Silymarin, the antioxidant component and Silybum marianum extracts prevent liver damage
Preclinical
Abstract
Silymarin, the antioxidant component of Silybum marianum, and milk thistle extracts prevented liver damage in experimental models, supporting the antioxidant and hepatoprotective use of milk thistle.
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How to cite
Shaker, E., Mahmoud, H. and Mnaa, S (2009) 'Silymarin, the antioxidant component and Silybum marianum extracts prevent liver damage', Food and Chemical Toxicology, 48(3), pp. 803-806. doi:10.1016/j.fct.2009.12.011
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