Milk Thistle Silymarin

Jarrow Formulas® Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) extract is standardized to contain 80% total Milk Thistle flavonoids, including isosilybinins, silybinins, silychristin and silydianin. 

It helps to support  the body's antioxidant system, including immunological response and liver protein synthesis, is provided by milk thistle's chemical constituents.

Support Liver Function & Glutathione Levels - This class of milk thistle seed flavonoids, referred to as silymarin, supports both glutathione levels and liver function. The primary antioxidant in the body is glutathione.

About Milk Thistle

• Contains Substances That Aid the Body's Antioxidant System.
• Promotes liver function.
• A Milk Thistle Extract that is Highly Concentrated.
• Offers a standard 30:1 extract with 80% of the total flavonoids.
• Promotes an immune response.
• Antioxidant.
• Bolsters glutathione, the body's primary antioxidant.
• Promotes the synthesis of liver proteins.

Is it safe to take Milk Thistle?

Usually, milk thistle causes few, if any, serious side effects. Studies show that it's safe when taken for up to 41 months. Milk thistle may cause diarrhea, something common during successful liver detox. Additionally, women with breast, uterine, and ovarian cancers should not take milk thistle.

Does Milk Thistle Help The Skin Look Younger?

Milk thistle is said to have detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and demulcent properties, which may help improve the condition of your skin although the evidence to support these claims varies.

How Does Milk Thistle Help the Liver?

Several scientific studies suggest that substances in milk thistle (especially a flavonoid called silymarin) protect the liver from toxins, including certain drugs, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), which can cause liver damage in high doses. Silymarin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Which Diseases & Conditions Does Milk Thistle Manage?

1. Alcoholic Cirrhosis
2. Alcoholic Hepatitis
3. Mushroom poisoning
4. Milk thistle has potent anti-cancer abilities
5. Milk thistle reduces the lifespan of cancer cells
6. Milk thistle reduces blood supply to cancer cells, thus killing them

What Doses of Milk Thistle Should I take?

As a way to detoxify the body temporarily, the recommended daily intake of milk thistle is 150 milligrams, taken one to three times daily. This is a somewhat high dose that can act as a natural liver “detox.” For ongoing use and liver support, take 50 to 150 milligrams daily.