{"product_id":"sloth-md-artichoke-full-globe-60-veg-caps","title":"Sloth MD Full Globe Artichoke 60 Veg Capsules","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSloth MD ARTICHOKE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural relief for digestive upset\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncreases bile flow: choleretic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall positive metabolic effect (balancing cholesterol and blood sugar)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtects liver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALLERGEN-FREE: NO GLUTEN, NO DAIRY, NO LACTOSE, NON-GMO \u0026amp; NO PESTICIDES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVEGETARIAN capsule contains 500mg of  Artichoke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform class=\"cart\" action=\"https:\/\/slothmd.com\/product\/artichoke\/\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"quantity buttons_added\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content ui-accordion-content ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom ui-accordion-content-active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtichoke (\u003cem\u003eCynara scolymus\u003c\/em\u003e) leaf extract is one of the few herbal remedies for which the clinical and experimental trials have complemented each other. C.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003escolymus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e exhibits \u003c\/span\u003eCHOLERETIC properties – increases bile secretion, inhibits inflammation and ROS, improves liver function,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/pharmacology-toxicology-and-pharmaceutical-science\/intestine-flora\"\u003egut microbiota\u003c\/a\u003e, enhances lipolysis and lipid metabolism, and reduces blood glucose in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/pharmacology-toxicology-and-pharmaceutical-science\/preclinical-study\"\u003epreclinical and clinical studies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artichoke leaves contain a number of phenolic acids, flavonoids (rutin, luteolin), cynarin and sesquiterpenes (especially caryophyllene and beta-selinene). It also contains tannins, sugar substances, inulin, mucus substances, phytosterols (taraxasterol), essential oil, provitamin A and several enzymes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe efficacy on indigestion has been well documented. Due to choleretic activity, by modulating bile synthesis, artichoke is widely used and recommended for the treatment of indigestion or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23195882\/\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edyspepsia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, especially when the cause may be attributed to slow bile duct flow or disorder in the assimilation of fat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe efficacious hypolipidemic effect (effects on high cholesterol), published in many studies, is due to cynarin and luteolin components in synergy with flavonoids that play a crucial role in inhibiting cholesterol and triglyceride synthesis by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/255704947_Health-promoting_properties_of_artichoke_in_preventing_cardiovascular_disease_by_its_lipidic_and_glycemic-reducing_action\"\u003emodulation of HMG-CoA reductase activity\u003c\/a\u003e, rather than a true inhibition as exhibited with statin medications.  An additional mechanism is through increasing cholesterol fecal excretion due to effects on bile acid production.  High LDL levels,\u003cbr\u003etogether with high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, are a risk factor for various degenerative vascular diseases, and in particular for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.heartandstroke.ca\/heart-disease\/conditions\/atherosclerosis\"\u003earteriosclerosis\u003c\/a\u003e. Artichoke is shown to modify cholesterol levels, including total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, and LDL\/HDL ratio, without affecting HDL levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hepatoprotective \u003c\/span\u003eeffect of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCynara\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eextract is reported to reduce cholesterol biosynthesis and the oxidation of LDL. Artichoke has been found to decrease the production of reactive oxygen species, the oxidation of low-density lipoproteins, lipid peroxidation, and protein oxidation, and increase the activity of glutathione peroxidase; therefore, it protects liver cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent studies suggest that extracts from leaves of Cynara scolymus have been discovered to help with metabolic disorders (hyperglycemia,\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28539965\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einflammatory\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edisorders and abnormal lipid profiles).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content ui-accordion-content ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom ui-accordion-content-active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes shop_attributes\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_directions\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\"\u003eDIRECTIONS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults – Take 1 capsule 3 times a day with meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_indications\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\"\u003eINDICATIONS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed to help relieve digestive upset and to help increase bile flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_warnings\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\"\u003eWARNINGS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf hypersensitivity\/allergy occurs, stop using this product.\u003cbr\u003eDo not use if you have a bile duct obstruction. If you are pregnant or have gallstones, consult with a health practitioner before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e","brand":"Sloth MD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42717052338383,"sku":"S22213542-60","price":28400.0,"currency_code":"CLP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/2318\/8431\/files\/sloth-md-full-globe-artichoke-60-veg-capsules-1328811.jpg?v=1788431290","url":"https:\/\/nutritionplus.com\/en-cl\/products\/sloth-md-artichoke-full-globe-60-veg-caps","provider":"Nutrition Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}