What is "Milk Thistle" I have been told it can ward off hangovers...is it a British thing?!
What is "Milk Thistle" I have been told it can ward off hangovers...is it a British thing?
and where can I get it, please
Answers:
it is an herb and I have a friend who is a nurse that takes two capsules before going out on the town and when she gets home she swears by it! You can buy it at walmart or any where that sells herbs. Dawn
Milk thistles have been reported to have protective effects on the liver and to improve its function. They are typically used to treat liver cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis (liver inflammation), and gallbladder disorders. The active compound in Milk thistle credited with this effect is "silymarin", and is typically administered in amount ranging from 200-500mg per day (common Milk Thistle supplements have an 80% standardized extract of silymarin). Increasing research is being carried out into its possible medical uses and the mechanisms of such effects.[1]. However, a previous literature review using only studies with both double-blind and placebo protocols concluded that silymarin has shown that milk thistle and its derivatives "does not seem to significantly influence the course of patients with alcoholic and/or hepatitis B or C liver diseases."[2]
Treatment claims also include:
Lowering cholesterol levels
Reducing insulin resistance in people with type 2 diabetes who also have cirrhosis
Reducing the growth of cancer cells in breast, cervical, and prostate cancers.[3]
Milk thistle is also used in many products claiming to reduce the effects of a hangover.
Milk thistle can also be found as an ingredient in some energy drinks like the AriZona Beverage Company Green Tea energy drink and Rockstar Energy Drink.
Milk thistle is known for its ability to enhance milk production in nursing women.
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