Life Extension Artichoke Leaf Extract 500mg

Life Extension · Capsule · 500 mg

Price/day

€0.37

Dose

500 mg

Servings/pack

Pack price

€22.00

Transparency Index

7.4/10

Recommended A credible artichoke extract for liver and lipid protocols.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 6.0/10

Artichoke extracts show moderate evidence for lipid profiles and digestion; more studies needed.

Value for money 7.0/10

€0.37 per day is acceptable for standardized herbs from cGMP production.

Product quality 8.0/10

Life Extension uses European raw materials and tests for pesticides and heavy metals.

Label honesty 8.0/10

Declares cynarin and flavonoid content; excipients listed transparently.

Third-party testing 7.0/10

Manufacturer publishes internal and selected external analyses, but no official certification.

Product Description

The extract delivers 500 mg artichoke leaf with defined cynarin and luteolin content. Studies have examined effects on bile secretion, liver enzymes, and cholesterol — no approved EU health claims exist.

What We Like

Standardized polyphenols: Reproducible amounts per serving
cGMP manufacturing: Reliable quality framework
Broad utility: Digestion, lipids, and antioxidant support
Vegetarian capsules: No gelatin

What We’re Missing

Limited RCTs: Evidence base for hard endpoints is thin
No organic certification: Could increase confidence for herbal extracts

Usage Recommendation

1 capsule twice daily with main meals. If stomach-sensitive, start slowly.

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Jarrow Formulas Luteolin 100 mg

6.9/10

Acceptable

Ingredient dossier

Luteolin is an intriguing flavonoid with neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory potential. The catch: human evidence lags significantly behind the mechanistic story.

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