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Milk Thistle

Silybum marianum

liver

Milk thistle is traditionally used for liver support and recovery routines. Most research focuses on silymarin from the seeds.

Key Benefits

Traditionally used for liver support (educational use).
Often used in detox/recovery routines.
Commonly taken as seed extract or capsules.

Common Issues It May Help With

Liver support routines (traditional use).
Recovery after heavy exposure routines (traditional use).
Digestive support routines (traditional use).

How To Use (Simple)

Supplement: standardized seed extract is common.
Tea: crushed seeds can be steeped (less concentrated).
Routine: often taken daily for weeks.

Taste / Notes

Mild, slightly nutty.

Evidence Level

Significant modern research interest around liver markers; results vary.

Cautions

Avoid if allergic to ragweed family.

Interactions

May affect how the liver processes certain medications.

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