Feature Summary

Milk Thistle Phytosome is standardized to 80% silymarin, one of the highest potencies available. Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) has been found effective for all sorts of liver disorders and it is being confirmed 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.

Artichoke increases bile flow, is helpful for digestion and liver disorders.

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

Contraindications

• Milk thistle extract may reduce the toxicity of the liver caused by many drugs including thyroid hormone, acetaminophen, butyrophenones, phenothiazines, phenytoin, and alcohol.

Ingredients

Each Capsule Contains:
Milk Thistle (silymarin) Phytosome^® (Providing 22.5 mg silybin)......150 mg
Providing Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum marianum) (seed)............. 50 mg
Patented Phytosome^® process binds milk thistle extract to phosphatidylcholine.
Dandelion Powder (Taraxacum officinale) (root).............................. 40 mg
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) (root)..................................................... 40 mg
Artichoke Powder (Cynara scolymus) (leaf)..................................... 40 mg

Non-medicinal Ingredients

Gelatin capsule (gelatin, purified water), rice powder, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant).

Recommended Adult Dose

5 capsules 2 times daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Use for a minimum of 3 weeks to see beneficial effects. For prolonged use, consult a health care practitioner.