| | |  | Herbal Supplements | Home » » » » » Source Naturals Artichoke Extract 500mg, 180 Tablets | | | | | | | Description: | | Dietary supplement. Promotes fat digestion and metabolism. Artichoke extract stimulates bile production, promoting fat digestion and metabolism. By stimulating bile, it supports liver and gallbladder function and may help relieve occasional indigestion. Medical experts theorize that it may also inhibit activity of the cholesterol production enzyme HMG CoA Reductase to balance LDL cholesterol and triglyceride production in the liver for cardiovascular support. Source Naturals Artichoke Extract 500 is standardized to 5% cynarin and 15% chlorogenic acids for maximum potency (These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease). Suitable for vegetarians. Contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy or wheat. Contains no sugar, starch, salt preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance. | | | Features: | |
• Promotes fat digestion and metabolism
• Dietary supplement
• Standardized to 5% cynarin and 15% chlorogenic acids for maximum potency
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 4.3 inches | | Product Width:
| 2.4 inches | | Product Height:
| 2.2 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.45 pounds | | Package Length:
| 4.3 inches | | Package Width:
| 2.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.2 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.45 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 9 reviews |
| | | Label Information: | | | Ingredients:
| Calcium (44 mg, 4%), Artichoke Leaf and Root Extract (500 mg) |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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21 of 21 found the following review helpful:
 Helped Lower My Total Cholesterol LevelsDec 10, 2009
By April M. Love
"Self-proclaimed Book-a-holic"
The disclaimer: I am not a doctor.
Anecdotally, I *did* drop my total cholesterol levels from 246 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl) to 183 mg/dl. That's 63 points. I take 2 of the "extract 500" artichoke tablets twice a day with food (for a total of 4 daily tablets), plus I also take 1-10 milligram tablet of policosanol at the same time I take the artichoke herb (a total of 2-10 mg policosanol tablets per day). My LDL (low density cholesterol is the "bad" cholesterol) went from 144 to 99 mg/dl. My HDL (the "good" high density cholesterol) went from 81 to 66 mg/dl.
I stopped my regimen for about 4 months and my total cholesterol levels went back up, so I'm back "with the program." I do feel better. I haven't noticed any side effects, but as with any herbal product, everyone's body is different, and may react differently, so please be aware of those issues.
Results may vary. One of my friends tried the artichoke tablets, and his total cholesterol dropped 20 points, but I don't know what dosage he took. He said he is pleased with the turn-around.
One advantage, as the previous reviewer has pointed out, is that I've noticed a decrease in my tendency to constipation.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
ArtichokeDec 21, 2008
By David Byrd
"woodstok"
Great for digestion! I've tried so many things to "get the train running on time", this works!
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Very EffectiveMar 22, 2010
By Rene Hernandez
I took these pills and it helped me with my digestion problems, I haven't had them since I'm taking these. I will for sure order more
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Great alternative to prescription!Apr 03, 2011
By lic
I have tried many natural alternatives to control my cholesterol. Heard about this one while sitting at my doctors office on Health Accent. This product has proven to be the best for me and without side effects. Though my total cholesterol is still slightly elevated, all the other levels are great. I will continue to use this product as I have, which is 2 tablets twice daily with or after a meal. Please keep in mind that a healthy diet is also a must and of course adding exercise is even better. Thank you.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Lowers LDLFeb 10, 2011
By Howard Altman
"bad habits"
My cardiologist told me to take artichoke extract and said it would lower my LDL by 12%. Sure enough, my next blood test proved this to be true. I take three daily.
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