朝鲜蓟叶提取物降低胆固醇

Cardiovascular diseases are the major causes of death in the UK, and are related to raised circulating levels of total cholesterol in the plasma.心血管疾病是英国的主要死亡原因，并且与血浆中总胆固醇的循环水平升高有关。 Once plasma cholesterol reaches a certain level, drugs such as statins are often prescribed to help reduce it.一旦血浆胆固醇达到一定水平，通常会开处方他汀类药物以帮助降低血浆胆固醇。 Intervention before concentrations reaches these levels may help reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases without the need for drugs.在浓度达到这些水平之前进行干预可能有助于降低患上心血管疾病的风险，而无需药物。 Researchers from the University of Reading have found that an over-the-counter Artichoke Leaf Extract from the globe artichoke plant can lower cholesterol in otherwise healthy individuals with moderately raised levels.雷丁大学的研究人员发现，从朝鲜蓟植物中提取的非处方洋蓟叶提取物可以降低健康水平较高的健康个体的胆固醇。 
Globe artichokes have been used traditionally in Europe to improve digestive and urinary tract health.欧洲传统上已将朝鲜蓟用于改善消化道和泌尿道的健康。 Artichoke leaf extracts (ALEs) are currently used in Germany and Switzerland as a remedy for indigestion, and are available in the UK as over-the-counter food supplements.朝鲜蓟叶提取物（ALE）目前在德国和瑞士用作消化不良的治疗方法，在英国可作为非处方食品补充剂使用。 Various studies have provided an evidence base for their use in conditions such as dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome.各种研究为它们在消化不良和肠易激综合症中的使用提供了证据。 Research has shown that otherwise healthy people with moderately raised plasma cholesterol may be able to lower their levels by taking this herbal supplement.研究表明，否则健康的血浆胆固醇水平会适当升高的人可以服用这种草药补品来降低其水平。