Milk thistle has been used traditionally to treat liver and gallbladder disorders, promote breast milk production and protect the liver from alcohol and other environmental factors.
Milk thistle may help strengthen a person’s immune response. It could help the body fight off infection as well as reduce chronic inflammation produced by the immune system.
Milk thistle may play a role in keeping cholesterol levels down
The silymarin in milk thistle has the potential to lower your fasting blood sugar levels and HbA1c as well as improve insulin sensitivity.