Protect your liver with milk thistle

Milk thistle has been used for 2000 years to treat aliments to the liver.  In Germany, it is actually mainstream and doctors can prescribe pharmaceutical grade milk thistle.

Milk thistle is a herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, particularly liver, kidney, and gall bladder problems. Several scientific studies suggest that substances in milk thistle (especially a flavonoid called silymarin) protect the liver from toxins, including certain drugs such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), which can cause liver damage in high doses. Silymarin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and it may help the liver repair itself by growing new cells.

Anyone looking for an optimal functioning liver in our toxic environment should consider milk thistle. There is even some new evidence that suggest it could be helpful in preventing cancer.

Early laboratory studies also suggest that silymarin and other active substances in milk thistle may have anticancer effects. These substances appear to stop cancer cells from dividing and reproducing, shorten their lifespan, and reduce blood supply to tumors. Some studies suggest silymarin may favorably supplement sunscreen protection and may help reduce the risk of skin cancer. More studies are needed, however, to show whether milk thistle has any effects in the body (not just in test tubes).

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Source: http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/milk-thistle-000266.htm