Milk thistle is beneficial for the liver, as it protects it from toxins by stimulating the growth of new tissues. In addition, it strengthens the outer membranes of cells by helping toxins not to penetrate them. It also provides benefits for our heart, reducing the risk of heart disease by reducing high cholesterol levels. Milk thistle is especially useful in the following cases: In cases of liver failure, acute and chronic hepatitis, and cirrhosis For fatty liver In the gallbladder, to prevent the appearance of stones and to help dissolve gallstones, promoting the outflow of bile to the intestines For arterial hypotension To lower high cholesterol levels