Milk thistle

Milk thistle, also known as Silybum Marianum, is commonly used in humans and animals for its specific liver health benefits. The liver is THE most essential organ in the body that must be taken good care of. The liver plays a crucial role in various health problems, such as allergies. Moreover, in our current society, dogs are heavily exposed to toxins from the environment. An overloaded liver can cause many problems in the long term.

1. Detoxifying effect:

Milk thistle is known for its detoxifying properties. The active ingredient, silymarin, can help remove harmful substances and toxins from the liver of dogs, promoting efficient detoxification.

2. Protection of liver cells:

Silymarin has antioxidant properties, meaning it can protect dogs’ liver cells from free radical damage. This contributes to the maintenance of healthy liver function.

3. Support for liver disorders:

Milk thistle is often recommended as an additional treatment for dogs with liver diseases such as fatty liver disease or hepatitis. It can help reduce symptoms and improve overall liver health.

4. Promotion of regeneration:

Milk thistle can stimulate the regeneration of liver cells. This is especially beneficial in dogs that already have liver problems, as it can aid in the repair process of damaged liver tissues.

5. Anti-inflammatory:

The anti-inflammatory properties of milk thistle are largely due to the presence of a group of flavonoids, particularly silymarin. Silymarin is a complex mixture of various flavonoids, the most important of which are silybin, silychristin and silydianin. Silybin is probably the most active and best studied component of silymarin. It has strong antioxidant properties and is known for its ability to reduce inflammatory processes in the liver. Silybin has anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting inflammatory mediators and reducing oxidative stress.