theist 1 Report post Posted April 12, 2002 As someone would contracted Hepatitis B,from drug use, in my misspent youth,I found this interesting.A lot more on this compound is out there.Do a goggle search. ------- Milk Thistle (silymarin) can rejuvenate your liver Protects the liver from toxins, including drugs, poisons, and chemicals. Treats liver disorders, such as cirrhosis and hepatitis. Reduces liver damage from excessive alcohol. Aids in the treatment and prevention of gallstones. Helps clear psoriasis. German scientists made a breakthrough in the late 1960s when they isolated liver-protectant principles in the Milk Thistle fruit. They called these silymarin. Extensive studies in test tubes, small animals, and humans have demonstrated just how good to the liver this complex mixture of flavonoid compounds called silymarin is. Silymarin protects the liver. Research indicates that silymarin does this by altering the outer structure of liver cell membranes in such a way that certain toxic substances are blocked from entering. Studies have illustrated this protective action for a number of liver toxins, including carbon tetrachloride, radiation, and certain foods such as the highly poisonous amanita (deathcap) mushroom. Silymarin helps cleanse the liver of dangerous toxins by scavenging for substances called free radicals that can damage the organ. Silymarin can reverse damage and help cure the liver by encouraging the regeneration of liver cells. In one well-designed, randomized trial that included a control group given a dummy drug for comparison, silymarin taken in 140-milligram doses three times a day significantly reduced the death rate among individuals with alcohol-induced liver cirrhosis. (P.Ferenci et al., Journal of Hepatology, 9 1998:105-13.) Other trials have shown that individuals suffering from alcohol- and drug-induced liver complaints who are treated with silymarin fare much better than those given a placebo. German health authorities have officially approved of milk thistle fruit for toxic liver damage and as a supportive treatment for chronic inflammatory liver conditions and liver cirrhosis. Milk Thistle (silymarin) also helps control mild digestive disorders, according to various plant experts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRdd 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2002 I take the tincture. It's basically supposed to create a good environment for the regeneration of the liver. Also you may want to look up dandelion root, which is a good complement to this, helping cells regenerate, as well as being tonic. ys, JR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
