Extracted from the seeds of the herb Milk thistle, Silymarin has been used for centuries to treat liver disease. The active ingredients in milk thistle are several types of flavonoids(powerful antioxidants), known as Silymarin.
Silymarin guards the liver from oxidative damage. It also protects the liver from toxins, drugs, and the effects of alcohol, plus it promotes the growth of new cells.
Silymarin increases the level of glutathoine, a potent antioxidant enzyme produced in the liver.
Commission E, the German expert panel that judges the safety and effectiveness of medicinal herbs for the german government, approves milk thistle seeds or seed extracts as supportive treatment for cirrhosis and chronic inflammatory liver conditions.
Other studies show that the compound Silymarin, which is found in Milk thistle helps improve liver function by helping the liver remove toxins from your body.
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