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Anti-aging artichoke

24th January 2013 Print
Anti-aging artichoke

We might not be the vegetable’s, or more accurately flower’s, biggest fans in this country, but it appears the French might have got the right idea by embracing artichoke as new research published this month show’s it may have surprising and powerful anti-aging benefits.

The study, which was carried out in Japan, identified various genes in our skin cells that are thought to be partly responsible for causing skin wrinkles and pigmentation. They then screened various plant extracts to see if any could inhibit the effects of these genes and found the extract that had the greatest effect was from globe artichoke. Having identified the fact that artichoke had this effect in a ‘test tube’ they then tested it on real skin and saw the same results, concluding that globe artichoke could be an effective anti-aging agent and help keep wrinkles at bay!

Easiest way to benefit from globe artichokes

Natur boutique produce the UK’s only brand of artichoke tea, which uses Globe artichokes and can easily be added to your daily diet in the same way as any other herbal tea. Alternatively you could add a little cooled artichoke tea to a facemask if you want to get the plant straight to the spot.

To buy or for further details, ask at your local health store or visit naturboutique.co.uk.

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Anti-aging artichoke