Vitamin Guide
Milk Thistle
A tall Herb with prickly leaves and a “milky” sap native to regions of the Mediterranean, it can also be found growing throughout the world. Several scientific studies suggest that active substances in milk thistle (particularly silymarin) protect the liver from damage caused by viruses, toxins, alcohol, chemicals and certain drugs. Silymarin is believed to function by protecting liver cells from toxins by binding to liver cells, acting as an antioxidant and scavenger of free radicals, and stabilizing liver cell membranes.