by Becky | Sep 5, 2023 | 2023, Milk Thistle (Silymarin), Skin Health
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that topical application of a product containing Silybum marianum fruit extract is beneficial in treating adolescents and young adults with mild to moderate acne. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 3, 2021 | 2020, Menopause, Milk Thistle (Silymarin), Women's Health
Written by Dr. Halima Phelps, DC, ND. This study demonstrated that Silybum marianum (milk thistle) significantly decreased the frequency and severity of hot flashes in the participating postmenopausal women. (more…)
by Antonella | Jul 29, 2016 | 2012, Alcohol, Cinnamon, Liver Health, Milk Thistle (Silymarin)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study participants with nonalcoholic liver disease, who supplemented with a combination of silybin, phosphatidylcholine, and vitamin E for 12 months, had significant improvements in insulin resistance (20.6%) and in liver enzymes MMP-2 and TGF-beta (2% and 38% respectively) compared to control. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 25, 2016 | 2015, Diabetes, Milk Thistle (Silymarin), Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Silymarin, commonly called “Milk Thistle,” significantly improved superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase and total antioxidant capacity and decreased C-reactive protein in participating Type 2 diabetics compared to control.
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