silymarin

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A mixture of flavonolignans isolated from the milk thistle plant Silybum marianum. Silymarin may act as an antioxidant, protecting hepatic cells from chemotherapy-related free radical damage. This agent may also promote the growth of new hepatic cells. NCI Thesaurus | silymarin

A mixture of flavonolignans isolated from the milk thistle plant Silybum marianum. Silymarin may act as an antioxidant, protecting hepatic cells from chemotherapy-related free radical damage. This agent may also promote the growth of new hepatic cells.



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1st alternative medicines meet in Baguio set Mar 21, 2006
Sun.Star, ...of Health (DOH)," "Traditional Chinese Medicine," "The Natural Therapy for Hypertension," "Homeopathic Medicine," "Liver Cirrhosis and Silymarin," and "Brahma ...

Naturopath vs. Naturopath Mar 7, 2006
Village Voice, Some MDs are using silymarin—milk thistle extract—to treat mild cases of liver dysfunction, and breast cancer patients' demands for answers to questions ...

Natural Liver Support Cleansing Products Mar 7, 2006
DailyIndia.com, Several scientific studies suggest that active substances in milk thistle (particularly silymarin) protect the liver from damage caused by viruses, toxins ...

Beating the dreaded party hangover Feb 28, 2006
Daily Mail - UK, This herb is a powerful anti-oxidant, it contains an active ingredient called silymarin which protects the liver from alcohol damage. ...

Nutrients for the skin Dec 10, 2005
Malaysia Star, Silymarin is a potent antioxidant found in milk thistle. It helps regenerate new liver cells and aids the detoxification process. ...


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