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By Marie Claire  on Thursday 23 October 2008

Marie Claire Health Features: Artichoke

New research suggests artichokes may help you stay healthy

If you’re one of the 22 per cent of women with raised cholesterol levels, then a helping of globe artichokes could ease the problem.
Traditionally used to tackle indigestion, the vegetable has now been found by a University of Reading study to lower cholesterol. Participants who took artichoke supplements for 12 weeks saw their cholesterol levels drop by 4.2 per cent, while those participants who took a placebo increased theirs by 1.9 per cent.
Go for the real thing, or visit Better Naturally to buy Cynara Artichoke capsules, £7.99 for 30.

Words by Marie Claire, Thursday 23 October 2008

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