Artichoke Extract (Cynara scolymus): Liver Detoxification, Efficient Digestion and Metabolic Control – Advanced Supplement for Liver, Bile and Cardiovascular Health

Artichoke Extract 250 mg, Swanson is a premium dietary supplement formulated to support liver function, digestion and metabolic balance, based on one of the most studied plants in the field of liver health: artichoke (Cynara scolymus). The product contains artichoke leaf extract, standardized to minimum 2.5% caffeoylquinic acid, a group of bioactive compounds recognized for their effects on bile secretion, liver protection and lipid metabolism. Artichoke leaf is the part of the plant with the highest concentration of active substances, being traditionally used for liver "cleansing", supporting fat digestion and maintaining a healthy lipid profile.

The liver is the command center for detoxification, metabolism and fat processing. In modern dietary conditions, stress, exposure to toxins and sedentary lifestyle, liver function can become overloaded, and this can be reflected through heavy digestion, bloating, fatigue, metabolic burden and cholesterol imbalances. Artichoke extract acts in several directions simultaneously: stimulates bile flow, supports hepatocyte regeneration, helps with fat metabolism and offers antioxidant protection against oxidative stress. Standardization to caffeoylquinic acid ensures formula consistency and a predictable supply of active compounds essential for supplement efficacy.

Detailed Benefits of Artichoke Extract (Cynara scolymus)

 

• Supporting liver function and natural detoxification processes

The liver filters and neutralizes daily substances from food, environment and internal metabolism. When these processes are slowed down, the body may experience a decrease in vitality, and digestion may become more difficult. Artichoke leaf extract is appreciated for its ability to support liver function through phenolic compounds and caffeoylquinic acids, which contribute to maintaining the integrity of liver cells.

By supporting the liver, artichoke can help with:
- Maintaining the activity of enzymes involved in detoxification
- Supporting liver regeneration after demanding periods
- Reducing the impact of oxidative stress on liver cells

Perceived benefits may include:
✅ Feeling of "lightness" after heavy meals
✅ Supporting vitality and general energy
✅ Maintaining a functional liver in a demanding lifestyle

 

• Stimulating bile secretion and improving fat digestion

Bile is essential for the digestion and absorption of fats, but also for the elimination of certain metabolic compounds. Insufficient bile flow can lead to slow digestion, bloating, discomfort after rich meals and a feeling of heaviness in the upper abdomen. Artichoke is considered one of the most effective choleretic/cholagogue plants, meaning it stimulates bile production and release.

The standardized extract contributes to:
- Fat emulsification for more efficient digestion
- Reducing the feeling of postprandial fullness
- Supporting digestive transit and abdominal comfort

By optimizing bile function, artichoke offers:
✅ Easier digestion after fatty foods
✅ Less bloating and gastric discomfort
✅ Supporting the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) through efficient digestive mechanisms

 

• Balancing cholesterol and supporting cardiovascular health

Lipid metabolism is closely linked to liver function. The liver produces, transforms and eliminates cholesterol, and any liver imbalance can influence the lipid profile. Artichoke extract is studied for its role in supporting a healthy cholesterol level, through mechanisms involving both hepatic synthesis and bile excretion.

Caffeoylquinic acids and other bioactive compounds in artichoke can contribute to:
- Supporting a balanced lipid ratio
- Promoting cholesterol elimination through bile
- Maintaining blood vessel elasticity through antioxidant protection

Benefits may be relevant for:
✅ People with fat-rich diets or unbalanced nutrition
✅ Supporting long-term cardiovascular health
✅ Maintaining optimal circulation through metabolic and antioxidant support

 

• Reducing oxidative stress and antioxidant protection at the cellular level

Oxidative stress affects cells and accelerates processes associated with metabolic aging. The liver, being an intensely metabolic organ, is constantly exposed to free radicals. Artichoke leaf extract contains natural antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals and protect cells from damage.

This action supports:
- Protection of liver cells and cell membranes
- Maintaining vascular health
- Reducing the impact of low-grade inflammation associated with modern lifestyle

Through antioxidant protection, artichoke offers:
✅ Support for general health and body resilience
✅ Maintaining efficient liver functioning over time
✅ Metabolic protection in a context of stress, pollution and processed diet

 

• Support for glycemic balance and metabolic health

Glucose and fat metabolism are interconnected. Optimal liver function helps manage glycogen stores and maintain stable energy. Although artichoke is known mainly for liver and digestion, supporting bile and lipid metabolism can have favorable indirect effects on overall metabolic balance.

Artichoke extract can contribute to:
- More efficient digestion, with impact on appetite control
- Supporting a more stable energy metabolism
- Reducing the feeling of "heaviness" and fatigue after rich meals

Associated benefits:
✅ More constant energy state throughout the day
✅ Supporting metabolism in a busy eating schedule
✅ Better digestive tolerance to substantial meals

 

• General digestive comfort and transit support

Digestive discomfort (bloating, gas, indigestion) is common in modern nutrition, especially when meals are rich in fats or consumed quickly. Artichoke, through bile stimulation and support given to digestive processes, can contribute to more harmonious digestion and abdominal comfort.

This can be especially useful for:
- People dealing with slow digestion
- Periods with heavier diet (holidays, travels, stress)
- Supporting comfort after rich meals

Felt effects may include:
✅ Reducing the feeling of digestive heaviness
✅ Less postprandial bloating
✅ Support for "cleaner" and more efficient digestion

 

• Standardization to minimum 2.5% caffeoylquinic acid – consistency and efficacy

One of the most important aspects of this product is extract standardization, which ensures that each serving provides a constant amount of active compounds. Caffeoylquinic acid (and related compounds, such as cynarin) is associated with artichoke's bile support, metabolic and antioxidant effects.

Advantages of standardization include:
✅ More predictable and consistent effect from one use to another
✅ Controlled supply of relevant active principles
✅ Superior quality compared to non-standardized products with variable potency

Artichoke Extract 250 mg, Swanson thus offers a concentrated formula, oriented towards liver and digestive support, complemented by antioxidant protection and metabolic support, in a form suitable for integration into a lifestyle focused on health and internal balance.

 

Directions for Use

As a dietary supplement, take one capsule one to three times per day with water or as recommended by your healthcare provider.




 

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
	Amount Per Serving	%Daily Value*
Artichoke Leaf Extract (cynara scolymus) (standardized to minimum 2.5% caffeoylquinic acid)	250 mg	*
*Daily Value not established.

 

Other Ingredients

Gelatin, microcrystalline cellulose (plant fiber), dextrin, calcium palmitate, silica.

 

Warnings

For adults only. Consult your healthcare provider before using this product or any other product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition, especially if you have or have had gallbladder problems or bile duct obstruction.
Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if seal is broken.
Store in a cool, dry place.