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Known and valued since antiquity, milk thistle is more and more often chosen as a natural agent supporting the work of the liver. You can buy it in ground form (it is suitable not only as a healthy spice for various dishes, but can also be used in cosmetics) or in tablets. Interestingly, milk thistle can also be given to animals when they have liver problems. And yet, these are not all of its uses.
- The silymarin in milk thistle is known for its positive effect on the liver
- Milk thistle is used as a means of alleviating unpleasant ailments after drinking alcohol
- However, the list of uses for milk thistle does not end there
- More information can be found on the Onet homepage.
What are the healing properties of milk thistle?
Milk thistle shows high healing properties due to the content of silymarin. In fact, this substance is a complex of flavonoligans that accumulate in the fruits of milk thistle. Silymarin itself is responsible for the stabilization of hepatocyte cell membranes in the liver. Simply put, it protects the liver against harmful substances, such as toxins, and stimulates its natural regenerative abilities. However, these are not all the properties of milk thistle.
In addition to protecting the liver against toxins, the kidneys also protect against them and accelerate the removal of harmful substances from the body. Among other things, it protects the body against poisoning with alcohol or pesticides, and even in the case of toadstool poisoning, it can stop the progress of liver poisoning. Taking milk thistle will also be helpful for people who have problems with AST, ALT and GGT parameters, because this substance will help to normalize them.
Due to the fact that milk thistle has detoxifying properties, it can also be used as a means of alleviating the effects of pharmacotherapy, because it will protect the liver against the effects of drug poisoning and regenerate it while taking strong drugs, e.g. antiviral drugs.
Milk thistle has many health-promoting properties, so you should include it in your daily diet. Good quality milk thistle in the form of grains and ground milk thistle are offered by the Intenson brand. Milk thistle is used in the treatment of viral hepatitis and prevents the formation of gallstones. You can also check out the Pro Natura offer, which includes ground milk thistle and milk thistle grains at attractive prices.
Indications for the use of milk thistle
Milk thistle is considered the golden mean for people with any liver problem, from chronic inflammation to cirrhosis from excessive alcohol consumption. Also after chronic food poisoning or even poisoning with toxins and fungi, milk thistle will help regenerate the liver and restore its proper functions. In addition, it has properties in inhibiting the division of neoplastic cells. It also prevents chronic diabetic hepatitis, so it is recommended for diabetics as a natural dietary supplement. It works perfectly as an additional remedy in the treatment of hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. It is also recommended for people who have a fatty liver, high cholesterol or atherosclerosis.
You can find milk thistle in the Silymarin supplement for a healthy liver, which you can buy at a promotional price on Medonet Market.
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Milk thistle contraindications
Like any therapeutic agent, milk thistle also has contraindications for use, although there are few of them. First of all, it cannot be used in very acute poisonings. It should not be taken by children under 12 years of age. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding also should not take milk thistle in any form.
Dosage and method of use
Depending on the form of administration, the dosing of milk thistle will be different. When you buy milk thistle oil, take it three times a day, one teaspoon, 30 minutes before a meal.
The daily dose of milk thistle seeds is 1-2 teaspoons. It is not recommended to exceed it, but because milk thistle is low-toxic, it does not cause side effects, although it has a chance of occasionally causing gastrointestinal disturbances.
Milk thistle is also available in capsule form, such as Viridian Organic Milk Thistle. One capsule a day is enough to provide the body with many valuable nutrients. Also try Eco Milk Thistle Oil, which is best taken with a meal.
You can also supplement Herbal Monasterium milk thistle juice, which should be taken twice a day for 25 ml. Milk thistle along with psyllium plantain and black cumin are part of the Liver SteroHerbs – a herbal mixture available on Medonet Market.
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