May improve cholesterol levels
Artichoke leaf extract may have a positive effect on cholesterol levels.

A large review in over 700 people found that supplementing with artichoke leaf extract daily for 5–13 weeks led to a reduction in total and LDL (bad) cholesterol.

Another review of 14 studies concluded that supplementing with artichoke could significantly reduce levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol