Scitec Nutrition Milk Thistle - 80 caps

Scitec Nutrition Milk Thistle - 80 caps

Even in the Middle Ages, milk thistle was a recognised medicinal plant. It is no coincidence that the Hungarian Pharmaceutical Society's Herbal Section chose it as the Herb of the Year in 2013. Its active ingredient, silymarin, is produced by extracting the seeds of the marigold. Milk thistle may be useful in treating liver disease, cancer, and diabetes.

Scitec Nutrition Milk Thistle is an herbal remedy derived from the milk thistle plant, also known as Silybum marianum. This prickly plant has distinctive purple flowers and white veins, which traditional stories say were caused by a drop of the Virgin Mary’s milk falling onto its leaves.

The active ingredients in Scitec Nutrition Milk Thistle are a group of plant compounds collectively known as silymarin. The herbal remedy, known as milk thistle extract, has a high concentration of silymarin derived from the milk thistle plant.

The silymarin in Scitec Nutrition Milk Thistle is known to have antioxidant, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. It has traditionally been used to treat liver and gallbladder disorders, promote breast milk production, prevent and treat cancer, and even protect the liver from toxins such as snake bites, alcohol, and other environmental poisons.

Here are 7 science-based benefits of Scitec Nutrition Milk Thistle:

Scitec Nutrition Milk Thistle Protects Your Liver

Scitec Nutrition Milk Thistle is often promoted for its liver-protecting effects. It’s regularly used as a complementary therapy by people with liver damage due to conditions like alcoholic liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, hepatitis, and even liver cancer. It’s also used to protect the liver against toxins like amatoxin, produced by the death cap mushroom, which is deadly if ingested. A 2021 study showed improvements in liver function in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease who took a milk thistle supplement, suggesting that Scitec Nutrition Milk Thistle could help reduce liver inflammation and liver damage. One 2014 study also found that it may slightly extend the life expectancy of people with cirrhosis of the liver due to alcoholic liver disease.

May Help Prevent Age-Related Decline in Brain Function

Milk Thistle has been used as a traditional remedy for neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease for over two thousand years. Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties mean that it is potentially neuroprotective and could help prevent the decline in brain function as you age. In older animal studies, silymarin has been shown to prevent oxidative damage to brain cells, which could help prevent mental decline. These studies also suggest that Milk Thistle may reduce amyloid plaques in the brains of animals with Alzheimer’s disease.

Could Protect Your Bones

Osteoporosis, a disease caused by progressive bone loss, usually develops slowly over many years and results in weak and fragile bones. Experimental animal studies have shown that Milk Thistle can stimulate bone mineralization and potentially protect against bone loss.

May Improve Cancer Treatment

A 2023 study found that the antioxidant effects of silymarin in Milk Thistle can stimulate anti-tumor activities and protect healthy cells from damage induced by chemotherapy. Additionally, a 2022 review of animal studies shows that Milk Thistle could be useful for reducing the side effects of cancer treatments.

Can Boost Breast Milk Production

Milk Thistle has been reported to boost breast milk production in lactating mothers. It’s thought to work by increasing the production of the milk-producing hormone prolactin. Limited data, including one older randomized controlled study, suggest that mothers taking silymarin produced significantly more milk than those taking a placebo. More research is needed to confirm these results and ensure the safety of Milk Thistle for breastfeeding mothers.

Could Help Treat Acne

Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that can cause scarring and affect self-esteem. Due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, Scitec Nutrition Milk Thistle may be a helpful supplement for people with acne. A 2012 study found that participants who took silymarin experienced a significant decrease in acne lesions. However, more research is needed to confirm these findings.

May Lower Blood Sugar Levels for People with Diabetes

Milk Thistle may be a useful complementary therapy for managing type 2 diabetes. Studies have shown that one of the compounds in Scitec Nutrition Milk Thistle may improve insulin sensitivity and decrease blood sugar. Additionally, its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties may help reduce the risk of diabetic complications like kidney disease. However, more studies are needed to confirm these effects and establish firm recommendations.

Supplement Facts:

Servings per container: 80

Serving size: 1 capsule

Amount per serving:

Milk thistle seed extract 250 mg

- of which silymarin 188 mg

Ingredients:

Soybean oil preparation [soybean oil, antioxidant (tocopherol- rich extract)], capsule shell [gelatine, humectant (glycerol), purified water, colors (calcium phosphates, iron oxides and hydroxides)], milk thistle (Silybum marianum) seed extract 29%. Made in a plant that manufactures milk, egg, gluten, soy, peanuts, nuts, celery, fish, crustacean, molluscs and sulphur dioxide containing foods.

Recommended Use:

Take 1 softgel capsule daily with a glass of water. Do not exceed the recommended dosage.