Milk Thistle Forte

€25.45

Containing 400mg pure silymarin, Milk Thistle Forte supports liver function, aids digestion and upset stomach after over-indulgence on food and drink. Milk thistle comes from the milk thistle plant, Silybum marianum. Silymarin is the active ingredient in milk thistle which gives it its antioxidant, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.

Containing 400mg pure silymarin, Milk Thistle Forte supports liver function, aids digestion and upset stomach after over-indulgence on food and drink. Milk thistle comes from the milk thistle plant, Silybum marianum. Silymarin is the active ingredient in milk thistle which gives it its antioxidant, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.

Traditionally milk thistle has been used to treat digestive and liver disorders such as gallbladder disease and detoxification but more recently, milk thistle has been used to treat a broad range of ailments giving numerous benefits. (1) Liver protection - milk thistle is most commonly used for its liver protecting effects and protecting against liver conditions such as alcoholic liver disease, hepatitis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Research has found that supplementing with milk thistle has increased liver function through its anti-inflammatory properties. More studies are required as results have been mixed, however t=milk thistle may help to reduce liver damage caused by disease or liver poisoning. (2) Acne treatment - Due to its anti-inllammatory properties, milk thistle may have some beneficial evicts on acne conditions which generally come with hight levels of inflammation. (3) Brain protection - Silymarin has shown some neuroprotective potential in patients with neurological conditions due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects. (4) Lower blood sugar levels - milk thistle may be useful for those suffering from Type 2 diabetes in managing their blood sugar levels. A recent scientific review found that silymarin significantly reduced fasting blood sugar levels and HbA1c in those with type 2 diabetes. More research is needed.

References

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Voroneanu, L., Nistor, I., Dumea, R., Apetrii, M. and Covic, A., 2016. Silymarin in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of diabetes research, 2016.