 MILK THISTLE, 120
or 240 size vegie caps
Milk Thistle: supports healthy liver and gall bladder
function, protects against liver toxins, supports healthy and
clear skin, etc.
Free of all common allergens | Vegetarian | Standardized
Overview
Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum), a member of the sunflower
family, has been used by herbalists for more than 2,000 years. It
is among the most ancient of known herbal medicines, early healers
discovered that milk thistle could stimulate the flow of bile from
the liver, supporting healthy digestion and various liver-related
ills. Recent research confirms the fact that Milk Thistle extract
does protect against liver toxins. One of the most important
toxins that Milk Thistle protects against is alcohol, a study
reported on the use of 420 milligrams of silymarin daily in
patients with liver problems. Twenty subjects were followed up for
six to thirty-six months, 50% of them showed definite improvement.
A standardized extract is derived from the seed of the milk
thistle plant. This extract is comprised of compounds, called
silymarin, which research indicates have antihepatotoxic (liver
protectant) properties. Silymarin consists of numerous
flavonolignans, including silybin, isosilybin, dehydrosilybin,
silydianin and silychristin. Both silymarin and silybin function
as antioxidants, protecting cell membranes from
free-radical-mediated oxidative damage. In addition, these
compounds protect red blood cell membranes against lipid
peroxidation and hemolysis (breaking down of the red blood cells)
caused by certain red blood cell poisons. In fact, in numerous
studies conducted on silymarin indicate that it not only protects
liver cells from toxic substances, but that it also stimulates
protein synthesis to accelerate the regeneration and production of
liver cells. Moreover, Milk Thistle may increase the effectiveness
of glutathione in the liver; glutathione is a potent antioxidant.
Our Milk Thistle is standardized to contain 80% silymarin (80
mg) and is available in 60 and 120 count vegetarian capsules.
Research Indicates
- May support healthy liver function
- May support healthy and clear skin
- May support healthy gall bladder function
Dosage
Typical daily intake ranges from 200-600 mg.
Cautions
- If you have a liver disorder or are pregnant or lactating
consult your health care practitioner prior to using Milk
Thistle.
- Milk thistle may cause loose stools or aggravation of
hemorrhoidal veins with extended use. Consult a health care
practitioner if these side effects become severe or do not go
away.
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