A study conducted by the University of Lodz in Poland revealed that Cynarra scolymus (artichoke) has many beneficial properties. Artichoke extract has a cardioprotective effect, and the inulin it contains improves the composition of the intestinal microflora. results published In the nutrition magazine.
The scientific study was a review of previous research on the health benefits of the artichoke Cynara scolymus, an herbaceous plant with straight stems and large flower heads. Data for the new study were collected through online scholarly repositories such as PubMed, Web of Knowledge, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and Scopus, and were supplemented with other studies obtained through publication citation reviews.
It is stated that artichokes contain approximately 57 calories per hundred grams of weight. Its low energy value makes this herb suitable for weight loss and inclusion in a healthy diet. Artichoke also contains a lot of inulin, a natural prebiotic that supports the growth of beneficial types of intestinal bacteria and thus improves the composition of the intestinal microflora.
The therapeutic potential of artichoke is due to its high concentration of phenolic compounds such as chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, ferulic acid, apigenin, luteolin and cynarin. It was also discovered that the leaves of the plant contain many biologically active compounds, including minerals, folic acid and ascorbic acid. At the same time, seeds are a rich source of protein, lipids and fiber.
Some studies have shown that artichoke extract has heart-protective properties. It has the ability to reduce blood pressure and the risk of other dangerous cardiovascular diseases.
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