Liver detoxification effect of milk thistle

The use of plant detoxification is a traditional therapy to prevent disease and promote health For nearly a century, milk thistle has been used to treat liver diseases, but only in traditional Chinese medicine However, with the continuous improvement of medical technology, a wide range of studies have found that milk thistle can also help liver detoxification What is milk thistle? Milk thistle, also known as milk thistle, is a composite flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, Africa and the Middle East It is called milk thistle because it contains milk white juice The plant is between 4 and 10 feet tall, with reddish purple flowers and small hard skinned fruits The seeds are produced in the corolla Most seeds can be harvested when they turn black One seed head can produce 100-190 seeds It is these seeds that contain a lot of active ingredients The beneficial ingredients can be extracted from milk thistle with hot water between 85 ° C and 100 ° C Milk thistle has strong adaptability and can be planted in most parts of the world Liver function liver is the largest complex gland of human body It is responsible for filtering the whole body's blood, directly counteracting the toxin after cleaning (or converting it into fat or soluble form and storing it in bile), and then sending it to the large intestine for excretion It converts carbohydrates and proteins into fats and stores them with vitamins A, D and B12, copper and iron for later use It helps to integrate and control triglycerides and cholesterol, maintain hormonal balance, convert sugar into liver sugar for storage and use when energy is needed The liver produces hundreds of enzymes necessary for digestion and other functions It prevents clotting during blood circulation and helps clot in the event of injury So the liver needs detoxification Milk thistle detoxification milk thistle seeds produce powerful plant compounds called silymarin when they mature Silymarin is a kind of flavonoid, which is often used as a part of liver detoxification formula It has good antioxidant properties and can effectively inhibit free radicals in the body Free radicals oxidize cells and may cause health problems such as liver cancer and heart disease Silymarin helps repair liver cells damaged by alcohol and other toxic substances and helps treat hepatitis and cirrhosis Milk thistle is a very effective liver cleanser, and it can help to speed up the repair process after cell damage There are many forms of detoxification of milk thistle liver, including liquid, capsule, medicine and tonic, etc Most formulas contain standard 70-80% silymarin But remember to consult your doctor before using this herb to avoid adverse reactions.