Milk Thistle Articles

Milk Thistle Articles:

Flavonoids Reduce Cancer Risk

Flavonoids are a natural component of fruits, vegetables, red wine, and many dietary supplements that possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic properties. Those with the most flavonoids in their diet had a 47% less risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma (lymphatic system related white blood cell cancers).

Read More: detoxification, dietary supplements, flavonoids, Lymphatic function, Milk Thistle, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Quercetin

Milk Thistle is Cardio Protective

A new study shows that Milk Thistle reduces the oxidation of LDL cholesterol and helps prevent immune cells from sticking to damaged cholesterol – thus blocking key processes that lead directly to hardening of your arteries.

Read More: Milk Thistle, oxidized LDL cholesterol, Silymarin

Silymarin Protects Against Cholesterol Forming Plaque

Silymarin (milk thistle) is widely acknowledged as a nutrient powerhouse for protecting your liver and for helping your liver clear toxins. It also possesses antioxidant activity that was explored in detail in relationship to mechanisms that protect your arteries against plaque formation.

Read More: Milk Thistle, plaque, Silymarin

Silymarin in the War on Cancer

Silymarin (milk thistle) is the subject of intense scientific study relating to its ability to assist with cancer treatment. One of the obvious problems of cancer treatment is that the drugs used are toxic, exposing vital organs like your heart and kidneys to damage that limits the treatment. Silymarin has now been shown to drastically reduce the toxicity and damage of a potent chemo drug.

Read More: chemo, Milk Thistle, side effects, Silymarin

Milk Thistle Extract Inhibits Fat Cell Formation

Milk thistle is a popular herb used for liver support and assisting natural detoxification processes. It is also known to work by reducing inflammation, including the key inflammatory gene signal NF-kappaB. A new study shows that it inhibits multiple pathways that otherwise change baby fat cells into new adult fat cells.

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Silymarin Protects Your Brain & Kidneys

Silymarin (milk thistle extract) is widely regarded as a superior liver-protecting nutrient. Since your liver and brain are the two fattiest organs in your body, it is not surprising that silymarin is now gaining a reputation as a superior protector of your brain. It is also showing its potential to protect your kidneys.

Read More: Daily Balancer™, Daily Super Pack™, Milk Thistle, Silymarin, toxins

Silymarin Helps Lower Cholesterol

Many people are aware of the power of silymarin (milk thistle) to protect the liver and reduce the toxicity of chemical exposure. Fewer people are aware of the fact that silymarin also helps your liver process cholesterol in a more efficient manner, helping to lower levels of excessively high LDL cholesterol.

Read More: cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, liver aging, Milk Thistle, Silymarin