Milk thistle is a popular herbal supplement containing silymarin, an active compound with potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties used to protect, detoxify, and repair the liver. While used for fatty liver, hepatitis, and cirrhosis, evidence is mixed, and it should not replace conventional medicine.
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Key details regarding liver support with milk thistle include:
Mechanism of Action: Silymarin may defend liver cells by acting as an antioxidant, preventing toxin absorption, and promoting repair.