Milk Thistle Benefits

What is Milk Thistle?

Milk thistle is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean areas of Europe and North Africa, and is recognised as part of the daisy family.

Milk thistle Benefits

The benefits of consuming milk thistle are varied, and it is commonly used to treat a wide range of health conditions, from reducing cholesterol to slowing the growth of certain types of cancer. However it is most commonly known for its positive role in repairing and detoxifying the liver.

The liver is a hugely important organ in our body, and works to break down nutrients and remove toxins from the body. Milk thistle has been shown to help repair damaged liver cells which have resulted from the consumption of toxic chemicals, medications (steroids in particular), and alcohol.

Milk thistle stimulates protein synthesis and encourages liver cell growth, reducing liver inflammation.

Milk Thistle is also used for -

Post steroid cycle therapy for body builders
Reducing cholesterol levels
Lowering insulin resistance in those with type 2 diabetes who also have cirrhosis
Reducing the growth of cancer cells in breast, cervical, and prostate cancers.
Protecting the body against free radical damage, Milk thistle is a potent antioxidant

Why is Milk thistle unique?

The natural compound found in Milk thistle - Silymarin has no pharmaceutical drug equivalent. In 1986 Milk thistle was approved by medical governing bodies as an effective treatment against liver damage.

What you should look out for

Studies have revealed that low dosages of milk thistle are fairly ineffective. This is often due to the low percentage of silymarin found in extract.

The general advice is to buy Milk Thistle extract which has been standardized to contain at least 70% silymarin. Capsule weight should be at least 150mg.

Where can I buy standardized Milk thistle?

Health Spark online offer 90 x 163mg capsules of 80% standardized Milk Thistle extract for only £8.99. As each capsule is equivalent to 5700mg of pure Milk Thistle, it is outstanding value for money.

To buy Milk Thistle visit the Health Spark website