Milk thistle

• Reducing pain during hepatic colic
• Restoring a damaged liver
• Eliminating gallstones
• Strengthening the liver during viral illness
• Liver regeneration after narcotic drugs, chemotherapy and treatment for poisoning
• Protection against liver cirrhosis after alcohol-related damage

Milk thistle seed extract (Silybum marianum), gelatin (capsule).

Directions for use:
For better absorption, take 1 capsule 2–3 times a day with meals or immediately after eating. For the best results, avoid unhealthy foods, especially trans fats.
Take in the morning or afternoon with sufficient water. Taking it at night is not recommended, to avoid the diuretic effect.
A course usually lasts 1–2 months. Consulting a doctor is recommended before starting prolonged or continuous use.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance, pregnancy.
Use is not recommended for children under 12 or during exacerbations of cholecystitis and gallstone disease. Milk thistle contains large amounts of phosphorus and calcium. Excess calcium can cause heart valve calcification and, consequently, serious dysfunction of the entire cardiovascular system.
In addition, phosphorus and calcium have a negative effect on the respiratory system, so frequent use of milk thistle may provoke shortness of breath. Its use is strictly prohibited for people with chronic asthma. This plant is contraindicated in mental illness, depression and epilepsy.

Storage conditions: Keep closed at room temperature and protect from sunlight

Additional properties of milk thistle

Allergic diseases. Allergic reactions may be reduced because the seeds cleanse the liver of toxins.

Dermatological diseases. Skin disorders are often caused by impaired liver function. If the liver cannot fulfil its functions, this will inevitably affect the condition of the skin. The body will try to rid itself of toxins through the skin, resulting in problems such as acne and allergic rashes.