Milk Thistle (Silymarin)

Milk Thistle comes from the Milk Thistle plant/ nettle, the active ingredients are known as silymarin. It is this extract of silymarin that is known to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties.

Traditionally used as a herbal remedy it can be used for its liver-protecting effects. Anyone suffering from alcoholic liver disease, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease can take milk thistle extract to help improve their liver function. It can also reduce damage to the liver caused by free radicals and reduce toxins in the liver as well.

It's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties can also aid in the prevention of mental decline and other age-related diseases such as Alzheimers and Parkinsons.

Some studies show that Milk Thistle may work in a similar way to that of diabetic medication. It may help improve insulin sensitivity and can help lower blood sugar levels.

Another use of Milk Thistle (Silymarin) is it could help treat acne and reduce redness due to it's anti-inflammatory properties but results vary.