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   What are the benefits of milk thistle?

   • In fact, it has traditionally been used to treat liver and gallbladder disorders, promote breast milk production, prevent and treat cancer and even protect the liver from snake bites, alcohol and other environmental poisons. Here are 7 science-based benefits of milk thistle. 1. Milk thistle protects your liver

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   Can milk thistle be used in herbal medicine?

   • Milk thistle has been used in herbal medicine for centuries for a variety of conditions. But scientific research on milk thistle is limited. Studies on it haven’t been well verified and some have used some questionable methods or very small sample sizes.

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   What is a milk thistle?

   • Milk thistle, scientifically known as Silybmommarianum, is an annual flowering plant with reddish-purple flowers. You may also know milk thistle by any number of other names, depending on where you are in the world, including Marian thistle, Mediterranean, Scotch thistle, and others.

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   How does milk thistle work?

   • Although more research is needed on how it works, milk thistle is thought to reduce damage to the liver caused by free radicals, which are produced when your liver metabolizes toxic substances. One 2014 study also found that it may slightly extend the life expectancy of people with cirrhosis of the liver due to alcoholic liver disease.

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   Is milk thistle good for cancer?

   • Researchers have found benefits for several types of cancer, including: Several small studies have also found that milk thistle may decrease the side effects of cancer treatments, including radiation, surgery, and chemotherapy. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved milk thistle for the treatment of cancer.

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   Milk thistle is a herbal remedy that can support liver health, balance hormones, reduce inflammation and lower blood sugar. Learn how to take milk thistle and what to watch out for before using it.

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   Sep 11, 2023 · Milk thistle is a herb that may have some benefits for liver, heart, and diabetes problems, but the evidence is not conclusive. Learn about the possible uses, risks, and interactions of milk thistle from WebMD.

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   • Milk Thistle Protects Your Liver. Share on Pinterest. Milk thistle is often promoted for its liver-protecting effects. It’s regularly used as a complementary therapy by people who have liver damage due to conditions like alcoholic liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, hepatitis and even liver cancer (1, 5, 6).
   • It May Help Prevent Age-Related Decline in Brain Function. Milk thistle has been used as a traditional remedy for neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease for over two thousand years (13).
   • Milk Thistle Could Protect Your Bones. Osteoporosis is a disease caused by progressive bone loss. It usually develops slowly over a number of years and causes weak and fragile bones that break easily, even after minor falls.
   • It May Improve Cancer Treatment. It’s been suggested that the antioxidant effects of silymarin may have some anticancer effects, which could be helpful for people receiving cancer treatment (9).

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   Apr 9, 2024 · The most important health benefits of milk thistle include its ability to detoxify the liver, speed organ repair, treat fungal infections, and cure hangovers. It also protects the body against side effects of pharmaceuticals, reduces the risk of heart diseases, and manages the symptoms of diabetes.

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   • Liver health. Milk thistle is best known as a supplement for people who are experiencing liver conditions like cirrhosis, hepatitis B and fatty liver disease.
   • Diabetes management. Some studies suggest milk thistle may help lower blood sugar in people with Type 2 diabetes, without some of the negative side effects — like weight gain and liver complications — that can be associated with some diabetes medications.
   • Neurological disease. Some studies suggest milk thistle could help prevent decline in brain function as you age. That may mean it could provide some level of protection against conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
   • Bone health. Studies in animal models suggest milk thistle may help strengthen bones and protect against bone loss and osteoporosis. But understanding whether those results translate into people may be hard to know.

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   Jan 25, 2024 · Milk thistle is a plant that may have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. It may help with liver problems, skin health, cholesterol levels, weight loss, diabetes, asthma, cancer, bone health, and cognition.

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   Dec 21, 2023 · Milk thistle is a plant with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that may help treat liver diseases, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and cancer. Learn how to take it, what side effects to watch out for, and what research says about its effectiveness.