Milk Thistle (Silymarin)

Preventive Intake: 200 mg

Benefits:

  • Prevents liver destruction and enhances liver function.
  • Contains three liver protecting flavonoids.
  • Stimulates liver repair.
  • Quenches free radicals and protects cell membranes.
  • Stimulates the secretion of bile.
  • Inhibits the secretion of certain inflammatory leukotrienes and prostaglandins.
  • Helps offset the depletion of glutathione and boosts levels in the liver.

Deficiencies May Cause: Strain on liver function and susceptibility to liver damage.

Food Sources: None.