Milk Thistle Extract Premium Botanical Supplement for Liver Wellness
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Derived from the seeds of the Silybum marianumplant, Milk Thistle Extract is a highly valued botanical ingredient renowned for its supportive role in maintaining liver health. Standardized extracts, rich in active compounds called silymarins, offer a profile of bioactive components including silybin, isosilybin, silychristin, and silydianin.
Milk Thistle Extract is recognized for its potential contributions to wellness, primarily centered around hepatic support:
- Liver Cell Protection: Helps shield liver cells from oxidative stress.
- Promotes Hepatic Regeneration: Supports the body's natural process of liver cell renewal.
- Antioxidant Activity: Contributes to neutralizing free radicals, potentially reducing cellular damage associated with various stressors.
- Bile Secretion Support: May assist in normal bile production.
- General Wellness Support: Traditionally used for centuries to support liver and gallbladder function.
The extract is noted for its excellent safety profile when using standardized preparations, being generally well-tolerated with minimal reported side effects. A mild, temporary laxative effect may occur in some individuals due to its influence on digestive secretions.
Our Milk Thistle Extract is produced under strict quality control standards:
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Milk Thistle Extract |
| Botanical Name | Silybum marianum(L.) Gaertn. |
| Origin | Liaoning, Inner Mongolia, China |
| Plant Part | Seed |
| Extraction Solvent | Acetone / Ethanol |
| Active Ingredients | Silymarin Complex (Silybin, Isosilybin, Silychristin, Silydianin) |
| CAS Numbers | 65666-07-1, 22888-70-6 |
| Molecular Formula (Silybin reference) | C25H22O10 |
| Molecular Weight (Silybin reference) | 482.44 g/mol |
| Synonyms | Silybum marianum, Carduus marianus, Blessed Milk Thistle, Marian Thistle, Mary Thistle, Saint Mary's Thistle, Variegated Thistle, Scotch Thistle, Silymarin |
| Testing Method | HPLC / UV |
| Appearance | Varies by specification (see below) |
- Standardized Extracts:
- 10:1 Ratio (Brown-Yellow Powder)
- Silymarin 45-60% (USP Grade, Yellow Powder)
- Silymarin 80% with Silybin+Isosilybin 30% (Yellow Powder)
- Silybin 70-98% (White Powder)
- Specialty Formulations:
- Water-Soluble Silymarin 10-45% (Brown-Yellow Powder)
Milk Thistle Extract is a versatile ingredient suitable for diverse industries:
- Dietary Supplements: Capsules, tablets, softgels, tinctures.
- Functional Foods & Beverages: Powders for shakes, bars; soluble forms for drinks.
- Nutraceuticals: Integrated into formulations targeting overall wellness and vitality.
- Cosmeceuticals: Potential applications in skincare products (subject to formulation).