1 Your heart will be in better shape.
Looking to protect your heart? You may want to grab an artichoke bulb. Populations with higher artichoke consumption had lower rates of cardiovascular mortality, suggesting that this particular vegetable may have a cardioprotective effect; however, this observational study only proves correlation and not causation.
This cardioprotective effect may stem from artichokes' ability to help lower cholesterol—specifically, "bad" LDL cholesterol levels. And this vegetable may also improve other risk factors for heart disease, like hypertension and triglyceride levels.
More research is needed on specifically how artichokes promote heart health, but their prebiotic fructooligosaccharides are thought to contribute to their cholesterol-lowering effects, and the antioxidant compounds present may also contribute to these health effects.

2 Your liver will thank you.
Artichokes have long been known to have benefits for the liver. They contain a compound called silymarin that may help increase bile flow in the liver, which helps your body metabolize hormones and toxins while protecting the liver from damage.
the chlorogenic acid present in artichokes can protect liver cells, as well as repair damaged cartilage around your joints.

3 You may improve your gut health.
One artichoke contains 6.84 grams of fiber, which is one-quarter of the daily recommended value for adults. And fiber is important for digestive health because it helps to bulk up and soften the stool, making it easier to pass (and thus preventing constipation).
Artichokes contain a mix of beneficial fibers including insoluble fiber for digestion and soluble fibers such as inulin, which can help lower blood sugar and cholesterol. Inulin is also a prebiotic, which means it feeds the good bacteria in your gut.

4 You might experience reduced inflammation.
Chronic inflammation has been linked to a multitude of chronic diseases, and artichokes contain a slew of antioxidants like rutin, quercetin, silymarin, and gallic acid that help keep inflammation at bay.
These can help prevent cellular damage, lower inflammation, and reduce your risk for chronic illness.
One particular flavanoid in artichokes, luteolin, can reduce chronic inflammation and inhibit the production of cholesterol, helping those with arthritis and hypercholesterolemia.

5 You may experience digestive distress.
While most side effects of eating artichokes are positive, there may be one downside; Artichokes may cause digestive trouble for some people due to their relatively high fiber content.
Unfortunately, people with irritable bowel syndrome may have trouble tolerating artichoke hearts because they are high in fructans, a FODMAP (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols) that is not well digested. This can lead to digestive symptoms like gas, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation in those who are sensitive.