LIVER HEALTH - How St Mary's thistle benefits the liver

This powerful herb helps heal the liver

 

St Mary’s thistle (which is sometimes called milk thistle) is beloved by herbalists for its role in healing the liver. Studies show it can protect hepatocytes (liver cells) from long-term damage caused by chemotherapy drugs, alcohol and paracetamol. Hepatitis and other conditions that damage the liver cause a hardening or fibrosis, which negatively impacts liver function. St Mary’s thistle has been found to reduce this fibrosis. The only consideration with this safe herb is it may hinder iron absorption from food, so don’t have it at the same time as iron-rich meals such as meat and green leafy veg.

Source: http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/