OstroVit Artichoke Extract - a valuable dietary supplement

Artichoke - Cynara Scolymus L. - a perennial plant belonging to the asteraceae family. It is a perennial that is recognized as a vegetable. It occurs naturally mainly in the Mediterranean, but is also cultivated in other parts of Europe and North America. The stem of the artichoke can reach up to 2 m high, and the edible part of the plant is a leafless flower bud, called the head.

Artichoke is considered one of the oldest vegetables grown in the world. It is a plant that stands out for its slightly bitter taste with a nutty note. It is a low-energy product that is a source of many vitamins and minerals, and additionally contains inulin, considered a soluble fraction of dietary fiber, which is not digested in the small intestine. Artichoke is also rich in biologically active compounds - the vegetable is a source of polyphenols, and the most important compound found in the plant is considered to be cynarin, also known as 1,5-caffeoylquinic acid, which is responsible for the valuable properties of the perennial.