Milk Thistle 600mg | Silybum marianum | Standardized to 80% Silymarin | Liver Support | Extra Strength | 120 Vegan Capsules

Each vegan capsule delivers 600mg of Silybum marianum seed extract standardized to 80% silymarin the concentrated flavonolignan complex responsible for milk thistle's hepatoprotective activity. Traditionally used in herbal medicine as a hepatoprotectant and liver protectant. Used in herbal medicine to help support liver function.

Health Canada licensed NPN 80086006. Vegan. Non-GMO. Gluten free. Made in Canada. 120 vegan capsules up to a 4 month supply at 1 capsule per day.

Key Benefits

• Hepatoprotectant | Liver protectant — Traditionally used in herbal medicine as a hepatoprotectant and liver protectant | Health Canada licensed under NPN 80086006
• Supports liver function — Used in herbal medicine to help support liver function | Health Canada licensed under NPN 80086006
• 600mg Silybum marianum seed extract per capsule — Standardized to 80% silymarin | 480mg silymarin per capsule
• 80% silymarin standardization — Ensures consistent potency of the active flavonolignan complex per capsule
• Silymarin complex — Silybin, silydianin, and silychristin — the primary hepatoprotective flavonolignans of milk thistle seed
• Extra strength formula — 600mg per capsule at the upper end of commonly available milk thistle supplemental doses
• Vegan capsule — Hypromellose shell, no gelatin or animal derived ingredients
• Health Canada licensed — NPN 80086006 | GMP certified | Made in Canada
• 120 vegan capsules — Up to a 4 month supply at 1 capsule per day

What Is Milk Thistle?

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a flowering herb in the Asteraceae family native to the Mediterranean region and naturalized worldwide. It has been used in traditional European herbal medicine for over 2,000 years as a liver and gallbladder remedy. The medicinal activity of milk thistle is concentrated in the seed, which contains silymarin — a complex of flavonolignans including silybin (the most biologically active component), silydianin, and silychristin.

Silymarin is standardized in this formula to 80% of the extract weight, providing 480mg of silymarin per 600mg capsule a consistent, high-potency dose aligned with the clinical research literature on milk thistle hepatoprotection.

How It Works

Silymarin and Hepatoprotection

Silymarin exerts hepatoprotective activity through multiple mechanisms: it stabilizes hepatocyte cell membranes by altering their surface structure to prevent toxin penetration; it acts as an antioxidant by scavenging free radicals and inhibiting lipid peroxidation in liver tissue; it stimulates ribosomal RNA synthesis to support hepatocyte regeneration; and it inhibits the binding of toxins to hepatocyte membrane receptors. These combined mechanisms underlie milk thistle's traditional and evidence-informed use as a hepatoprotectant.

Silybin: The Primary Active Flavonolignan

Silybin (also called silibinin) is the most abundant and most biologically active component of the silymarin complex, accounting for approximately 50 to 70% of silymarin by weight. It is the primary contributor to milk thistle's antioxidant and hepatoprotective activity and is the component most extensively studied in clinical research.

Why Standardization to 80% Silymarin Matters

Non-standardized milk thistle products may contain highly variable amounts of silymarin depending on the plant source, growing conditions, and extraction method. Standardization to 80% silymarin ensures that each 600mg capsule delivers a consistent 480mg of the active flavonolignan complex — the same potency in every capsule, every bottle.

Medicinal Ingredient (per capsule)

• Milk Thistle Seed Extract (Silybum marianum) 600mg — Standardized to 80% silymarin (480mg silymarin per capsule) | Hepatoprotectant | Supports liver function | NPN 80086006

Non-medicinal ingredients: Hypromellose (vegetable capsule shell), microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate (vegetable source). No artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners, or preservatives. Vegan. Gluten free. Non-GMO.

Quality and Trust

• NPN 80086006 — Licensed by Health Canada as a Natural Health Product
• Made in Canada — GMP certified facility under Health Canada oversight
• Standardized to 80% silymarin — Consistent potency guaranteed per capsule
• 600mg per capsule — Extra strength, 480mg silymarin per capsule
• Vegan capsule — Hypromellose shell, no gelatin or animal derived ingredients
• Non-GMO and gluten free
• 120 vegan capsules — Up to a 4 month supply at 1 capsule per day

Who This Is For

• Adults seeking traditional herbal liver support from a standardized, high-potency milk thistle extract
• Those wanting a consistent 80% silymarin standardized extract rather than non-standardized milk thistle powder
• Vegans and vegetarians seeking a plant-derived liver support supplement with no gelatin capsule
• Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a hormone-sensitive condition, have a known allergy to plants in the Asteraceae/Compositae family, or are taking prescription medications
• Do not use if you have a known allergy to milk thistle or other Asteraceae family plants (ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies)

How to Use

Adults: Take 1 capsule once per day, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. May be taken with or without food.

Safety and Cautions

Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a hormone-sensitive condition (milk thistle may have mild estrogenic activity), have a known allergy to Asteraceae/Compositae family plants, or are taking prescription medications including immunosuppressants or medications metabolized by the liver. Gastrointestinal upset may occur in sensitive individuals. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children.

NPN 80086006. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All health claims are consistent with Health Canada's Natural Health Products Regulations.