The most widely used liver protection (liver protection) for anabolic steroids comes from the Silybum marianum plant, which you know as milk thistle.
This plant is common around the Mediterranean and takes its name from a legend about the Virgin Mary. While fleeing the Egyptians, she hid her baby Jesus under a tuft of thistles while she nursed him. During lactation, a few drops of milk fell on the leaves of the thistle and gave its veins a white color.
Silybum marianum has several other names, including: cardus marianus, blessed thistle, Marian thistle, milk thistle, St. Mary’s thistle, Mediterranean Marian thistle, variegated thistle, Scottish thistle.
Milk thistle and medicine
In ancient times, milk thistle infusions were used to treat liver ailments.
Even today, you can find it very easily in pharmacies under the name Milk Thistle or LIV-52.
In 1968, a compound of silybin, silychrinstine , and silydianine was isolated from the plant and given the name silymarin. It is believed to be the active substance responsible for the therapeutic effects of milk thistle.
Milk thistle extracts have been the subject of numerous clinical trials, including for Legalon®products sold in France since 1974. Legalon is sold without a prescription and is available in doses of 70 mg or 140 mg.
Another well-known brand is SAMARIN 70 (SAMARIN 140 is also available).
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Use of milk thistle with anabolic steroids
During anabolic steroid treatment, taking products such as Legalon or Samarin usually requires taking a tablet at mealtimes to protect your liver.
This prevents transaminase levels from skyrocketing.
Don’t forget the importance of the liver for your metabolism.
Importance of the Liver During Anabolic Steroid Treatments
The liver has more than 200 metabolic functions.
It serves to filter and metabolize everything you ingest while purifying your blood of toxins.
It stores glycogen, which feeds your muscles, and is also where the metabolism of IGF-1 via growth hormone occurs.
No need to remind you of the importance of Igf-1 for testosterone.
A healthy liver is as essential for muscle growth as it is for achieving a muscular and defined appearance!