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Milk Thistle Supplements
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Key Benefits
- Highly effective for enhancing liver health – to regenerate liver cells, supports improved liver function, and boosts overall metabolism
- Reduces insulin resistance
- Lowers blood glucose and A1C levels
- Reduces systemic inflammation and oxidative stress
- Improves cholesterol levels
- Aids in weight loss
Overview
Milk Thistle, also known as Silybum marianum, has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. One of its key benefits is in enhancing liver health, which is incredibly important for people living with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes who often have fatty liver.
The liver is involved in many important functions – blood glucose regulation, cholesterol production and regulation, detoxification, filtering, assimilating and storing nutrients, producing major components of the blood – healthy cells for immunity, energy regulation and hormone production.
Since Milk Thistle supports liver health, it helps to improve overall metabolism and the effective utilization and processing of nutrients such as glucose (blood sugar) and lipids (cholesterol).
Recommended Dosage
Available in various forms, including tablets, extracts, powders, tinctures, and teas.
Studies have shown dosage ranges between one dose of 200mg to 600mg per day, while others show three doses a day of 140mg to 200mg.
Best practice is to follow the label instructions for optimal dosages related to each specific brand.
Potential Side Effects
Milk thistle supplements are generally considered safe, but some individuals may experience:
- Mild gastrointestinal discomfort
- Headache
It is crucial to consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you are taking medications.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Please be sure to consult your physician before taking this or any other product.