Artichoke and health (food and medicine): A review

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From the food side, it is a rich source of inulin that is harmless to diabetics
The other parts of the plant, including the leaves and pomace, can use as food supplements to reduce fat, cholesterol and as a good source of antioxidants important in scavenging free radicals and strengthening the immune system, prevention of atherosclerotic diseases and hypertension associated with heart disease.
which indicates that artichoke is a promising source of antioxidants among food components.
One of the most important compounds with medicinal effects in artichokes is cynarin, which is found in high levels in the leaves and has an action similar to the liver protecting and cell regeneration effect of silymarin, found in Silybum marianum (Aksu and Altinterim, 2013). The therapeutic properties are often attributed to this compound (Lattanzio et al. 2009).
One of the most important compounds with medicinal effects in artichokes is cynarin, which is found in high levels in the leaves and has an action similar to the liver protecting and cell regeneration effect of silymarin, found in Silybum marianum (Aksu and Altinterim, 2013). The therapeutic properties are often attributed to this compound (Lattanzio et al. 2009).
One of the most important compounds with medicinal effects in artichokes is cynarin, which is found in high levels in the leaves and has an action similar to the liver protecting and cell regeneration effect of silymarin, found in Silybum marianum (Aksu and Altinterim, 2013).
The presence of luteolin is important in lowering triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL).
From the food side, it is a rich source of inulin that is harmless to diabetics, also important fibers and nutrients.