Helps with symptoms of allergic asthma
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory illness where the immune system overreacts to environmental stressors, inflaming the airways. Milk thistle’s active component may aid in reducing inflammation.
A 2012 study found that silymarin helped protect against inflammation in the airways of allergic asthmatic mice. Another mouse study conducted in 2020 came to the conclusion that silymarin could help manage asthma symptoms by controlling immune responses.
To determine whether silymarin reduces asthma symptoms in people, the medical community needs more research.
Supports weight loss
In a 2016 study on animals it was discovered that silymarin caused weight loss in mice that scientists fed a diet with the intention to cause weight gain.
This suggests milk thistle may be beneficial for those looking to lose weight. More studies on the effect of milk thistle on weight loss is necessary to confirm if it is an effective method.