Does milk thistle really help your liver handle alcohol? Science says it might.
Your liver works hard to process alcohol, but excess drinking can cause inflammation and damage. Milk thistle, a centuries-old remedy, may help protect liver cells, reduce inflammation, and support regeneration.
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down what this means for your liver health:
- How alcohol affects your liver and why it struggles to keep up
- The science behind milk thistle’s active ingredient, silymarin
- What research says about milk thistle’s ability to protect and heal the liver
- Can the liver recover? How lifestyle changes can support long-term health
- Simple, practical ways to care for your liver—whether you drink occasionally or often
🎧 Tune in now to learn how milk thistle could be your liver’s best ally!
What is The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9?
The Alcohol Reset is a science-backed podcast designed to help you reset your habits, health, and relationship with alcohol. Hosted by best-selling author Mike Hardenbrook, each bite-sized episode explores neuroscience, nutrition, and habit formation, delivering practical strategies to help you drink less, sleep better, reduce cravings, and optimize your well-being—without judgment or extremes. It’s time for a reset.