Milk Thistle: A Liver-Friendly Supplement Reviewed by Nutrition Professionals

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Expert opinion from Kollam Angel Jemimah

M.Sc Nutrition · 1.3 years of experience · India

Medical research on milk thistle and liver health has led to mixed results. Studies show that silymarin may help ease inflammation and promote cell repair. This may help ease symptoms from liver diseases like jaundice, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and fatty liver disease. 20-Aug-2020

Expert opinion from Marcelli F. Chagas

Bachelor in Nutrition · 1 years of experience · Brazil

Milk thistle helps in the treatment of these diseases due to its regenerating action on liver cells. It stimulates protein synthesis from hepatocytes and other liver cells, causing them to proliferate healthier and faster, reclaiming lost liver tissue.

Expert opinion from Luciana M. Cherubin

Bachelor in Nutrition · 5 years of experience · Argentina

Milk thistle is promoted for its liver-protecting effects. Milk thistle contains Silymarin, a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Silymarin is said to keep toxins from attaching to liver cells.

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