Good for Liver
Milk thistle could offer a possible benefit for people whose liver is damaged by industrial toxins, such as toluene and xylene. And aid people with alcohol-related liver disease.
Milk thistle can improve diabetes by a decrease in blood sugar levels and an improvement in cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers also have found that milk thistle improved insulin resistance.
By lowering LDL "bad" cholesterol levels, milk thistle can help decrease the chance of developing heart disease.