Milk Thistle has been used for liver problems for over 2,000 years. In 1960, German scientists identified a group of active ingredients collectively called silymarin (silybinin, isosilybinin, silychristin, and silydianin, etc) from milk thistle, mainly from the seeds. Silymarin in the milk thistle extracts is known to protect the liver by strengthening the outer membranes of liver cells, which prevents toxins from entering the cells. Silymarin also stimulates protein synthesis in liver cells, which helps to regenerate and repair the liver. Milk thistle silymarin compounds are also strong antioxidants, and have been shown to reduce damage to liver cells caused by repeated use of some prescription drugs, and may protect liver from alcohol (ethanolic damage), cirrhosis, hepatitis, and pollutants. Recent studies have shown that Milk thistle extract may also be beneficial for reducing the chance for certain cancers. With almost no known side effects (Milk thistle is a food!) and well-known hepatoprotective efficacy, it is said that Milk thistle can't be beat as a liver protector.
The standardized Milk Thistle include 80% silymarin content and lecithin for improved absorption and additional lipotrophic liver support.
- Strengthens the outer membranes of liver cells, which prevents toxins from entering the cells.
- Stimulates protein synthesis in liver cells, which helps to regenerate and repair the liver.
- Has been shown to reduce damage to liver cells caused by repeated use of some prescription drugs.
- May protect liver from alcohol (ethanolic damage), cirrhosis, hepatitis, and pollutants.
- Almost no known side effects (milk thistle is a food!).
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Serving Size: 1 capsule
Each capsule contains:
Milk Thistle Extract [standardized to contain 80% silymarin].......140 mg
Lecithin Powder.......200 mg
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate.
Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take one or more capsules daily or as directed by your health care practitioner.
This product does not contain: wheat, yeast, soy protein, gluten, eggs, dairy, corn, artificial colors, flavors, sugars, or preservatives.
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Milk Thistle has long been used as a liver tonic and hepato-protective botanical. We have improved our standardized Milk Thistle to include 80% silymarin content and added lecithin for improved absorption and additional lipotrophic liver support.
Store In A Cool, Dry Place. Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.
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