It's a clever (and hangover-saving) plant native to Mediterranean countries that's been used for centuries in traditional medicine.
According to Dr Dick Middleton, in the UK, Milk Thistle THR herbal medicines are licensed for sale by the UK's Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency having been assessed and meeting the required standards for safety, quality and patient information. “These traditional herbal products can claim to relieve the symptoms associated with occasional overindulgence of food and drink such as indigestion and upset stomach, based on traditional use only,” he notes.
The lesson here? Milk thistle can help short-term and possibly at a big, boozy event like a festival but the healthiest choice you can make it cutting back on alcohol altogether.Ok, clearly, I was sold on milk thistle for a good few months. But what does the science say? According to research by Bhattacharya, S. , milk thistle has numerous health benefits such as anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, lipid, and biliary effects. Alongside antiviral and antitumor properties. This is supported by Achufusi & Patel who state that millions of people consume milk thistle to support healthy liver function.
Before taking this medication, you should always first check that it is suitable for you and any of your associated medical conditions. Do not take milk thistle medications if:You are allergic to any of the ingredients or to plants of the Asteraceae/Compositae family such as daisies, marigolds or artichokes
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