How Much Does Milk Thistle Really Effect Protein Synthesis???

[ifbb411]

Some say NEVER to take it when your in cycle, others say do take it....I have heard that it inhibits protein synthesis...To what degree does it effect protein synthesis....Would it make that much of a difference??

 

[jeb0177]

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[hammertime30]

Some say NEVER to take it when your in cycle, others say do take it....I have heard that it inhibits protein synthesis...To what degree does it effect protein synthesis....Would it make that much of a difference??

Quote from RXlist

"Milk Thistle's main active bioconstituent is Silymarin. Silymarin selectively acts as an anti-oxidant and protects the b.d. from free radical damage specifically in the intestines and stomach. It increases the liver's content of GSH (glutathione) which is a substance in detoxifying many potentially damaging hormones, chemicals, and drugs (including acetaminophen) It has demonstrated a membrane stabilizing action, which inhibits or prevents lipid peroxidation. It seems to alter the structures of outer wall membranes of hepatocytes, preventing penetration of liver poisons and stimulates the action of nuclear polymerase A. It may increase ribosomal protein synthesis and stimulate the formation of new hepatocytes."

Hope that helps!

 

[hammertime30]

Some say NEVER to take it when your in cycle, others say do take it....I have heard that it inhibits protein synthesis...To what degree does it effect protein synthesis....Would it make that much of a difference??

Quote number 2 from herbal healing

"Silymarin is known to protect the liver by altering and strengthening the structure of outer cell membranes of hepatocytes (liver cells), preventing toxins from entering the liver cells, and by stimulating the regenerative ability of the liver and the formation of new hepatocytes through the activation of an enzyme nucleolar polymerase A, which leads to the increase in ribosomal protein synthesis and cell division."

Just wanted to confirm...