{"product_id":"milk-thistle-silymarin-100mg-120-vegan-caps","title":"Milk Thistle, Silymarin 100mg - 120 vegan caps","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eFood supplement in the form of a hard capsule containing standardised Milk thistle extract, which supports normal liver functions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo you want to take care of your liver, which plays a role in the proper digestion of food, energy production, and detoxification of the body? In addition to adopting healthy eating habits, avoiding alcohol consumption, and regular physical activity, consider supplementing with milk thistle. This plant contains many valuable ingredients that positively affect the proper functioning of the liver and bile ducts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilk thistle has been known since ancient times and is currently a popular ingredient in food supplements. The extract obtained from milk thistle seeds is a source of a complex of flavonolignans, referred to as silymarin, of which silybin is one of the most active components. Silybin is a natural antioxidant that has a beneficial effect on our body. It interacts with the immune system and also participates in stimulating liver cells to regenerate\u003csup\u003e [1]\u003c\/sup\u003e. It has been observed that taking silybin is associated with a reduction in insulin resistance, a decrease in fasting insulin and glucose levels, as well as a decrease in total cholesterol, LDL fraction, and triglycerides\u003csup\u003e [2]\u003c\/sup\u003e. Silybin can modulate the expression of genes involved in the homeostasis of bile acids, which are essential for the proper digestion of fats, and also have a positive effect on maintaining normal levels of ALT and AST transaminases \u003csup\u003e[3,4]\u003c\/sup\u003e. The activity of these enzymes is determined in the so-called liver test, which is used to diagnose liver damage. Our liver is constantly exposed to unfavourable factors such as an unhealthy lifestyle, toxins, alcohol consumption, and medication use, so it is worth considering supplementation to support its proper functioning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Milk Thistle, 100 mg of silymarin, is a food supplement containing an extract from milk thistle seeds (\u003cem\u003eSilybum marianum\u003c\/em\u003e), DER 20:1, standardised to min. 80% silymarin and 30% silybin and isosilybin. One daily dose of one capsule provides 125 mg of seed extract, including at least 100 mg of silymarin. This amount of extract corresponds to 2.5 g of milk thistle seeds. The product is suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Milk thistle will support the proper functions of your liver so that you can enjoy good health and well-being. Take care of your liver with milk thistle!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy would someone benefit from Milk Thistle, silymarin 100mg?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Milk thistle supports normal liver and bile function.\u003cbr\u003e- Milk thistle contributes to regeneration of hepatic cells.\u003cbr\u003e- Through supporting liver function milk thistle helps to eliminate toxic substances from the body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is special about capsules Milk Thistle, silymarin 100mg?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Contains Milk Thistle (\u003cem\u003eSilybum marianum\u003c\/em\u003e) seed extract, DER 20:1, standardised for min. 80% silymarin and 30% silybin \u0026amp; isosilybin.\u003cbr\u003e- Silymarin, derived from milk thistle, is a complex of plant compounds and its main active ingredient is flavonoid - silybin.\u003cbr\u003e- Clean label - no unnecessary additives.\u003cbr\u003e- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-d4ae93d7-7fff-d107-e1a0-794d9d288bd1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSugar-free, gluten-free, lactose-free, GMO-free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Packaging made of BioPET (30% of the plastic comes from sugar cane).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e[1] Abenavoli, L. et al. (2018). Milk thistle (Silybum marianum): A concise overview on its chemistry, pharmacological, and nutraceutical uses in liver diseases. Phytotherapy research : PTR, 32(11), 2202–2213. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/ptr.6171\"\u003ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/ptr.6171\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e[2] Achufusi, T., Patel, R. (2022) Milk Thistle. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK541075\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK541075\/\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e[3] Sohail, I. et al. (2022). Silymarin protects the liver from α-naphthylisothiocyanate-induced cholestasis by modulating the expression of genes involved in bile acid homeostasis. Cellular and molecular biology (Noisy-le-Grand, France), 68(7), 208–212.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e[4] Kalopitas, G. et al. (2021). Impact of Silymarin in individuals with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.), 83, 111092. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.nut.2020.111092\"\u003ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.nut.2020.111092\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Osavi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56182429843834,"sku":"P43409","price":10.52,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1796\/9785\/files\/image_2024-04-23_6627a04ecd0bd.png?v=1763198456","url":"https:\/\/lifestylevitamins.co.uk\/products\/milk-thistle-silymarin-100mg-120-vegan-caps","provider":"Lifestyle Vitamins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}