LifeSource Vitamins Artichoke Liquid Extract — Antioxidant, Bile & Liver Support*
Our Artichoke Liquid Extract combines organic Cynara scolymus leaf in a tincture to support antioxidant cellular defense, promote healthy bile flow and choleretic activity, reduce oxidative stress, support liver enzyme balance (ALT/AST), provide hepatoprotective effects, promote lipid profile wellness, support digestive comfort and dyspepsia relief, provide endothelial and vascular function support, promote metabolic marker balance, support post-meal wellness, and promote overall liver health* — while respecting traditional herbal use. Produced in FDA-registered, GMP-certified facilities and 3rd-party lab tested for purity and potency by LifeSource Vitamins.
Research-Driven & Verified Product.
Explore the clinical research, ingredient science, and global evidence supporting this product below.
Research Promise: At LifeSource Vitamins, our commitment is rooted in research and results. Every benefit below is supported by human clinical studies indexed in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) via PubMed, with full texts available in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) PubMed Central (PMC) when available. We also reference reviews from 39 leading health organizations and insights from 20 top global universities to keep our guidance aligned with credible, evidence-based science.* Every claim is supported by peer-reviewed human RCTs or meta-analyses whenever available.
Clinically Studied Benefits
✓ Supports healthy liver enzyme levels (ALT/AST)* — Meta-analysis and RCTs report significant reductions in elevated ALT/AST with artichoke leaf extract.*
NIH/PMC — Amini MR, 2022
✓ Promotes support in non-alcoholic fatty liver contexts* — RCTs show improved liver enzymes and steatosis indices with artichoke supplementation.*
NIH/PMC — Panahi Y, 2018
✓ Supports choleretic action and bile flow* — Human evidence and traditional use support improved biliary parameters and dyspepsia symptoms.*
EMA HMPC — Cynarae folium
✓ Promotes modest lipid profile balance* — Double-blind trials show reductions in total and LDL cholesterol vs placebo.*
NIH/PubMed — Bundy R, 2008
✓ Supports functional dyspepsia relief* — Studies report improvements in global dyspepsia scores and well-being.*
NIH/PubMed — Holtmann G, 2003
✓ Promotes vascular and endothelial function support* — Polyphenol-rich preparations improved flow-mediated dilation and blood pressure endpoints.*
MDPI Biology — Silva H, 2025
✓ Supports glycemic marker balance* — Trials note favorable changes in fasting glucose and insulin resistance.*
NIH/PubMed — Salem MB, 2015 review
✓ Provides antioxidant capacity support* — Supplementation elevates plasma antioxidant capacity and reduces oxidative-stress markers.*
NIH/PubMed — Salem MB, 2015 review
✓ Supports GI comfort and reduced bloating* — Controlled studies show improved abdominal discomfort with standardized extract.*
NIH/PubMed — Holtmann G, 2003
✓ Promotes quality-of-life improvements* — Patients report better global well-being in digestive/lipid studies.*
NIH/PubMed — Bundy R, 2008
Additional / Promising Evidence
✓ Supports improvements in fatty liver indices* — Pilot NAFLD data show reductions in hepatic fat and inflammatory markers.*
NIH/PMC — Panahi Y, 2018
✓ Promotes blunted post-prandial lipid responses* — Polyphenols may reduce post-meal triglyceride and oxidative effects.*
NIH/PubMed — Salem MB, 2015 review
✓ Supports endothelial nitric-oxide pathways* — Chlorogenic/caffeoylquinic acids demonstrate vasodilatory effects aiding flow-mediated dilation.*
MDPI Biology — Silva H, 2025
✓ Provides traditional digestive comfort support* — European recognition for dyspeptic complaints and bile flow.*
EMA HMPC — Cynarae folium
✓ Promotes enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity* — Human data show increased antioxidant defenses after intake.*
NIH/PubMed — Salem MB, 2015 review
✓ Supports metabolic wellness markers* — Small trials suggest favorable changes in weight parameters with diet/lifestyle.*
NIH/PMC — Panahi Y, 2018
University-Led & Academic Studies
✓ Provides polyphenol antioxidant and vascular context* — Linus Pauling Institute highlights mechanisms relevant to hepatic and cardiometabolic health.*
OSU Linus Pauling Institute
✓ Summarizes plant polyphenols for metabolic wellness* — Cleveland Clinic/Harvard reviews discuss bile-supportive botanicals and liver health.*
Cleveland Clinic — Antioxidants & Liver
Global Evidence & Reviews
✓ Recognizes traditional use for digestive/biliary support* — EMA HMPC monograph approves artichoke leaf for dyspepsia and bile flow.*
EMA HMPC — Cynarae folium
✓ Provides broad evidence summaries on botanicals* — NIH/NCCIH and PMC overviews on polyphenols for metabolic/antioxidant roles.*
NIH/NCCIH — Herbal Supplements
✓ Assesses herbal interventions for dyspepsia/metabolic risk* — Cochrane and reviews call for larger RCTs on artichoke benefits.*
Cochrane — Herbal Medicine
We monitor research from leading institutions —
Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Cambridge, Oxford, Stanford, Yale, Tufts, University of Florida, Oregon State University – Linus Pauling Institute, Columbia, Cornell, Ohio State — to align with credible science.*
Key Ingredients
- Organic Artichoke Leaf (Cynara scolymus) — Rich in cynarin, chlorogenic/caffeoylquinic acids, luteolin, and quercetin supporting antioxidant, bile flow, and liver health* (EMA HMPC — Cynarae folium).
Brief Benefit Bullets
- Polyphenol-rich artichoke leaf for liver & bile support*
- Helps maintain healthy ALT/AST & lipid balance (human trials)*
- Antioxidant support from cynarin, chlorogenic acids, luteolin & quercetin*
- May aid digestive comfort & post-meal wellness*
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3rd-party lab tested for identity, potency & purity
Suggested Use
Shake well. Take 30 drops (≈1 mL) in a small amount of water or juice, 1–3 times daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare professional. Use consistently for 4–8 weeks to assess benefit. Do not use if you have bile duct obstruction, gallstones, or allergy to Asteraceae. If pregnant, nursing, or taking medications, consult your physician.*
Product Specifications
• Serving Size — 30 drops (1 mL)
• Servings Per Container — 30
• Herb Weight Equivalence — 500 mg per serving
• Herb Strength Ratio — 1:2 (fresh-herb equivalent)
• Active Ingredient — Organic Artichoke Leaf (Cynara scolymus)
• Other Ingredients — Deionized water; grain alcohol 45–55% by volume
• Free From — Artificial colors/flavors; gluten; dairy; soy*
• Form — Fast-absorbing liquid extract
• Quality — Manufactured in FDA-registered, GMP-certified facilities; third-party tested for identity, potency & purity
3rd-Party Testing: Every batch is independently verified for identity, purity, and potency.
Click here to see our 3rd-party testing.*
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Artichoke Liquid Extract — organic Cynara leaf for liver enzymes, bile flow, lipids & antioxidant support. 1 mL (30 drops) per serving; 30 servings. Label-true; third-party tested. Clinically Studied Ingredients — NIH/PMC/EMA references!*
