tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844760454340248781.post5327910924373620356..comments2023-10-21T06:37:05.348-04:00Comments on Hard Curves: Your Liver: Part 2Julie Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15157550632857523438noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844760454340248781.post-73737626436239834962010-07-31T06:17:20.918-04:002010-07-31T06:17:20.918-04:00Milk thistle and other supplements like
Liv 52 hel...Milk thistle and other supplements like<br /><a href="http://www.elite-n.co.uk/id36.html" rel="nofollow">Liv 52</a> help liver function <br />along with a large intake of water.Johnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15715042606573906083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844760454340248781.post-69903163785596974622009-11-24T15:27:29.705-05:002009-11-24T15:27:29.705-05:00David, the rep at Alvita said that there is no rea...David, the rep at Alvita said that there is no real way to know how much Silymarin would end up in a cup of tea because it would depend on how hot the water is and how long you steep it. So, if you want to feel certain about how high of a dose it is, I guess you'd have to stick with the capsules.Julie Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157550632857523438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844760454340248781.post-72019187638183363732009-11-22T20:32:36.406-05:002009-11-22T20:32:36.406-05:00That's a good question, David. I think I'...That's a good question, David. I think I'll call the Alvita people next week and see if they know. But I don't think there's much to worry about--people actually eat milk thistle as a cooked vegetable or salad green regularly. The capsules have the concentrated active ingredient (it's called Silymarin). <br />I'll let you know if they have an answer for us!Julie Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157550632857523438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844760454340248781.post-70890446501809645382009-11-22T19:34:17.113-05:002009-11-22T19:34:17.113-05:00Well, I bought some of the Alvita Milk Thistle tea...Well, I bought some of the Alvita Milk Thistle tea at the health food store today. It tastes really good (imo). I wonder how to measure the dose ? However, I suppose the capsule supplements are a higher dose, but I wonder how much we can absorb in a serving anyway ?David https://www.blogger.com/profile/09728364431363413760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844760454340248781.post-36299769610407652932009-11-22T09:35:55.536-05:002009-11-22T09:35:55.536-05:00I would think the capsules would give you a better...I would think the capsules would give you a better dose, but the tea certainly can't hurt! I think I'll get some and give it a try.Julie Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157550632857523438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844760454340248781.post-81059016954885124972009-11-21T21:25:16.777-05:002009-11-21T21:25:16.777-05:00I've seen Milk Thistle available as a herbal t...I've seen Milk Thistle available as a herbal tea from Alvita. Is that a good way to take it or are the capsules better ? <br /><br /><a href="http://www.lifesvigor.com/milk-thistle-tea-24-tea-bags-alvita-teas.html" rel="nofollow">Alvita Milk Thistle Tea</a>David https://www.blogger.com/profile/09728364431363413760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844760454340248781.post-87229155721716944402009-11-20T22:06:23.445-05:002009-11-20T22:06:23.445-05:00Jen--As for brands, we use the Vitamin Shoppe bran...Jen--As for brands, we use the Vitamin Shoppe brand, but I think any reputable brand would be good. <br />And since you bring up the subject of heart health, it seems like milk thistle does wonderful things for your heart. It apparently reduces the oxidation of LDL cholesterol up to 86%. "Oxidative modification of LDL cholesterol has been reported to be a major part of the pathogenesis of atheriosclerosis, and subsequently cardiovascular disease." This is from a report on milk thistle extracts in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry.<br /><br />And from everything I've been able to find on the subject in terms of side effects or interactions with medications, it seems to be an extremely safe herb to take. Of course, if you are on any medication and have a question about taking anything along with it, you should absolutely ask your doctor. Pharmacists are also a great source for this kind of question.Julie Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15157550632857523438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844760454340248781.post-8707455051818925832009-11-20T21:27:40.151-05:002009-11-20T21:27:40.151-05:00Wow, that was all stuff I didn't know about! I...Wow, that was all stuff I didn't know about! I had always wondered why milk thistle was such a popular herb at the health food store-thanks for all the great info Julie! Do you prefer one brand over another, or are they all pretty much the same? Is there anyone who shouldn't take it, like maybe people on heart medications? It sounds like something that I should suggest to a family member, as well as something that I'll add to my own vitamin shelf.Jennifer G. Oliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05921022924125424519noreply@blogger.com