A.Vogel Milk Thistle Complex Drops | 100ml

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Milk thistle has been used as a traditional remedy for neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease for over two thousand years ( 13).

It’s been discovered that one of the compounds in milk thistle may work similarly to some diabetic medications by helping improve insulin sensitivity and decrease blood sugar ( 43). The data is very limited, but one randomized controlled study found that mothers taking 420 mg of silymarin for 63 days produced 64% more milk than those taking a placebo ( 37). Interestingly, one study found that people with acne who took 210 milligrams of silymarin per day for 8 weeks experienced a 53% decrease in acne lesions ( 42). It usually develops slowly over a number of years and causes weak and fragile bones that break easily, even after minor falls. Milk thistle tea is said to protect the liver, stimulate breast milk production, and lower blood sugar levels. This article looks at the evidence to… READ MORE

However, the results from studies have been mixed, and not all have found milk thistle extract to have a beneficial effect on liver disease. Studies have shown improvements in liver function in people with liver diseases who have taken a milk thistle supplement, suggesting it could help reduce liver inflammation and liver damage ( 9).

It’s been suggested that oxidative stress in the body may play a role in the development of acne ( 41). It’s been suggested that the antioxidant effects of silymarin may have some anticancer effects, which could be helpful for people receiving cancer treatment ( 9).

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They are seen in very high numbers in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease, meaning that milk thistle could potentially be used to help treat this difficult condition ( 21). Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin condition. While not dangerous, it can cause scars. People may also find it painful and worry about its effects on their appearance. However, there are currently no human studies examining the effects of milk thistle in people with Alzheimer’s or other neurological conditions like dementia and Parkinson’s. Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties mean that it is possibly neuroprotective and could help prevent the decline in brain function you experience as you age ( 14, 15).

It’s also used to protect the liver against toxins like amatoxin, which is produced by the death cap mushroom and is deadly if ingested ( 7, 8). The silymarin extracted from milk thistle is known to have antioxidant, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties ( 2, 3, 4). In fact, in studies where high doses were used for long periods, only about 1% of people experienced side effects ( 1). Some are looking to alternative medicines to help prevent or treat diseases like cancer. Recent research has explored the use of milk thistle. Learn… READ MORE

When reported, side effects for milk thistle are generally gut disturbances like diarrhea, nausea or bloating. And although milk thistle extract is commonly used as a complementary therapy for people with liver diseases, there’s currently no evidence that it can prevent you from getting these conditions, especially if you have an unhealthy lifestyle. Milk thistle has been shown in experimental test-tube and animal studies to stimulate bone mineralization and potentially be protective against bone loss ( 22, 23).