1. What are they and where do they come from?
Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle) is an herb that has been used for thousands of years. The herb is a tall, stocky, plant that grows fruit, and is native to the Mediterranean.
2. What does it do and what scientific
studies give evidence to support this?
The fruit of the plant contains flavonolignands. These are responsible for the benefits of milk thistle. 1
Milk thistle has been used almost exclusively to support excellent liver health. It is a very powerful antioxidant 2, and as such helps to remove toxic elements from the body.
Learn more about the benefits of Milk Thistle on Clayton South's Health Facts.
3. Who needs it and what are some symptoms of deficiency?
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Everyone can benefit from supplementing with milk thistle.
Athletes and bodybuilders may benefit from the use of milk thistle. Athletes and bodybuilders typically use many nutritional supplements at one time, in order to boost performance. The use of a number of supplements at one time may produce synergism that results in enormous stress being placed upon the liver.
After a cycle of anabolic steroids, pro-hormones, thermogenics, or any other supplement, athletes may find it helpful to allow the body to rest from supplementation, while taking milk thistle to promote liver health.
Cycling supplements in an on-again-off-again manner, while using milk thistle in
between, will ensure liver health and successful performance.
4. How much should be taken? Are there any side effects?
Side effects resulting from overdose can include: nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea and headaches. To avoid these complications it is recommended that label directions be followed at all times.
5. Where can I get it?
There are different brand names that manufacture supplemental milk thistle. Below is a listing of all available milk thistle products available for purchase on Bodybuilding.com.
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Republished from Clayton South's Health Facts.
1. What are they and where do they come from?
