Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Findings of a 4-week study with an intervention of chicory seed syrup 10 cc three times daily, along with one placebo capsule, and the control group of placebo syrup 10 cc three times daily with one Livergol capsule (140 mg of silymarin per capsule) improved liver enzymes in burn patients at day 15 compared to baseline. (more…)
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that topical application of a product containing Silybum marianum fruit extract is beneficial in treating adolescents and young adults with mild to moderate acne. (more…)
Written by Dr. Halima Phelps, DC, ND. This study demonstrated that Silybum marianum (milk thistle) significantly decreased the frequency and severity of hot flashes in the participating postmenopausal women. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study participants with nonalcoholic liver disease, who supplemented with a combination of silybin, phosphatidylcholine, and vitamin E for 12 months, had significant improvements in insulin resistance (20.6%) and in liver enzymes MMP-2 and TGF-beta (2% and 38% respectively) compared to control. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Silymarin, commonly called “Milk Thistle,” significantly improved superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase and total antioxidant capacity and decreased C-reactive protein in participating Type 2 diabetics compared to control.
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