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    2018

    Efficacy of artichoke leaf extract in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a pilot double-blind randomized controlled trial

    Panahi Y, Kianpour P, Mohtashami R, Atkin SL, Butler AE, Jafari R, Badeli R, Sahebkar A

    Published in Phytotherapy Research

    Key Findings

    Two months of artichoke leaf extract improved ultrasonographic liver steatosis grade, liver enzymes and portal vein flow versus placebo in NAFLD patients.

    Conclusions

    Artichoke leaf extract shows early therapeutic promise in NAFLD.

    Limitations

    Pilot size, 8 weeks, ultrasound rather than biopsy endpoints, single centre.

    Supplements Studied

    Artichoke leaf extract improved liver steatosis grade and liver enzymes versus placebo in NAFLD patients.

    Outcomes Measured

    Liver Protection

    Artichoke leaf extract improved liver steatosis grade and liver enzymes versus placebo.

    Related Health Concerns

    Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

    Study Details

    Year:2018
    Sample Size:100
    Duration:8 weeks
    Quality Score:6/10

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