Milk Thistle, Silybum marianum
Milk thistle has been used as a traditional remedy for over 2000 years. This herb protects the liver against toxins and has been used successfully to treat chronic liver diseases. It contains a class of plant compounds called flavonoids of which silymarin and silybin are the best studied. These compounds exert a substantial effect on protecting the liver from damage as well as enhancing optimum detoxification processes.
Milk thistle protects the liver against toxins and supports liver function including detoxification and regeneration. Milk thistle has also been shown to inhibit the growth of abnormal cells, protect healthy cells, and protect against chemotherapy-induced liver toxicity.
Technical insights:
- Country of origin: China
- Starting material: Silybum marianum seed
- (Silybin 40% by HPLC)
- Plant-to-extract ratio: 30 – 35: 1
- Solvent for extraction: Water/ethanol
- Stored form: Yellowish-brown powder
Non-GMO
Ingredient Benefits
Promotes detoxification
The flavonoids in milk thistle support the detoxification pathways by enhancing the liver, kidneys and pancreas.
Supports liver health
Silymarin prevents damage to the liver through several mechanisms: by acting as an antioxidant, increasing the synthesis of glutathione, preventing viral infection and by increasing the rate of liver tissue regeneration. It also helps prevent inflammation and may also have metal-chelating effects on heavy metals like arsenic.
Inhibits abnormal cell growth
Milk thistle extract Increases the intracellular concentration of glutathione (the body’s premiere antioxidant), regulating cellular membrane permeability to stabilize against toxic injury, as well as helping to protect DNA inside the cell.
Milk thistle extract with the active herbal ingredient silymarin, has been extensively researched for its role in detoxification via several methods. Its liver protecting properties include antioxidant activity of free radical scavenging.
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