Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum L. Gaertn)
Milk Thistle Benefits at a Glance:
- Supports liver detoxification pathways
- May improve bile production
- Reduces oxidative stress and systemic inflammation
- Protects liver cells from damage and supports regeneration
Milk thistle is best known for its liver-supportive properties, primarily due to its active compound silymarin (which acts as an antioxidant). It can help offset damage caused by toxins, alcohol, and other harmful substances we encounter in daily life.
By supporting the liver's natural detoxification processes, milk thistle helps reduce symptoms and conditions that can be related to toxin buildup and liver congestion. As an herb known to support overall liver function, milk thistle may also help increase bile production, which is crucial for proper digestion and the elimination of toxins throughout the digestive tract.
Milk thistle's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties extend beyond liver health. These properties may help reduce oxidative stress caused by toxins, which is at the root of various chronic health conditions and accelerated aging.
Why It’s Included
Milk thistle's liver-protective and regenerative properties complement other liver-supporting ingredients like TUDCA, NAC and shilajit extract.
While TUDCA enhances bile flow and NAC supports glutathione production, milk thistle focuses on protecting liver cells and promoting regeneration. This synergistic effect creates a more complete approach to optimizing the body’s drainage and detoxification pathways for improved digestion, gut health, immunity, energy, hormone balance and more.