Artichoke leaf extract for treating hypercholesterolaemia
Wider B, Pittler MH, Thompson-Coon J, Ernst E
Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Key Findings
Of three included RCTs, two reported modest reductions in total cholesterol with artichoke leaf extract and one found no significant difference from placebo.
Conclusions
Evidence for artichoke leaf extract in hypercholesterolaemia is promising but too limited to recommend it as a treatment.
Limitations
Only three small trials; short duration; heterogeneous preparations; review later flagged for editorial reasons.
Supplements Studied
Evidence for artichoke leaf extract in hypercholesterolaemia is promising but too limited to recommend it as a treatment.
Outcomes Measured
Two of three RCTs reported modest total cholesterol reductions with artichoke leaf extract.
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