Milk Thistle

Has been the subject of many studies documenting its incredible effects on all varieties of liver disease. It has a remarkable effect in protecting the liver from oxidant damage and in enhancing the liver's detoxifican processed.

Milk thistle has been shown to be beneficial for acute viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver, jaundice, toxic metabolic liver disease as well as other non-specific liver conditions.
Has shown a curative effect upon the liver, even in the presence of (TAA) thioacetamide, which is known to destroy liver tissue and generate results comparable to cirrhosis.

What most people are not aware of is that nearly all imbalances and diseases in the body are connected to either stagnation in the liver, low liver nutritional levels, blockages of liver energy and the significant negative results of one or more than these in the body. Once the bowel imbalances in the horse is addressed, the next step is to deal with the all important liver's needs. Milk thistle is one of the key herbs that can address many of these issues. We will do an in depth newsletter on this topic in the future. So stay tuned for that.

Used daily it helps to protect the liver and treat liver ailments.

Has been found to help inflammatory conditions of both the liver and the skin.

Is considered quite safe (non-toxic) with only a small potential for minor gastrointestiunal discomfort due to the cleansing nature of the herb and it's ability to increase the bile flow.

Usage should be followed by a cleansing herb like dandelion at least 2-3 times per year.
(spring and fall) Horses would each get their hand picked 2 gallon pail of dandelion/roots daily for ten days at a time.

Active Ingredient:
SILYMARIN is reported to be a more powerful antioxidant than vitamin E, and it's benefits are many:

- functions primarily in the liver to inhibit tissue damage by destroying the free radicals formed from fatty acid metabolism

-acts as a direct anti-oxidant and free radical scavenger, increasing intracellular levels of gsh and sod

-encourages the liver to produce its own type of toxic avengers to absorb free radicals and evacuate them from the body (research published in Planta Medica)

-research shows it helps rejuvenate the liver

-stimulates the production of liver proteins which create new liver cells to replace old damaged cells (has not been shown to influence malignant liver tissue)

-research shows it raises glutathione levels (gsh) in liver cells by as much as 50 percent ; glutathione is considered the most important anti-oxidant and is produced by the liver; GSH *** has the ability to neutralize viruses, bacteria, yeast, toxins, and free radicals as well as detoxify the body. GSH recycles vitamin c and e and is recycled itself by Alpha lipoic acid (ALA). The higher the GSH level in the liver, the greater the liver's capacity to detoxify the body. Reduction of GSH renders the liver cell vulnerable to damage. Gluta-syn, HMS 90 and milk thistle are the only products that I have found that are nutritional supplements that can raise the GSH levels significantly. "Over the counter" glutathione supplements should be used very cautiously. The art to getting the liver to increase it's production of GSH has been an ongoing study program for me and I am happy to report we now have an excellent recipe for success!

-research shows it inhibits the depletion of glutathione, necessary for the conversion of alcohol into a water-soluble substance which is easily eliminated by the kidneys ( milk thistle is a drinker's best friend because of its ability to prevent alcohol induced fatty liver)

-research shows it increases the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) in blood cells

Milk thistle is available in capsules, bulk seeds, bulk powder, liquid extracts
Gluta-Syn and HMS-90 available in powder form.
Prices start from $10.95 and up.

***NOTE: Our nutritional programs are created and designed to increase GSH levels to assist the body in neutralizing and reversing the aging process. I have spent many , many hours researching what the body requires nutritionally for efficient and effective GSH production.

Disclaimer: This is for information and educational purposes only and is not intended to
replace the services of your physician or health care provider.

For information on this or any of our large selection of equine products contact:

Sharon Stebeleski, BPE, Irid. Herbalist
NATURALLY YOURS
Box 526 Lorette, Manitoba ROA OYO
(204) 878-2493
E-mail: info@healinghorsesnaturally.com
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