What is it about?
Silymarin is composed of flavonolignans and derived from the dry seed of milk thistle (Silybummarianum) herb.
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Why is it important?
It is used as a hepatoprotective treatment for different liver ailments, mainly cirrhosis, jaundice, growth promotant, alcoholic liver disease, chronic hepatitis C, chronic liver diseases and hepatocellular carcinoma. Reported medicinal properties are anti-inflammatory, immunomodulating, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, low toxicity, promising pharmacokinetics, protective, preventive, regenerative and antifibrotic effects and has been shown to be extremely safe. silymarin is able to moderate the immune system, by boosting IL-4, IFN-γ, and IL-10.
Perspectives
it may be used as a cheap, non-toxic and safe feed additive to manage liver related disorders and to replace synthetic drugs in poultry diets.
Dr Daryoush Babazadeh
Shiraz University
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This page is a summary of: Silymarin: a potent hepatoprotective agent in poultry industry, World s Poultry Science Journal, August 2017, Cambridge University Press,
DOI: 10.1017/s0043933917000538.
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