Milk thistle (silybum marianum) has been used as a natural remedy to treat a wide range of heath conditions. According to a study published in 2013, silymarin's medicinal properties have been studied for the treatment of sepsis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, osteoporosis and cholestasis.
Fun Fact :
Milk thistle also has an impressive track record when it comes to treating mushroom poisoning.
1.) Supports liver health
Milk thistle has been used to treat liver problems as far back as the 1st century AD Pliny the elder reported its use for supporting liver health, also in 1650 when herbalist, Nicholas Culpeper claimed its benefits for supporting normal liver function. The active ingredient found in milk thistle, silymarin, is known to act as an antioxidant by reducing free radical production. Some scientists believe this creates a detoxifying effect on the body, which is why it is milk thistle may be beneficial for liver problems.
2.) Promotes healthy skin
Milk thistle has antioxidant, ant-aging effects on the skin, it also helps with inflammation of the skin this can relive some skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema.
3.) Reduces cholesterol
By lowering LDL "ie" bad cholesterol levels, milk thistle can help decrease the chances of developing heart disease. It can also help prevent elevation of liver enzymes, which is a side effect of some medications.
4.) Reduces insulin resistance
Silymarin is a anti-inflammatory and antioxidant in nature and is found in milk thistle, this gives milk thistle the ability to help reduce blood cholesterol. It has also become popular as a hypoglycemic, which means it may help lower blood sugar levels by improving insulin sensitivity.
5.) Supports weight loss
Milk thistle helps the liver remove harmful cholesterol which in return can help with belly fat. It also helps with metabolic dysfunction associated with diet-induced obesity.
6.) Improves allergic asthma symptoms
The active ingredient in milk thistle can help with inflammation in the lungs, which can alleviate asthma conditions.
7.) Supports bone heath
A study found milk thistle can help with bone loss caused by a deficiency in estrogen.
8.) Improves cognition
Milk thistle helps increases resistance to oxidative stress, it also improves cognitive health, and treatment of degenerative conditions that affect the mind like Alzheimer's disease.
9.) Boost immunity
The antioxidant effect from the Silymarin found in milk thistle helps strengthening the immune system to help fight off infections from viruses and bacteria.
10.) Limits the spread of cancer
It has been found that milk thistle helps inhibit the spread of colorectal cancer cells.
2.) claimed it was effective for supporting the normal functioning of the liver.
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