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Milk thistle manages diabetes and slows onset of Alzheimer’s

Milk thistle has many health benefits such as manage the symptoms of diabetes, reduce the risk of heart disease, slow the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, protect against side effects of pharmaceuticals, cure hangovers, treat fungal infections, treat certain symptoms of cancer, speed organ repair and detoxify the liver. The milk thistle has many names which depend on the part of the world that you are. The most common names of milk thistle are Scotch thistle, Mediterranean milk thistle and Marian thistle. The scientific name is Silybmom marianum. This is an annual flowering plant with reddish – purple flowers. This plant was native to Southern Europe and some parts of Asia. Nowadays it has been naturalized in many parts of the world. This plant is highly praised and widely known because it has powerful organic components which are found in its seeds. The milk thistle extract is derived from these seeds and it has high amounts of sylimarin which is the most active and unique ingredient that is found in this extract. This extract also has many fatty acids in which is included the linoleic acid. This plant is not known as allergic substance but it can cause excess gas, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. If you are allergic to ragweed, then you should avoid using milk thistle because they are closely related. Also women with endometriosis and estrogen deficiencies should avoid this extract because it can cause the estrogen levels to fluctuate.

Health benefits of milk thistle

Alzheimer’s disease: This health benefit of the milk thistle should be studied in the future but there are some scientists who believe that using milk thistle extract can open up new neural pathways and stimulate cognition which means it can slow the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Pharmaceutical side effects: There are many people who suffer from injuries and they need to take pharmaceuticals to manage their pain. The strong painkillers have a profound effect on your body’s perception of pain but also on the liver. When painkillers are taken for a long period, then patients become addicted to them. In this case milk thistle extract can help them to protect their liver which can be easily damaged by excessive pharmaceutical use.

Heart health: The milk thistle extract has high amounts of beneficial Omega – 3s and fatty acids which are important for maintaining healthy heart. Omega – 3 fatty acids can balance the cholesterol levels in our bodies which can prevent atherosclerosis and also it is reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

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Milk thistle benefits

Diabetes management: The milk thistle extract has mixture of sylimarin, fatty acids and antioxidants which work to regulate the insulin levels and they maintain blood sugar levels for people who suffer or who have increased risk of developing diabetes.

Anti – fungal activity: There are some studies in which are said that the milk thistle extract which can neutralize certain fungal infections. This is the reason why the milk thistle extract is used as natural treatment for mushroom poisoning. There are many varieties of mushrooms which are dangerous and the death cap mushroom is particularly toxic but this natural cure can be administered to prevent the death.

Cancer: There are some studies of the milk thistle and its effects on cancer which are in early stages but in these studies is shown that this natural cure has an inhibitory effect on the growth of the cancer cells and tumors on the skin and also it can help to prevent cancerous growth in cervix, breast and prostate. Given the rapidity and mortality rates of those types of cancers, this natural cure can be a major herbal advantage.

Organ repair: People who suffer from cirrhosis or liver disease have liver who is compromised and its functions are suffering. The damage to the liver can be reversed but it is a slow process. The milk thistle extract can help to speed up the healing process in the liver, undoing much of the damage which is done by excessive drinking or other behaviors which can damage the liver.

Pardhan Singh
Pardhan Singh
A seasoned natural therapist with degree in Ayurvedic Medicine (BAMS) successful in treating various diseases through Ayurvedic treatments. You can contact Pradhan at [email protected]

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