Apart from protecting the liver, artichokes also lower blood cholesterol levels, which is beneficial to circulation and cardiac activity.
The artichoke is also a well known antioxidant. Its high level of insulin makes it a particularly suitable food for diabetics. I ts high level of vitamins, also reduces the permeability and fragility of capillary vessels.
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