Suggested Use: 1-4 capsules per day, in divided doses, between meals.
Silymarin (Milk Thistle) -
Silymarin is a milk thistle extract that nutritionally supports liver function. This highly active botanical formula protects the liver from free radical damage, increasing glutathione concentrations and superoxide dismutase activity.
What Is It?
Silymarin is a highly concentrated milk thistle extract that
supports healthy liver functioning through a number of
mechanisms.*
Uses For Silymarin
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. Preliminary
evidence suggests that it promotes colon, renal and liver
cell health as well.*
What Is The Source?
Milk thistle extract is derived from the fruit of Silybum
marianum and standardized to contain 80% silymarin.
Recommendations
Pure Encapsulations recommends 1-4 capsules per day,
in divided doses, between meals.
Are There Any Potential Side Effects Or
Precautions?
If pregnant or lactating, consult your physician before
taking this product. 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.
Are There Any Potential Drug Interactions?
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.
Supplement Facts:Suggested Use: 1-4 capsules per day, in divided doses, between meals.
Ingredients | AMT | %DV |
milk thistle (Silybum marianum) extract (seed) (standardized to contain 80% silymarin) | 250 mg | - |
Other Ingredients: vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water)
(-) There is no %DV or the manufactuer has not provided this data.
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