Milk Thistle 250mg | High Potency 80% Silymarin | Liver Health Support | 120 Vcaps

Each capsule delivers 250mg of Silybum marianum seed extract standardized to 80% silymarin, providing 200mg of active silymarin flavonolignans per capsule. Supports liver health, the body's natural detoxification processes, and antioxidant defences in liver tissue. Health Canada licensed NPN 80024649. Made in Canada. 120 vegan capsules, up to a 4 month supply at one capsule per day.

Who This Is For

• Adults seeking daily liver health and hepatoprotective support from the most researched liver botanical
• Those wanting to support the body's natural detoxification processes
• Individuals wanting high potency 80% silymarin standardized milk thistle for maximum active compound delivery
• Those seeking antioxidant support specifically targeted to liver tissue
• Vegans and vegetarians seeking a fully plant-based capsule formula
• Those seeking a Canadian made supplement with full Health Canada licensing

Source

The Silybum marianum seed extract in this formula is sourced from cultivated milk thistle grown in Central and Eastern Europe, specifically from agricultural regions in Germany, Hungary, and Romania. These regions have long been the established source for pharmaceutical grade silymarin extract, producing milk thistle under controlled cultivation conditions that consistently yield high silymarin content. We select extract that meets the 80% silymarin specification and verify every incoming batch for identity, purity, and potency before it enters our Canadian manufacturing facility. The finished product is formulated, encapsulated, and quality tested entirely in Canada under federal oversight.

What Is Milk Thistle?

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a flowering plant whose seeds contain a complex of flavonolignans collectively known as silymarin. Silymarin is the primary bioactive compound responsible for milk thistle's hepatoprotective properties. Milk thistle has been used in European herbal medicine for liver and gallbladder support for over 2,000 years and is one of the most extensively studied botanical medicines in modern clinical research, with over 50 years of peer reviewed literature on its effects in liver health.

What Is Silymarin?

Silymarin is a complex of flavonolignans extracted from Silybum marianum seeds, consisting primarily of silybin (the most biologically active component), silydianin, and silychristin. Silymarin acts as a potent antioxidant in liver tissue, directly scavenging free radicals and supporting the activity of endogenous antioxidant enzymes including glutathione peroxidase. It also supports liver cell membrane stability, inhibits the uptake of hepatotoxic compounds into liver cells, and supports liver cell regeneration by stimulating protein synthesis in hepatocytes.

Why 80% Silymarin Standardization Matters

Standardization ensures that every capsule delivers a consistent, verified concentration of active silymarin flavonolignans regardless of natural variation in the raw plant material. This formula is standardized to 80% silymarin, delivering 200mg of active silymarin per 250mg capsule. This concentration is aligned with the amounts used in peer reviewed clinical research on milk thistle and liver health, and represents a pharmaceutical grade potency for consistent, reliable dosing.

Key Benefits

• Liver health support Silymarin supports liver cell membrane stability, hepatocyte regeneration, and healthy liver enzyme levels.
• Detoxification support Supports the liver's natural ability to metabolize and eliminate toxins, drug metabolites, alcohol metabolites, and environmental pollutants.
• Antioxidant defence in liver tissue Silymarin directly scavenges free radicals in liver tissue and supports glutathione synthesis, the liver's primary endogenous antioxidant.
• Healthy inflammatory response in the liver Supports a balanced inflammatory response in hepatic tissue.
• 80% silymarin standardization 200mg active silymarin per capsule. Pharmaceutical grade potency verified by batch testing.
• 120 vegan capsules Up to a 4 month supply at one capsule per day.
• Health Canada licensed NPN 80024649. Made in Canada.
• Vegan and non-GMO Gluten free. Hypromellose vegan capsule.

How Milk Thistle Works

Liver Cell Protection

The liver is the body's primary detoxification organ, responsible for filtering blood, metabolizing drugs and toxins, producing bile, and synthesizing essential proteins. Silymarin supports liver health by stabilizing liver cell membranes against damage from toxins and oxidative stress, inhibiting the entry of hepatotoxic compounds into hepatocytes, and supporting the regeneration of liver cells through stimulation of protein synthesis.

Antioxidant Mechanisms

The liver is particularly vulnerable to oxidative stress due to its central role in metabolizing reactive compounds. Silymarin is one of the most potent hepatic antioxidants known, directly scavenging free radicals in liver tissue and supporting glutathione, the liver's primary endogenous antioxidant. Silymarin also supports glutathione synthesis in liver cells, further enhancing the liver's antioxidant defence capacity.

Detoxification Support

Silymarin supports the liver's natural detoxification processes by maintaining the integrity and function of hepatocytes, the primary cells responsible for metabolizing and eliminating toxins from the body. By protecting liver cells from oxidative damage and supporting their regenerative capacity, milk thistle helps maintain the liver's ability to perform its essential detoxification functions.

Medicinal Ingredients (per capsule)

• Milk thistle seed extract (Silybum marianum, seed) 250mg Standardized to 80% silymarin (200mg silymarin per capsule)

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

Quality and Trust

• NPN 80024649 Licensed by Health Canada as a Natural Health Product
• Made in Canada Quality controlled facility under federal oversight
• European sourced extract Silybum marianum from Germany, Hungary, and Romania
• 80% silymarin standardization 200mg active silymarin per capsule, verified by batch testing
• Vegan capsule Hypromellose, no gelatin or animal-derived ingredients
• Non-GMO and gluten free
• 120 capsules Up to a 4 month supply at one capsule per day

How to Use

Adults: Take 1 capsule daily with food and a full glass of water, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. For best results, use consistently as part of a daily wellness routine.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the bottle tightly sealed after each use. Do not use if the seal is broken or missing. Keep out of reach of children.

Safety and Cautions

Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a known allergy to plants in the Asteraceae or Compositae family (including ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, and daisies), have a hormone-sensitive condition, or are taking medications metabolized by the liver. Keep out of reach of children.

NPN 80024649. All health claims are consistent with Health Canada's Natural Health Products Regulations.