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Milk Thistle
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Milk thistle is typically found growing naturally in regions throughout the world including the United States. Most herbal extracts and preparations are produced using the dried fruit of the milk thistle plant.
The active constituent in milk thistle which is responsible for the medicinal effects of the plant is a flavonoid complex called silymarin. Silymarin is made up of three component parts: silibinin, silidianin, and silicristin. Silibinin is the most active and is largely responsible for the medicinal properties attributed to silymarin.
Milk thistle extract may protect the liver from a variety of harmful substances. It prevents toxins from penetrating the interior of liver cells, while promoting the growth of healthy new cells to repair liver damage. Other compounds in milk thistle extract are believe to have a similarly renewing effect on the kidneys, and may even offer some benefit to the prostate gland. As with other bioflavonoids, silymarin is a powerful antioxidant.
For liver ailments, dosage ranges from 140 to 600 milligrams daily, taken in 2 or 3 smaller doses from an herbal extract of milk thistle standardized to 80% silymarin content. According to research and clinical experience, improvement should be noted in about eight to twelve weeks. For people with chronic liver disease, milk thistle extract may be considered a long-term therapy. Since potency of commercial preparations may vary, follow the manufacturer's instructions whenever available.
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