Silymarin, above all, is known for its beneficial effects on the liver and digestive system, and it is recommended as a way of supporting detoxification. Regardless of what form you buy thistle in, the ways to consume it are basically the same. Whole seeds can be grounded. Powder can be added to yoghurt, for example, or eaten raw. You can add thistle to herbal teas (it is not uncommon for it to be an ingredient in such products) or make your own infusion. If you can't get thistle in this form, it's worth reaching for an extract of the plant in tablets. People mainly use the supplement to treat liver conditions.
: Silymarin :
d e f i n i t i o n :
Milk Thistle is a plant with distinctive purple flowers 🌸 and prickly leaves 🍁, with a key active ingredient called SILYMARIN, which has a strong ANTIOXIDANT effect.
Thistle prevents damage to liver cells by preventing toxins from binding to their surface. Furthermore, it alleviates oxidative stress (restores the body's internal balance and prevents the excessive proliferation of free radicals).
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
🌸 Lowers blood cholesterol levels
🌸 Regenerative effect on liver cells, detoxifying
🌸 Effective for: lack of appetite, flatulence, belching, heartburn
🌸 Anti-inflammatory (prevents chronic hepatitis, including diabetic hepatitis and hepatitis caused by a poor diet. It is also used in the treatment of hepatitis A, B and C)
🌸 Supports the immune system cells and thanks to its antioxidant properties, it slows down the development of cancer cells
🌸 Alleviates the side effects of pharmacotherapy: it protects the liver from potent drugs which are used in cancer therapy, antiviral drugs for the treatment of AIDS and antibiotics
🌸 Used to relieve migraine-type headaches and symptoms of motion sickness and seasickness
🌸 Helps regulate timing of menstrual bleeding
P R E C A U T I O N S :
⚠ Milk thistle should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women. People with a history of hormone-related cancers, including breast, uterine, and prostate cancer, should not take milk thistle.
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