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  2. How does milk thistle help the liver?

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    Toni TranBachelor of Science - BS - Dietetics/Dietitian · 1 years of exp

    Milk thistle has antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties. Even though it’s one of the most commonly used herbal supplements for liver issues in some countries, medical research on milk thistle and liver health has led to mi... Read more
    Michael ColangeloMaster of Science (M.S.) in Nutrition · 15 years of exp

    Milk thistle contains a flavonoid compound called silymarin that acts as a liver protectant and is associated with liver health. Most studies on milk thistle used standardized extracts that contained 70-80% silymarin extracted fr... Read more
    Leticia SoaresPostgraduate Degree in Public and Family Health/Bachelor Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics · 5 years of exp

    Milk thistle may help reduce liver injury caused by various factors. The plant can be used to treat viral hepatitis, toxin-induced liver damage, and alcoholic liver disease. Milk thistle has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory prope... Read more
    Iyanuoluwa OyetunjiMaster of Science in Medicine, specialization in Human Nutrition · 2 years of exp

    Milk thistle is known to contain a group of bioactive substances called silymarin. These substances have antiviral, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant functions. Milk thistle has been reported to help detoxify the liver by reducin... Read more
    Felicitas Bouche OcampoNutrition Professor, Bachelor's Human Nutritional Sciences · 5 years of exp

    Milk thistle (Silybum Marianum) is a plant that has been found to show antioxidant, lipid-lowering, antihypertensive, antiatherosclerosis, hepatoprotective and glucose-lowering effects. Anyway, more well-designed clinical trials h... Read more
    Bruna Donatti Castro FalciMaster’s Degree in Human Nutrition · 14 years of exp

    Milk thistle can help the liver through many mechanisms of action. It has a bioactive compound called silymarin that has a strong antioxidant effect, protecting the hepatocytes (the liver cells) from the metabolism of toxic substa... Read more
    Sawanee WickramasekaraBachelor of Science - BS - Human Nutritional Science · 3 years of exp

    Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a plant that is part of the daisy family. It has leaves that have white milky veins and its active ingredient is Silymarin. Its proposed mechanism of action include regulation of cytokine (hormon... Read more
    Hannah PurtleBachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics · 1 years of exp

    There is emerging evidence that explains the biological mechanism behind how milk thistle's active ingredient, silymarin, may protect the liver from damage and even possibly reverse damage. It is thought that consuming milk thistl... Read more
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  3. Milk thistle is a plant that contains silymarin, an active ingredient that may have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticarcinogenic effects on the liver1234. Studies show that milk thistle may help reduce liver damage, ease symptoms from liver diseases, and combat cancerous growth by reducing free radicals and promoting cell repair1234. However, the results are mixed and more research is needed to confirm the benefits of milk thistle for liver health2.
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    Studies show that milk thistle works as an antioxidant by reducing production of free radicals in the liver. Free radicals are byproducts of bodily functions that can cause harm to healthy cells and lead to some health issues. Reducing them leads to a detoxifying effect that may help reduce liver damage.

    Milk Thistle Benefits - LiverSupport.com

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    Medical research on milk thistle and liver health has led to mixed results. Studies show that silymarin may help ease inflammation and promote cell repair. This may help ease symptoms from liver diseases like jaundice, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and fatty liver disease.

    Does Milk Thistle Help Your Liver? - Web…

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    Milk thistle has been found to be effective in combating cancerous growth and promoting liver health. Studies have shown that milk thistle possesses anticarcinogenic properties. The active ingredients in milk thistle, like silibinin and silymarin, target multiple pathways in cancer development.

    Milk Thistle The Amazing Herb for Your L…

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    The active ingredient in milk thistle, silymarin, acts as an antioxidant by reducing free radical production. Scientists think this creates a detoxifying effect, which is why it is milk thistle may be beneficial for liver problems.

    Milk thistle benefits: Liver, skin, cholester…

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    Milk Thistle: Effects on Liver Disease and Cirrhosis and Clinical Adverse Effects: Summary

     
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    Milk Thistle: Benefits and Side Effects - WebMD

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