Milk Thistle
| What is it? |
The dried fruit of the Milk Thistle plant contains a flavonoid known as Silymarin, it is the active ingredient (and very potent). It is this which contains the health benefits made up from three elements: silibinin, silidianin, silicristin. the first emelemnt is though to be the most active and it is this which gives Silymarin it most benefical health effects.
Milk Thistle is a popular product and many know it for helping ‘detox’ the liver.
| What would I take it for? |
Milk Thistle is a herb which can help ‘detox’ the body after a cycle of testosterone enhancing, or after a heavy night out. It can also be taken on a daily basis to reduce the effect of toxins in the body.
Milk Thistle works by blocking the enterance of harmful and damaging toxins, removing them from the liver cells. Commonly used for counteracting the damaging effects that has alcohol on the liver. When the individual stops frinking Milk Thistle has the ability to help the liver return to a healthier state as it can regenerate injured liver cells.
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Quick Summary
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| Where does it originate/where would it be found? |
Milk Thistle is a plant and would not be found naturally in any food products. It is available with us here at ShapeNoBull.
We offer a variety of Milk Thistle products across various brands.
| How can it help my training? |
Milk Thistle, if taken as part of your post cycle therapy, can help replenish the liver after a testosterone boost.
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Is there any other information I need to know? |
If you suffer with a liver disease, check with a health practitioner before taking.
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Ways of taking Milk Thistle |
Found in the form of capsules, tablets and tincture. Can be purchased as an individual supplement and also in many detox formulas.
the tincture works the fastest as the body doesn't have to breakdown the tablet.
| How much should I take and when? |
Milk Thistle products will vary with strength, as some products use the whole plant and may not be standardised so may not contain the active constituent you require. Please ensure follow instructions on the label.
Depending your reason for taking Milk Thistle some keep it in the cupboard and xonsme after a heavy night of drink, other take it daily for its anbtioxidant effect. While some muscle builders use it after an intense cycle of prohormones for a period of a couple of weeks.
| Adverse Effects: |
Check with a health practitioner if you suffer from kidney problems before taking this product.
| ShapeNoBull Overview |
Milk thistle is a great product for hangovers, periods of over indulgence, helps the liver regenerate and for those who want to protect the body from environmental pollutions.
The ShapeNoBull team take it daily for the antioxidant effects and to continually eliminate toxins from the body, but double up before and after a drinking seesion.
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Last Updated: 16th January 2012
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