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Milk Thistle

Liver Health and Detox Support*

Milk thistle containing silymarin with enhanced absorption from sunflower lecithin to support the normal flow of bile and the health of liver cells.*

Delivers 140 mg of milk thistle extract (Silybum marianum) per serving; standardized to contain 80% silymarin.

• Supports liver health and function*
• Promotes liver detoxification*
• Supports healthy inflammatory responses*
• Supports normal flow of bile*

Recommended use: Take 1 capsule per day or as directed by your
health‑care practitioner.

What is silymarin?

Silymarin is the most active compound found in milk thistle, concentrated in its fruit and seeds. Silymarin is a fat‑soluble compound, meaning it does not easily mix with the watery contents of the digestive tract. However, when silymarin is combined with lecithin, a natural fatty acid, it can be more easily absorbed.*

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Milk Thistle

Key Performance Benefits

  • Supports liver health and function*
  • Promotes liver detoxification*
  • Supports healthy inflammatory responses*

What This Product Is

Milk Thistle delivers 140 mg of milk thistle extract (Silybum marianum) per serving, standardized to 80% silymarin, with sunflower lecithin for superior absorption. Silymarin is the most active compound found in milk thistle, concentrated in its fruit and seeds. The liver is an organ with over 500 different functions in the body, including detoxifying chemicals, medications, allergens, alcohol, radiation, and other substances, as well as metabolizing carbohydrates, fats, and protein.*

Milk thistle has demonstrated bioactive properties that may help support normal liver cell repair and maintain the normal growth and function of liver cells, promoting optimal liver detoxification. Silymarin may also help promote healthy inflammatory responses and the production of bile, which the liver produces to properly digest dietary fat and eliminate toxins. Silymarin is a fat-soluble compound that does not easily mix with the watery contents of the digestive tract, but when combined with lecithin (a natural source of phosphatidylcholine), its absorption increases dramatically, making it more easily transported and available to the liver.*

Mechanism of Action

Silymarin for Liver Cell Support

Silymarin, the primary active compound in milk thistle (standardized to 80%), supports normal liver cell repair and helps maintain the normal growth and function of liver cells. This promotes the optimal functioning of the liver’s detoxification processes.*

Lecithin-Enhanced Absorption

Sunflower lecithin, a natural source of phosphatidylcholine found in cell membranes, dramatically increases the absorption of fat-soluble silymarin. When combined with lecithin, silymarin is more easily transported and available to the liver, enhancing the formula’s effectiveness.*

Inflammatory Response and Bile Support

Toxins can activate the body’s inflammatory response system, but silymarin may help promote healthy inflammatory responses. Milk thistle may also promote bile production, which the liver produces to properly digest dietary fat and eliminate toxins from the body.*

Applications

  • Individuals seeking liver health and detoxification support*
  • Those wanting to support normal liver cell repair and function*
  • Individuals looking for healthy inflammatory response support related to liver health*
  • Those who want enhanced silymarin absorption through lecithin delivery*
  • Individuals seeking bile production support for fat digestion and toxin elimination*

Key Ingredients / Formula Highlights

Milk Thistle Extract (140 mg, Silybum marianum)

Standardized to 80% silymarin for consistent potency. Supports liver cell repair, growth, and function. Promotes liver detoxification and bile production.*

Sunflower Lecithin for Superior Absorption

Dramatically increases absorption of fat-soluble silymarin. Natural source of phosphatidylcholine. One capsule per day convenience. Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, vegan, and non-GMO.*

Suggested Use

Take 1 capsule per day, or as directed by your health-care practitioner.

Product Questions

How does Milk Thistle compare to HepaTone Plus for liver support?

Milk Thistle provides focused silymarin support with enhanced lecithin absorption in a convenient 1-capsule daily dose, ideal for straightforward liver health and detoxification support. HepaTone Plus is a comprehensive liver support formula combining multiple ingredients for broader hepatic function support. Choose Milk Thistle for targeted silymarin supplementation, or HepaTone Plus for comprehensive multi-ingredient liver support.*

Why is sunflower lecithin included?

Silymarin is fat-soluble and does not easily mix with the watery contents of the digestive tract, which can limit absorption. When combined with sunflower lecithin (a natural source of phosphatidylcholine), silymarin absorption increases dramatically because lecithin helps transport and deliver the compound more effectively to the liver.*

Who may benefit most from Milk Thistle?

Individuals seeking daily liver health and detoxification support, those wanting to support normal liver cell function and repair, people looking for enhanced silymarin absorption in a convenient one-capsule format, and anyone wanting to support healthy inflammatory responses and bile production related to liver function.*

Practitioner Reference

Milk Thistle is positioned within the Designs for Health Liver/Detoxification category. Available as MLK090 (90 vegetarian capsules). This product is intended for use under the guidance of a licensed health-care practitioner.