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And There’s More! In addition to liver, skin, and brain health, research is discovering that milk thistle is truly a whole-body health hero. Studies investigating silymarin’s effect on metabolic health markers in type-2 diabetics and non-diabetic obesity have found that it significantly improves glycemic control and insulin resistance, while reducing triglyceride and total cholesterol levels. Doses range from 420mg to 600mg daily. Studies have also found that milk thistle can relieve pain from rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. A 2024 clinical trial including 122 subjects with rheumatoid arthritis tested the efficacy of milk thistle taken as an adjunct therapy with their prescribed antirheumatic drugs. The subjects took either 375mg of milk thistle extract daily (providing 300mg silymarin) or a placebo for eight weeks. After eight weeks, the milk thistle group showed significant improvements in tender and swollen joints, pain, and morning stiffness, while the control group's symptoms worsened. Fatigue, depression, and anxiety scores also improved among those taking milk thistle. An earlier study found that 300mg of silymarin taken daily for eight weeks significantly reduced inflammatory markers in people with knee osteoarthritis, used alone, or in combination with NSAIDs. Do you suffer from menopausal hot flashes? Milk thistle may help! A 2020 study including 80 menopausal women experiencing hot flashes found that taking 400mg milk thistle extract daily for 12 weeks led to a significant decrease in the frequency and intensity of hot flashes, as well as an improvement in overall quality of life. As you can see, milk thistle’s benefits go far beyond liver health. With its potent antioxidant capabilities and <a $ its anti-inflammatory effects, this herb truly is an everyday health hero that we all can benefit from! ar Ai > 4 For references, please visit naturalgrocers.com/issue-99
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