Essence Nutrition Milk Thistle is a medicinal plant that has been used in phytotherapy for centuries, and its main activity is to help in the treatment of liver diseases. The first mention of its medicinal properties appeared as early as the 4th century BC, and high effectiveness confirmed by numerous studies, made milk thistle the most frequently selected herbal medicine in liver treatment. How Do Ostropest Support Our Liver? The positive effect of milk thistle is due to the high content of silymarin, which is a plant compound consisting of silybin, isosilybin, silidianine and silicristine. The action of silymarin is primarily to protect the liver against harmful organic compounds such as alcohol and support in the treatment of diseases such as cirrhosis, jaundice, inflammation and intoxication. Who Should Use It? The use of milk thistle is recommended for people who are exposed to factors that negatively affect liver function, and in particular for people who abuse alcohol, staying in a contaminated environment (e.g. workplaces) and people taking steroids, medicines and supplements. Essence Nutrtion Milk Thistle is a natural product containing high-quality milk thistle extract, which ensures not only high effectiveness, but also high safety of use.