Milk thistle powder & histamine: meaning and application
Milk thistle, also known as Silybum marianum, can grow up to 1.5 meters tall and features an upright, branched stem. The leaves have a greenish sheen, and the purplish-red flowers are spherical in shape and surrounded by spiny bracts. You can find more information about milk thistle and its potential positive effects for histamine issues in the following blog article.
Origin and characteristics of milk thistle
Milk thistle belongs to the aster (daisy) family and is thus distantly related to sunflowers, daisies, and dandelions.
The flowering season of the milk thistle depends on the region where it grows. In northern areas, it blooms mainly from June to August, and in southern areas between February and December. Generally speaking, the so-called "milk thistle" thrives best in temperate, mild to warmer climates.
As is common for the aster family, milk thistle seeds are spread by the wind, which is why they frequently grow on rubble sites, roadsides, or pastures. For the pharmaceutical industry, however, they are cultivated on a large scale in Austria, Germany, Hungary, Poland, and China.
Areas of application for milk thistle
Traditionally, milk thistle is used to support the body in liver detoxification. It is also believed that it can positively influence some digestive complaints such as nausea, a feeling of fullness, loss of appetite, and stomach pain. It is also assumed that it can support the body in promoting bile flow. Milk thistle may even have a positive effect on the skin, as it possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
The role of silymarin in histamine regulation
part of the flavonoid family, which can support the body in inhibiting the release of endogenous histamine. Furthermore, flavonoids can contribute to an increased absorption of vitamin C, which can additionally positively influence histamine issues. Silymarin is most highly concentrated in the seeds of the milk thistle. As mentioned above, milk thistle is frequently used to support the body in liver detoxification. Also located in the liver is HNMT (histamine-N-methyltransferase). It is one of the two enzymes responsible for breaking down histamine. Therefore, it is advisable to pay attention to your individual liver health.
In line with the topic of the liver, we have developed our MetaFit. The formula combines milk thistle with dandelion root, coriander, vitamin C from acerola, and choline, which contributes to the maintenance of normal liver function. MetaFit is vegan and suitable for a low-histamine, low-fructose, gluten-free, and lactose-free diet.
Possible side effects and precautions
As a rule, no side effects occur when taking milk thistle powder. The basic requirement for this, however, is adherence to the manufacturer's recommended intake. For people with an allergy to plants in the aster family, consumption is not recommended, as milk thistle, as mentioned above, belongs to this family. If symptoms such as skin rash or digestive complaints occur despite this, it is important to stop or reduce intake.
Other important nutrients in milk thistle powder
In addition to the active ingredient silymarin, milk thistle contains several other special components. It also contains unsaturated fatty acids as well as plenty of protein. Furthermore, Silybum marianum contains some bitter substances, biogenic amines, tannins, and dyes.
Various processing forms
Milk thistle is often found as a tincture, capsule, or tablet. However, it can also be found in dried form for the preparation of a delicious herbal tea. Here, however, it is important to note that the concentration of silymarin in capsules or tablets is often higher than in herbal teas, as the capsules contain the pulverized seeds of the milk thistle, whereas herbal teas use the flowers. These contain a lower concentration of silymarin than the seeds.
Tips for preparing milk thistle tea
As a first step, you can simply pour a cup of hot water over 2 teaspoons of crushed milk thistle fruits. After a steeping time of 10-15 minutes, you can then remove the crushed milk thistle fruits, and the tea is ready. To slightly improve the bland taste of the tea, you can excellently add a few fennel seeds.
Conclusion: Milk thistle powder as part of a low-histamine diet
As mentioned above, milk thistle powder has several positive properties. On one hand, it can support liver relief and positively influence digestive complaints. On the other hand, it could even support skin improvement due to its antioxidant properties. Since no side effects generally occur when taking milk thistle powder properly, you can easily support your body's functions with its consumption.
Would you like to sensibly supplement your low-histamine diet with regard to the liver? Our LeberFit-Set combines MetaFit and ToxaFit for this purpose. MetaFit contains, among other things, milk thistle and choline, which contributes to the maintenance of normal liver function, while ToxaFit consists of the natural mineral zeolite. This gives you two perfectly matched products bundled in one set.
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