Milk Thistle
This is an effective remedy for those with liver disease, or those who want to protect their liver from damage. The active ingredient in milk thistle, silymarin, acts as an antioxidant, stabilizing liver cell membranes and increasing glutathione production. Silymarin may also have the added ability to inhibit toxins binding with liver cells.
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