction,[13] blood glucose maintenance,[21] and body composition[20] measures. However, more consistent evidence for these indications is still needed.