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Artichoke Extract Dosage Guide

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General Dosage

600-1200mg artichoke leaf extract daily, divided into 2-3 doses

Maximum dose: 2400mg/day (used in clinical trials)

Dosage Recommendations

General recommendation: 600-1200mg artichoke leaf extract daily, divided into 2-3 doses

Timing: Take before or with meals for optimal bile stimulation and digestive benefits • Take with food for best absorption.

Dosage by Condition

Dyspepsia/digestive support
600-1800mg daily in divided dosesStrong
Cholesterol reduction
1200-1800mg dailyModerate
General liver support
600-1200mg dailyModerate

Upper limit: 2400mg/day (used in clinical trials)

Timing & Absorption

Take before or with meals for optimal bile stimulation and digestive benefits

Best taken with food for optimal absorption.

References

  1. (). Efficacy of artichoke leaf extract in the treatment of patients with functional dyspepsia: a six-week placebo-controlled, double-blind, multicentre trial. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. DOI
  2. (). Lipid-lowering activity of artichoke extracts: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. DOI
  3. (). Increase in choleresis by means of artichoke extract. Phytomedicine. DOI
  4. (). Antioxidative and protective properties of extracts from leaves of the artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.) against hydroperoxide-induced oxidative stress in cultured rat hepatocytes. Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. DOI