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    2003
    High Quality

    Efficacy of artichoke leaf extract in the treatment of patients with functional dyspepsia: a six-week placebo-controlled, double-blind, multicentre trial

    Holtmann G, Adam B, Haag S, Collet W, Grunewald E, Windeck T

    Published in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics

    Key Findings

    Six weeks of artichoke leaf extract significantly reduced overall dyspepsia symptom scores and improved disease-specific quality of life versus placebo.

    Conclusions

    Artichoke leaf extract relieves symptoms of functional dyspepsia.

    Limitations

    Manufacturer-sponsored; six-week duration; symptom scores are subjective.

    Supplements Studied

    Six weeks of artichoke leaf extract significantly reduced overall dyspepsia symptom scores versus placebo.

    Study Details

    Year:2003
    Sample Size:247
    Duration:6 weeks
    Quality Score:7/10

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