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.
This 2 Pack contains 2 × 120 vegan capsules (240 capsules total). Better per-capsule value for consistent, long-term daily liver support.
Key Benefits
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Hepatoprotectant | Liver protectant — Traditionally used in herbal medicine as a hepatoprotectant and liver protectant | Health Canada licensed under NPN 80086006
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Supports liver function — Used in herbal medicine to help support liver function | Health Canada licensed under NPN 80086006
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600mg Silybum marianum seed extract per capsule — Standardized to 80% silymarin | 480mg silymarin per capsule
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80% silymarin standardization — Ensures consistent potency of the active flavonolignan complex per capsule
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Silymarin complex — Silybin, silydianin, and silychristin the primary hepatoprotective flavonolignans of milk thistle seed
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Extra strength formula — 600mg per capsule at the upper end of commonly available milk thistle supplemental doses
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2 Pack format — 2 × 120 capsules | 240 capsules total | Better per-capsule value for long-term daily use
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Vegan capsule — Hypromellose shell, no gelatin or animal derived ingredients
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Health Canada licensed — NPN 80086006 | GMP certified | Made in Canada
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 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 (also called silibinin) is the most abundant and most biologically active component of the silymarin complex, accounting for approximately 50–70% of silymarin by weight. It is the primary contributor to milk thistle's antioxidant and hepatoprotective activity and 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.
Why Choose the 2 Pack?
Milk thistle is most effective with consistent, long-term daily use. The 2 Pack provides 240 capsules, ensuring uninterrupted daily supplementation without frequent reordering. The 2 Pack format offers better per-capsule value compared to purchasing two single bottles separately, making consistent liver support more economical for established users.
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 (ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies), 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.
