Historically, artichoke has been used as a medicine since the 4th century BCE. Today, it is used in combination with other medicinal plants, such as turmeric (Curcuma longa), peppermint (Mentha piperita) and yarrow (Achillea millefolium), to make medicine for digestive complaints, for promoting bile discharge and for enhancing fat metabolism.

But in a recent study, researchers at Nihon University School of Dentistry in Japan found another good use for artichoke....

Health benefits of Jerusalem artichoke and its potential use in food products

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August 15, 2018 -

In the study, they evaluated the composition of the Jerusalem artichoke. In addition, they assessed the health benefits of inulin obtained from Jerusalem artichoke. Furthermore, they analyzed its potential in the Canadian market.

The research team found that insulin obtained from Jerusalem artichoke as a prebiotic can promote digestive health by encouraging the development of beneficial microflora and preventing the growth of bad bacteria in ...

Researchers study the Jerusalem artichoke as an alternative raw material for cement composites

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December 07, 2018 -

It's safe to call concrete composites the newest step in the material's evolution. By combining concrete with other materials, it's possible to further enhance its durability and even cover its weaknesses. Some of the materials used for the composite can be quite unusual, too, with one study even looking at stalk particles from Jerusalem artichoke (yes, the vegetable) as an alternative raw material.

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Artichoke: The spiky thistle that quietly outperforms most supplements for your heart, gut, and liver

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While trendy superfoods dominate the headlines, a spiky, prehistoric-looking thistle has been quietly outperforming them all. This peculiar-looking bud, often relegated to a salad bar or spinach dip, is actually one of the most potent nutritional weapons you can add to your plate.

Contrary to popular belief, the artichoke is not a vegetable but the edible thistle of a flower from the sunflower family, a fact that hints at its robust nature. ...

Exploring the potential of inulin powder from Jerusalem artichoke to be a food additive

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April 17, 2019 -

Overall, the findings of the study suggest that inulin powder made from Jerusalem artichoke can be used as a natural food additive.

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Khuenpet K, Jittanit W, Sirisansaneeyakul S, Srichamnong W. THE APPLICATION OF PURIFICATION PROCESS FOR INULIN POWDER PRODUCTION FROM JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE (HELIANTHUS TUBEROSUS ...

Artichoke extract found to lower high cholesterol and protect the liver from alcohol damage

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In a Chinese study published by the journal Nutrition and Liver Disease, artichoke extract was shown to significantly prevent elevated levels of total cholesterol and triglycerides while reducing the inflammatory infiltration, degeneration and necrosis of hepatocytes in the liver, indicating a powerful effect against acute alcohol-induced liver injury. The researchers believe that the artichoke extract’s ability to reduce oxidative stress while suppressing ...

US government ran chemical experiments on military veterans under operations MKUltra, Bluebird and Artichoke

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July 26, 2012 - US government ran chemical experiments on military veterans under operations MKUltra, Bluebird and Artichoke

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Take artichoke, bean or vinegar supplements as an appetite suppressant for quick weight loss

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February 17, 2012 - Take artichoke, bean or vinegar supplements as an appetite suppressant for quick weight loss

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Inulin powder from Jerusalem artichoke could give its commercial counterparts a run for their money

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April 29, 2019 -

For the study, a team of researchers from Thammasat University, Kasetsart University, and Mahidol University in Thailand came up with a production process of purified inulin powder made from Jerusalem artichoke and looked at the effect of the process on inulin powder quality. The production process involved applying hot water extraction and purification steps which included basket centrifugation, carbonation, deionization, and decolorization prior to the evaporation and ...

The non-GMO, powdered probiotic you've been waiting for: laboratory verified and based on Jerusalem Artichoke

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New analysis finds over 100 mysterious chemicals in food products: Could these be experiments rooted in CIA programs like Project Artichoke?

https://www.naturalnews.com/2026-03-05-new-analysis-mysterious-chemicals-in-food-products.html

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Failed FDA regulatory system and the loopholes for population-wide experiments

The foundational failure stems from a regulatory framework that has been gutted and rendered voluntary. The 1958 Food Additives Amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act was clear: additives must be proven safe by qualified scientific experts. For decades, this meant a formal petition process. However, in 1997, under the guise of reducing bureaucratic burden, the ...

Artichokes reverse the effects of a high-fat diet, concludes study

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January 08, 2019 -

The study, conducted by a team of researchers from Brazil, examined the hypolipidemic and antiatherogenic effects of an aqueous extract prepared from the leaves of artichokes in mice with high levels of cholesterol in the blood. To do this, the research team treated mice with high cholesterol levels with 150, 300, or 600 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) of artichoke aqueous extract or four mg/kg of simvastatin, a drug used to lower lipid levels. A control group ...

Want to lower your bad cholesterol levels? Eat more artichokes

https://www.naturalnews.com/2018-10-10-want-to-lower-your-bad-cholesterol-levels-eat-more-artichokes.html

October 10, 2018 -

First, the research team obtained the required materials for their research: artichoke leaf and pulp extract, 60 male rats, and crystalline, powdered cholesterol. The week before the experiment, the rats were given the standard basal diet. According to the researchers, this was composed of 0.02 percent choline chloride, one percent vitamin mixture, four percent salt mixture, five percent cellulose, 10 percent corn oil, 12 percent casein, and 100 percent cornstarch....

Declassified CIA blueprint reveals decades-long plan to create assassins and poison food, beverages, and vaccines to create anxiety and depression for population control

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25 days ago - artichoke to ultra: A legacy of mind crime

Project Artichoke was merely the opening act. It blossomed into the wider, more infamous MK-ULTRA program, a multi-million dollar effort that explored every dark alley of mind manipulation, including the use of LSD to fracture personalities and create programmable amnesiac assassins. As author John Leake has pointed out, the true scale of Artichoke’s horrors may never be fully known, with some researchers suspecting ...

Artichokes contain a variety of natural antioxidants that reduce the symptoms of diabetes

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October 10, 2018 -

What’s so great about artichokes? The answer lies in their nutritional content: Artichokes, especially the heads, are rich in natural antioxidants. According to researcher Fizah Mosaed Mohamad Al-Subhi, artichokes contain large amounts of flavonoids and phenolic acids. These compounds can benefit diabetic patients by reducing low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or bad cholesterol levels. Consequently, this leads to diabetes symptoms becoming more manageable ...

Eat more artichokes! Their leaves contain powerful compounds that protect you from diabetes

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February 04, 2019 -

For the study, the team inoculated male Wistar rats with alloxan to mimic the effects of diabetes. The rats were then treated with an ethanol extract from artichoke leaves for a month. After the experiment was completed, tissue samples from the rats were collected for further analysis. Moreover, the physical and chemical composition of the extract was determined using multiple assays.

The results indicated that the artichoke extract was able to slow ...

7 Best herbs for lowering blood cholesterol naturally

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February 15, 2024 - artichoke as part of a nutritious diet, such as the Mediterranean diet. Several studies over the years have looked at how artichoke affects cholesterol levels.

A meta-analysis published in the journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition reported that artichoke leaf extract can help reduce LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels. The researchers found that supplementing with artichoke leaf extract benefits people with high blood ...

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