Unfortunately the liver is the body’s dumping ground for toxins, and despite it’s extraordinary regenerative qualities, we put the liver under a lot of pressure nowadays
What is Milk Thistle and what does it do?
Milk thistle is also known as Marian Thistle, St. Mary's Thistle and Our Lady's Thistle. It is a tall herb with prickly leaves and a milky sap and belongs to the sunflower (Asteraceae) family.
Features and benefits of dietary Milk Thistle supplementation are:
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Milk Thistle can be of help to the proper regulation of cholesterol
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Milk Thistle possesses Antioxidant properties (due to the Silymarin and Silbyin content)
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Milk Thistle has been traditionally considered to have a protective effect to the Liver
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Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
A few words about so-called healthy spreads. Avoid them like the plague! Trans-fats and hydrogenated fats are bad for the liver and bad for our health generally