Milk Thistle

Solgar Milk thistle is a plant that is a part of the silymarin family (which includes ragweed) whose extract has antioxidant properties. In fact, silymarin plants have been use as hangover cures throughout history!

Milk thistle, also know as holy thistle or mary thistle, has a long history of being use for protection of the liver. Thanks to its ability to protect the liver, this plant helps to eliminate some of the symptoms of hangovers as well as long-term effects of heavy drinking in the liver and kidneys.

Additionally, it has strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-viral properties. Although milk thistle has a long history of use for its many benefits, there is no average or standard dosage.

Dosages range from 175mg all the way up to 1,000mg. Milk thistle can be taken in the form of an oral supplement or in tea. If you’re taking milk thistle in tea, it is recommend that you only drink up to 6 cups per day.

What Does MilkThistle Do For the Body?

The active ingredient in milk thistle, silymarin, has many uses in the body, but its direct roles are:

• Supporting the general function of the liver
• Encouraging the production of healthy cholesterol
• Helping maintain regular/normal kidney function
• Working to protect the body from damage caused by free radicals
• Promoting overall health of the immune system

Additionally, research shows that the active ingredient of milk thistle works well alongside conventional therapies for liver diseases such as cirrhosis, jaundice, hepatitis, and gallbladder disorders.

Is Milk Thistle Safe to Use for Hangovers?

Milk thistle is a flowering herb that is part of a family of plants whose active ingredient, silymarin, can help prevent liver damage. With that being said, there are no negative side effects of milk thistle if taken as recommend.

However, at higher doses, side effects can pop up. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of milk thistle help the body find reprieve from hangover symptoms that come from a night out of heavy drinking.

And once it’s combine with vitamins like B, C, D, E vitamins and other nutrients like curcumin, CoQ10, and taurine, your hangover symptoms won’t stand a chance.

Hangover Heaven uses milk thistle in our hangover prevention pills, so you can see for yourself the health benefits taurine, and other vitamins and nutrients, have to offer. Get your own hangover prevention supplements today!