Deli Food Ground Milk Thistle - 1000g

Deli Food Ground Milk Thistle - 1000g

Ground Milk Thistle is one of the more convenient natural forms of silymarin supplementation. The grinding of the product makes it almost undetectable in most dishes and snacks. It works perfectly as an addition to semi-liquid desserts such as yoghurts, oatmeal, or mousses. It can also be added to smoothies and juices. It is also great as an addition to both sweet and savoury baked goods. Ground milk thistle is made by grinding the seeds, which are the part of the plant with the highest concentration of bioactive ingredients.

In recent years, milk thistle has gained great popularity among people interested in a healthy lifestyle. This is not surprising, considering all the health benefits associated with daily supplementation of this plant. Milk thistle is especially prized for its liver-benefitting effects. Ancient civilisations first noticed these relationships hundreds of years ago. Modern science has determined that the main compound responsible for the unique properties of this plant is silymarin, a complex of compounds isolated from the seed husks of milk thistle. Milk thistle has been used in herbal medicine for centuries. The fruits of this plant are mainly used to produce medicinal mixtures. In the kitchen, its leaves are used as an addition to salads. The oil from its seeds is used to produce moisturising cosmetics.

Scientific research clearly shows that the health benefits of milk thistle are due to a complex of chemical compounds known as silymarin. More than half of this complex is a flavonoid called silybin. Other substances include: isosilybin, silychristin, silydianin, and taxifolin. The silymarin content in the seeds is estimated at about 2-3%.

According to scientific research, ground milk thistle, or more precisely the silymarin contained in it, has strong antioxidant properties. The ability to neutralise free radicals is particularly noticeable in the case of hepatocytes, the cells that make up the liver. This is why milk thistle has been used in the treatment of many liver diseases, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Publications also indicate the stimulating properties of silymarin in relation to the proliferation of healthy liver cells and its regeneration. Moreover, scientific sources emphasise the anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and detoxifying activity of this complex of compounds from milk thistle.

Considering many scientific reports and studies, it is said that milk thistle has very strong hepatoprotective effects. It can protect the liver from toxic factors and support its function and regeneration. The chemical compounds contained in milk thistle bind to the membrane receptors of liver cells, preventing harmful substances from acting on hepatocytes. The active compounds contained in it inhibit the migration of neutrophils and the synthesis of leukotrienes and prostaglandins. This limits the formation of inflammation.

There are also studies indicating the potential immunomodulatory properties of silymarin. It turns out that this compound can increase the level of T lymphocytes and interleukins and decrease the level of all types of immunoglobulins. This is a strong premise to believe that ground milk thistle supplementation can improve immunity.

Many scientific studies have also focused on the anti-cancer properties of milk thistle. It has been shown that extracts from this plant inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells in the case of prostate, bladder, ovarian, lung, and breast cancer. Similar reports concern, among others, cancers of the oral cavity and skin.

Scientific publications also indicate the potential use of milk thistle in the treatment of memory disorders. There are studies confirming the neuroprotective effect of silymarin on the central nervous system.

Scientists are also studying the effect of milk thistle supplementation on blood glucose levels. There are grounds to believe that this plant helps maintain a constant level of sugar in the plasma, making it a potentially good means of preventing the development of type II diabetes.

Silymarin also inhibits the proliferation of stellate cells and their transformation into myofibroblasts. Ultimately, this leads to a reduction in fibrosis processes occurring in the liver.

Both ground milk thistle and seeds contain exactly the same active ingredients in similar amounts. For people with stomach problems, the ground form may be more beneficial. It is worthwhile to mix the powder into a beverage or yoghurt because this will make it much easier to take the recommended dosage.

Amount per 100 g:

Energy value 1236kJ/297kcal

Fat 21g

- of which Saturated fatty acids (saturated fatty acids) 4g

Carbohydrates 7g

- of which sugars 1g

Protein 20g

Salt 0.01g

Ingredients:

Ground Milk Thistle

Recommended Use:

The powder can be consumed directly after being dispersed in a small amount of drink or added to dishes, smoothies, or desserts. The standard recommendation is two to three teaspoons of ground milk thistle per day.