It has a long history of use as a botanical remedy dating back to the fourth century BCE, when ancient Greeks regarded it as a general medicinal herb.1 Since then, it has been used to treat an array of ailments, including but not limited to: Hepatitis Cirrhosis Jaundice Diabetes The active ingredient in milk thistle is silymarin, a group of flavonoids that comprises silybin, silychristin, isosilybin, and silidianin.11 Silymarin is whats known as a free radical scavenger, otherwise known as an antioxidant
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If you have recurring canker sores, your doctor may also suggest nutritional supplements if you consume low amounts of essential nutrients like folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, or zinc
Supports appetite control throughout the day
Often used for whitening and detoxification