Milk Thistle and Chemo Induced Liver Inflammation

Milk Thistle Cuts Chemotherapy-Induced Liver Inflammation

Cancer, Herbs, Inflammation, Liver, Milk Thistle

According to a study published in the online edition of Cancer, an American Cancer Society Journal, Milk Thistle may reduce liver inflammation caused by chemotherapy in cancer patients. 50 children, who were undergoing chemotherapy for acute lyphoblastic leukemia, were randomly assigned to receive either Milk Thistle or a placebo.  Chemotherapy drugs are known to often…

RCT Highlights Milk Thistle’s Potential Menopause Benefits

Herbs, Menopause, Milk Thistle, Women's Issues

A new study finds daily supplementation with Milk Thistle may support decreased severity and reduced frequency of hot flashes for menopausal women. 80 menopausal women participated in this randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study.  The women were split equally into two groups; one group received a 400 mg Milk Thistle Extract supplement while the 2nd group received…