Artichoke extract 150 mg, 30 capsules

Artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.) is a large plant of the daisy family that looks a little like a thistle. It comes from the Mediterranean region. The part eaten as a vegetable is the flower bud, which is boiled, baked or tinned, and marinated artichoke hearts are popular too. The plant has large, deeply cut grey-green leaves.

This product uses the leaf, not the bud. The leaves are bitter, so they are not normally eaten in cooking; they are dried and used as raw material for extracts.

An extract is made by drawing part of the substances out of dried leaves with a solvent and then concentrating the solution. The ratio 4:1 usually means that about four parts of raw material were used for one part of extract. An extract is more concentrated than dried leaves, so the two amounts cannot be compared directly.

The label does not state the solvent or the content of any single substance. The extract in this product is described by two figures: the ratio 4:1 and the amount per capsule, 150 mg.

Artichoke appears in several forms: fresh or tinned bud in food, dried leaves, and extract in capsules or tablets. This product is a capsule with the extract of a single plant: 150 mg of artichoke leaf extract 4:1.

The capsule shell is hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, a cellulose derivative. The label also lists the bulking agents microcrystalline cellulose and dicalcium phosphate, and the anti-caking agents magnesium salts of fatty acids and silicon dioxide. The label does not say whether the magnesium salts of fatty acids are of plant or animal origin, and the product is not marked as vegetarian or vegan.

The label says: adults, 1 capsule a day, duration of use 30 days. The pack holds 30 capsules, so one pack is one 30-day course. The label says nothing about the time of day or whether to take it with food. Pick the same moment every day and keep the pack in sight so the capsule is harder to forget.

The product is not recommended in case of individual intolerance to its components, or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. If you use several products containing the same substance, add up the total amount and do not exceed the dose recommended on the label.

Keep out of the reach of children, in the original packaging, in a dry place at room temperature. Do not use a food supplement as a substitute for a complete and balanced diet.

The label names one main raw material, artichoke leaf extract, and its amount per capsule. The rest is the shell and auxiliary substances. Dicalcium phosphate and magnesium salts of fatty acids act as a bulking agent and an anti-caking agent; the label does not state their amounts.

The products are made in Latvia.

All three products contain 30 units, and the price per day differs by one cent. The choice depends on which plant or combination you want and which form, capsule or tablet, is easier for you.

Delivery across Latvia takes 1–3 working days after payment, delivery is free from €20, and an unopened product in its original packaging can be returned within 14 days; details are on the delivery information and return policy pages. Every batch is tested in the manufacturer’s laboratory and in the external accredited laboratories BIOR and FANEKS, and the raw materials are mostly bought from European producers.

Is the artichoke extract capsule the same as artichoke tea?

No, Artichoke extract 150 mg is a capsule with leaf extract, not a tea. The label gives artichoke leaf extract 4:1, 150 mg per capsule. Tea is dried raw material that you pour water over; the capsule already holds a prepared extract in the stated amount.

Is this product suitable for vegetarians?

The label lists no ingredients of meat or fish origin, and the capsule shell is made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. However, the label does not say whether the magnesium salts of fatty acids are of plant or animal origin, and Artichoke extract is not marked as vegetarian or vegan. If you follow strict rules, ask the seller.

Can I take artichoke extract during pregnancy?

The label states that the product is not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking any supplement. The daily dose is one capsule and must not be exceeded.

Is it better to take the capsule in the morning or in the evening?

The label does not say what time of day to take the Artichoke extract capsule; it only says: adults, 1 capsule a day. It matters more to choose a time you can keep to every day. If you are unsure, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you miss an artichoke capsule, continue the next day with the usual dose, that is, one capsule. The label gives one capsule a day, and the recommended daily dose must not be exceeded. If you are unsure, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

Do the capsules need to be kept in the fridge?

No, the label does not require Artichoke extract to be refrigerated. It says to store in the original packaging, in a dry place at room temperature, out of the reach of children. The label gives no separate period after opening, so follow the expiry date printed on the pack.