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     • Look for extracts of milk thistle with silybum or silymarin standardized to 70 to 80 percent.
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   What is the difference between milk thistle and silymarin?

   • Although the terms milk thistle and silymarin are often used interchangeably, silymarin is a complex extracted from the dried seeds and fruits of milk thistle. Milk thistle extracts are typically odorless and contain 70–80% of silymarin. What are milk thistle’s historical uses? What are milk thistle’s main benefits?

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   What are the active ingredients in milk thistle?

   • One of the active ingredients in milk thistle called silymarin is extracted from the plant's seeds. Silymarin is believed to have antioxidant properties. Milk thistle is sold as an oral capsule, tablet and liquid extract. People mainly use the supplement to treat liver conditions. Research on milk thistle use for specific conditions shows:

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   What is milk thistle extract?

   • Its herbal remedy is known as milk thistle extract. Milk thistle extract has a high amount of silymarin that has been concentrated from the milk thistle plant. The silymarin extracted from milk thistle is known to have antioxidant, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.

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   How do I choose a milk thistle extract?

   • When choosing a milk thistle extract, it is important to look for a standardized product. Standardization ensures that the extract contains a consistent amount of the active compounds, particularly silymarin. The standardization percentage varies among products, but a common standardization is around 70-80% silymarin.

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   What is silymarin & how does it work?

   • Experts believe silymarin is the primary active ingredient of the herb. Silymarin is an antioxidant compound taken from milk thistle seeds. It’s unclear what benefits, if any, it may have in the body, but it’s sometimes used as a natural treatment for things including cirrhosis, jaundice, hepatitis, and gallbladder disorders.

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   How much milk thistle extract should I take?

   • It is important to note that the optimal dosage of milk thistle extract may vary depending on the individual and the specific health condition being addressed. It is recommended to consult with a healthcare professional or follow the dosage instructions provided by the manufacturer.

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3. www.hollandandbarrett.com › the-health-hubMilk Thistle: What it Does, Benefits, Dosage - Holland & Barrett

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   Dec 6, 2018 · In the 1960s, scientists extracted silymarin, a trio of active ingredients in milk thistle. 3 Silymarin can protect the liver and help it to regenerate, while acting as a natural detoxifier for the liver too, according to a 2014 study published in World Journal of Hepatology. 4 More research is needed to find out how exactly silymarin works ...

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   Aug 10, 2023 · One of the active ingredients in milk thistle called silymarin is extracted from the plant's seeds. Silymarin is believed to have antioxidant properties. Milk thistle is sold as an oral capsule, tablet and liquid extract. People mainly use the supplement to treat liver conditions.

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   Mar 7, 2024 · Supplement Dosage. Risks, Side Effects and Interactions. Milk thistle is a natural herb with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s commonly used to detoxify the body and promote liver and gallbladder health.

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   Feb 25, 2024 · Although the terms milk thistle and silymarin are often used interchangeably, silymarin is a complex extracted from the dried seeds and fruits of milk thistle. [4][5] [6] Milk thistle extracts are typically odorless and contain 70–80% of silymarin. [7]

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   • Milk Thistle Protects Your Liver. Share on Pinterest. Milk thistle is often promoted for its liver-protecting effects. It’s regularly used as a complementary therapy by people who have liver damage due to conditions like alcoholic liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, hepatitis and even liver cancer (1, 5, 6).
   • It May Help Prevent Age-Related Decline in Brain Function. Milk thistle has been used as a traditional remedy for neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease for over two thousand years (13).
   • Milk Thistle Could Protect Your Bones. Osteoporosis is a disease caused by progressive bone loss. It usually develops slowly over a number of years and causes weak and fragile bones that break easily, even after minor falls.
   • It May Improve Cancer Treatment. It’s been suggested that the antioxidant effects of silymarin may have some anticancer effects, which could be helpful for people receiving cancer treatment (9).

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   Sep 11, 2023 · Milk thistle (silymarin) is a flowering herb related to the daisy and ragweed family. It is native to Mediterranean countries. Some people also call it Mary thistle and holy thistle. What...

10. wholehealth.com › vitamins-supplements-milkMilk Thistle Extract or Silymarin: A Guide to Uses and ...

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    When it comes to natural remedies, milk thistle extract, also known as silymarin, has gained significant attention for its potential health benefits. In this article, we will explore what milk thistle extract is, its uses, and the scientific evidence supporting its efficacy.