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Milk Thistle Seed

Silybum marianum (seed)

Herbliverdetoxantioxidantseed

Milk thistle seed is widely used for liver support. It’s one of the more-studied herbal liver-support options, though results vary depending on condition and product quality (silymarin content).

Key Benefits

Liver support (commonly used; studied)
Antioxidant support (silymarin complex)
Often used during ‘liver reset’ routines

Common Issues It May Help With

liver support
general antioxidant support

How To Use (Simple)

Extract/capsules: most common; follow label
Tea is less potent than standardized extracts
Consistency matters (weeks, not days)

Taste / Notes

Tea: mild to slightly bitter; extracts vary.

Evidence Level

Moderate body of research for liver-related support; not a cure and not a substitute for medical care.

Cautions

Ragweed/aster family allergy possible. May cause GI upset.

Interactions

May affect drug metabolism in some cases; if on multiple meds, introduce cautiously and monitor.

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