Description
What is Milk Thistle?
If you are experiencing problems with your liver, Milk Thistle may be the answer you are looking for. It has been used by holistic healers for thousands of years as a natural and effective liver tonic. Hundreds of scientific studies have been done in recent years into the efficacy of Milk Thistle in treating liver ailments. These studies have led scientists to conclude that Milk Thistle can minimize some of the adverse effects of chronic alcoholic damage on the liver and may help to prolong life. We must note that it is not a cure for alcoholism and will not, on its own, eliminate the effects of chronic alcohol abuse.
How Milk Thistle Works
Research has concluded that supplementing with Milk Thistle protects the liver from toxins and plays an important role in the repair and regeneration of liver cells. Its protective abilities are believed to come from its flavonoid constituents, silymarin and silybin. These have an antioxidant property and help to scavenge the toxic chemicals known as free radicals from the body. These make Milk Thistle the best friend your liver can have. Milk Thistle regenerates injured liver cells by increasing the rate of RNA synthesis. It also works to reduce the production of collagen in the liver. This in turn reduces the circulatory changes that lead to fibrosis, liver cell necrosis, and cirrhosis.
- Silymarin is an extract from milkthistle seeds, which makes up the active part of the plant in natural healing. It is a natural antioxidant. Silymarin also helps with the digestion of fats and helps to keep harmful substances out of liver cells. It promotes protein synthesis in the liver cell while decreasing the oxidation of glutathione, an antioxidant that grows in the liver, and is vital in detoxification. By increasing its stability, silymarin makes glutathione more effective at cleansing the body. Milk Thistle is at its most effective when it is standardized to contain 80% silymarin.
- Silybin, Isosyllabic, Dehydrosilybin, and Silydianin are the flavonolignans that make up silymarin. They protect cell membranes from free-radical-mediated oxidative damage. In addition, these compounds protect red blood cell membranes against lipid peroxidation, the break down of the red blood cells caused by poisons in the system.
The Importance of a Healthy Liver
Your liver is one of the most important organs in your body. It's responsible for breaking down and processing nutrients as well as expelling wastes. As the largest glandular organ in your body, it has a number of important functions, including creating amino acids, breaking down fats, and filtering harmful substances out of the body before they can reach the blood system. The metabolism of this delicate organism can be altered by alcohol. Consuming excess alcohol forces the liver to work overtime to process the toxins in it. Over long periods of time, excess alcohol consumption can damage the normal liver cells and force the body to replace them with scar tissue. This is known as cirrhosis of the liver; avoiding this, and repairing the damage done by alcohol is vital in maintaining health and the proper functioning of the liver.
Can a natural supplement like Milk Thistle really help my liver?
Yes. A huge number of scientific studies show that it will help detoxify your liver as well as help it to grow healthy new cells.
How long does it take before I see results?
Milk Thistle works gently and naturally. Its active ingredients need time to build up in the liver and start repairing and detoxifying. So give it a few weeks to start producing the results you are looking for.
Can taking Milk Thistle cause any side effects?
If you take too much, it may possibly function as a slight laxative. If this happens, just reduce your dosage for a few days.
Is Milk Thistle addictive or habit forming?
No. It is an all-natural supplement that's completely non-habit forming and safe to use.
Should I consult my doctor before using it?
This is a safe, natural supplement. However, it's always a good idea to consult with your doctor before taking it, especially if you are suffering from serious liver ailments.
About NaturalWellbeing
We founded our company in 2001. Our goal is to make the healing power of natural herbs available to everyone. We use only the purest, most carefully sourced ingredients. We believe they offer a safe and holistic alternative to modern medicine. But we also believe in integrating the latest scientific research into our traditional, herbal treatments. Our customers consistently tell us that our passion for natural remedies and the formulations we've developed have helped them.
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Dosage & Directions
1 capsule, two to three times daily
Cautionary Notes
If you are pregnant, nursing, have any health condition or are taking any medications, consult your health care practitioner before using this product. Keep out of reach of children.
Ingredients
Active ingredients: Milk Thistle (seed) 100mg per capsule
80% silymarin, 80mg
Other ingredients: Rice flour, cellulose, magnesium stearate
