Silymarin
Milk thistle extract for liver support
*Silymarin is a milk thistle extract that nutritionally supports liver function. This highly active botanical protects the liver from free radical damage, supports glutathione concentrations and promotes superoxide dismutase activity. Milk thistle extract also stimulates protein synthesis in hepatic cells.
Silymarin is a highly concentrated milk thistle extract that supports healthy liver functioning through a number of mechanisms.
Suggested Usage
As a dietary supplement‚ take 1 capsule‚ 1-4 times daily‚ between meals.
Ingredients
- Servings Per Container: 60
- (Silybum marianum) extract (seed)
- (standardized to contain 80% silymarin)
Other Ingredients: vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water)
Non-GMO. Gluten free.
Warnings
If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition, or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.
Silymarin has been associated with GI discomfort in some individuals, including cramping, flatus, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or dyspepsia. There is one report of an individual who experienced intermittent episodes of sweating, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea and weakness requiring hospitalization. Milk thistle should be avoided by individuals with allergies to members of the aster (Compositea/Asteraceae) family. Consult your physician for more information.
Some studies have reported that milk thistle can affect the way that the liver breaks down medications metabolized by the cytochrome P450 system, altering the effects of these medications and possibly the dose needed for treatment. Consult your physician for more information.
Keep out of reach of children.
