Milk Thistle

Milk Thistle

  • $29.99


250 mg Milk Thistle Capsules

Standardized to 150 mg Silymarin

Feature summary

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) has been used for thousands of years as a digestive aid, but it is most well-known as a superior herb for liver and gallbladder disorders. Milk thistle's effectiveness for all sorts of liver disorders is being confirmed today through laboratory studies and extensive clinical trials. The active ingredients in milk thistle are flavonoids comprised of silybin, silydianin and silychristin, collectively known as silymarin. Milk Thistle Extract is indicated for liver disease associated with alcohol abuse, chronic hepatitis, and protects those working with toxic chemicals and other substances harmful to the liver.

Dandelion benefits liver functions and has been used for centuries to treat liver disorders, especially jaundice.

Turmeric exhibits strong antioxidant activity, has a liver-protective effect and increases bile solubility.

Ingredients

Each Capsule Contains:
Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum marianum) (seed)......... 250 mg
   (Standardized to 150 mg Silymarin)
Dandelion Powder (Taraxacum officinale)................ 55 mg
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) (root).............................. 27.5 mg

Uses and benefits

  • Supports liver detoxification reactions
  • Improves digestion and gallbladder function
  • Supports treatment of liver disease (cirrhosis, hepatitis)
  • Excellent support when following a cleanse or detoxification program

Additional information

Children: Suitable for children at one-half the adult dosage. 

Pregnancy and Nursing: As the effects of milk thistle preparations during pregnancy and lactation have not been sufficiently evaluated, it should not be used during these times unless directed by a health care practitioner. 

Seniors: No special precautions are known.