Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)Key Benefits:
- Liver protection & detox support: The active compound silymarin has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and regenerative properties. It's known to protect liver cells from toxins, support bile flow, and may help in conditions like fatty liver, cirrhosis, and alcohol-related liver damage.
- Blood sugar control: Studies show silymarin can help reduce fasting glucose, insulin resistance, HbA1C, and LDL cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes.
- Supportive in cancer & skin health: Lab research indicates potential anti-cancer activity and skin benefits due to its antioxidant action .
- Other perks: Preliminary data suggests benefits for acne, bone health, cognition, immune modulation, and holesterol lowering.
Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale)Key Benefits:
- Digestive & liver support: Traditionally used to stimulate bile production, improve digestion, and mildly clean the liver and kidneys.
- Diuretic effects: Naturally increases urine output, aiding in fluid balance and detoxification.
- Antioxidant & anti-inflammatory: Contains vitamins and polyphenols that support overall health.
Use:
- Commonly found in teas, tinctures, or capsules, often blended with milk thistle and other herbs for liver/kidney support.
Barberry Bark (Berberis vulgaris)Key Benefits:
- Antimicrobial & gut support: Contains berberine, a compound known for antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory effects-widely studied in gut health and metabolic regulation.
- Blood sugar control: Berberine helps regulate glucose and lipid metabolism, with effects comparable to some anti-diabetic drugs.
Use:
- Typically used as dried bark or in extract form, often incorporated into liver-kidney herbal blends.
What's in the box
1 x Nossa Pharm - Milk Thistle, Dandelion Root & Barberry Bark - 60 Veggie Caps
Disclaimer
DISCLAIMER: This product may be a complementary medicine and/or not have been evaluated and verified by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority for its quality, safety or intended use. Use of this product is therefore not intended to compensate for diagnosis, treatment, cure, or mitigation of medical conditions and must not substitute the obtaining of medical advice from a registered health professional for any health or health-related conditions.
