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A Silly Bum Flower

In addition to numerous studies on its benefits for the liver, researchers are now gathering clinical evidence that this miracle flower may help:

~Post cycle therapy for steroid users
~Lower cholesterol levels
~Reduce insulin resistance in people with type 2 diabetes who also suffer from cirrhosis
~Reduce the growth of cancer cells in breast, cervical, and prostate cancers
~Reduce the effects of a hangover
~Used by those undergoing drug withdrawals
~Used by those taking steroidal prescriptions in hopes of reducing liver damage

Milk thistle has been used for over 2,000 years to treat liver damage and has been recognized as a liver tonic. Modern research has delved into the biological activity of the milk thistle and found that an extract called silymarin holds the key to several findings.

Since the 1970's, milk thistle has undergone tremendous research for its protective effects on the liver and its ability to improve liver function. This member of the daisy family is typically used to treat liver cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis, toxin-induced liver damage (including mushroom poisoning), and gallbladder disorders.

Many clinical trials have been reviewed using both double blind and placebo protocols. These concluded that milk thistle and its extracts cannot stop or prevent ongoing liver damage in patients with alcoholism or hepatitis-B, but can only slow the progression of the disease.

Research has been uncovered which shows that marginal effect has been achieved with low doses of silymarin, however, large doses concluded that it is biologically active and has a therapeutic effect on toxin liver damage.

The research also suggests that milk thistle extract works both to prevent and repair damage to the liver from toxic chemicals and medications. For instance, a panel of workers who had been exposed to vapors from toluene or xylene for 5 to 20 years, were given an 80% extract of silymarin for thirty days. Those who took the extract showed a significant improvement in liver tests after 30 days when compared to the placebo group.

There is more evidence suggesting that those who have taken psychopatropic drugs may also be helped. This class of drugs has been proven to cause liver damage. Those included in the study showed less liver damage than those taking the placebo.

It's an Antioxidant

Milk thistle is also an antioxidant. It appears that milk thistle has anti-inflammatory phytochemical compounds which keeps the liver from swelling in response to injury or stress and it seems to encourage liver cell growth. Further, it induces the liver to grow a new layer of cells which is more resistant to toxins and disease.

It's in the Glass

You can receive the healthy benefits of 80% silymarin extract from milk thistle in each delicious glass of Greens 8000 product. Why wait until the damage is done, start protecting your liver now and reverse damage as soon as possible. In addition to milk thistle extract, Delicious Greens 8000 also contains over 40 other super foods, which aim to help you be healthier and more energetic.