It is thought that silymarin works in three different ways. Firstly, it may support the outer membranes of the liver cells, therefore preventing the penetration of liver damaging poisons and substances. Silymarin is also a powerful antioxidant that supports the liver’s ability to protect its cells against chemicals that are formed by the use of high fat diets, smoking and other substances such as alcohol abuse. It is also thought that the antioxidant effect of the silymarin is ten times more powerful than that of Vitamin E. Michael Castleman in his article entitled “Milk Thistle: Nature’s Liver Protector” writes, “The best known antioxidants are Vitamin A (beta-carotene), Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and the mineral selenium. However, in the liver, silymarin [milk thistle extract] is more than 10 times as potent an antioxidant as Vitamin E.” (11). It is also thought that silymarin may support a healthy inflammation response within the liver. Milk thistle may also have supportive effects on the blood and immune system due to it’s action of decreasing basophilic histamine release, and increasing of T-lymphocytes as well as reducing immunoglobulins. It is also thought that silymarin may support healthy lipid levels.

More recently, studies on the Milk thistle have shown that it has a role of protection regarding the liver. Scientists in Germany, where most of the research has been done, noticed that it seemed to protect the livers of animals from poisoning with highly toxic carbon tetrachloride. The particular active ingredient that protects the liver was isolated and its chemical constitution established, a previously unknown flavonol, that was given the name silymarin. No other plant principle has been as extensively investigated in recent years as silymarin, with further studies showing that it is effective in supporting a wide range of ailments dealing with the liver.

Some possible traditional uses of Milk Thistle Seed Extract Powder may include:

May support a healthy nervous system
May support heart health
May protect pancreas against alcohol damage
Possibly protecting against UVB rays
May support a healthy detoxification response in the liver
Has properties that may support a healthy inflammation response
Having hepatoprotective qualities
May support skin health
Acting as a powerful antioxidant in liver tissues
May support the regeneration of healthy liver cells
Supporting healthy Gallbladder function
Valuable in postoperative liver repair
Synergistically working with vitamin E as a liver free radical scavenger
May be used safely in chronic liver disease
Antioxidant properties

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– pesticides

– aflatoxins

– heavy metals

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