Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a tall plant with sharp, spiny leaves and purple flowers. The extract is made from the fruit (the ripe seeds) of the plant and has been used as a remedy for liver conditions for over 2,000 years, and has also been used for disorders of the gallbladder, spleen, and kidney. Milk thistle contains antioxidants, including silymarin (a flavonoid complex), that protect the liver against damage from free radicals. Silymarin prevents dangerous substances from entering liver cells. It also stimulates the liver to replace damaged cells with healthy new cells. Recent studies have shown that silymarin has the ability to block fibrosis, a process that contributes to the eventual development of cirrhosis in people with inflammatory liver conditions. Research has also shown milk thistle extract to be effective in patients with cirrhosis of the liver and chronic hepatitis. Milk thistle extract is most commonly recommended to counteract the harmful actions of alcohol, drugs, and other chemicals that poison the liver. Protect the liver—most metabolic processes, especially detoxification, rely on this organ.

 

 

 

 

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