Mechanisms and effects

• antioxidant/free radical scavenger especially in the liver
• increases production of glutathione, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and other antioxidants
• increases bile production
• inhibits lipoxygenase, preventing leukotrienes from attacking the liver
• stimulates the production of protein in the liver, resulting in growth of new cells to replace old or damaged ones
• prevention and treatment of liver damage caused by alcohol or toxic chemicals
• may also help reduce liver damage from acetaminophen.

Supplementation

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Contraindications (?!)

My Experience

• I took this for six years. After the first year there was a dramatic improvement in my general health; after six I suddenly started having a liver attack when I took it!
• Later I understood that I easily OD on glutathione: I don't metabolize it correctly, due to a genetic defect, and cysteine builds up in my system.
• Now I'm taking prescription glutathione in a very small dose, but it's expensive; I may try silymarin again -- cautiously!

For More Information

• Phytosome® Milk Thistle —
• Silymarin helps MS