{"product_id":"milk-thistle-600mg-silybum-marianum-standardized-to-80-silymarin-liver-support-120-vegan-capsules","title":"Milk Thistle 600mg | Silybum marianum | Standardized to 80% Silymarin | Liver Support | 120 Vegan Capsules","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMilk Thistle 600mg | Silybum marianum | Standardized to 80% Silymarin | Liver Support | Extra Strength | 120 Vegan Capsules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach vegan capsule delivers 600mg of \u003cem\u003eSilybum marianum\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealth 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHepatoprotectant | Liver protectant\u003c\/strong\u003e — Traditionally used in herbal medicine as a hepatoprotectant and liver protectant | Health Canada licensed under NPN 80086006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports liver function\u003c\/strong\u003e — Used in herbal medicine to help support liver function | Health Canada licensed under NPN 80086006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e600mg Silybum marianum seed extract per capsule\u003c\/strong\u003e — Standardized to 80% silymarin | 480mg silymarin per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80% silymarin standardization\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ensures consistent potency of the active flavonolignan complex per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilymarin complex\u003c\/strong\u003e — Silybin, silydianin, and silychristin — the primary hepatoprotective flavonolignans of milk thistle seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra strength formula\u003c\/strong\u003e — 600mg per capsule at the upper end of commonly available milk thistle supplemental doses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan capsule\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hypromellose shell, no gelatin or animal derived ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealth Canada licensed\u003c\/strong\u003e — NPN 80086006 | GMP certified | Made in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 vegan capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e — Up to a 4 month supply at 1 capsule per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Milk Thistle?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilk thistle (\u003cem\u003eSilybum marianum\u003c\/em\u003e) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilymarin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSilymarin and Hepatoprotection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilymarin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSilybin: The Primary Active Flavonolignan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilybin (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Standardization to 80% Silymarin Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedicinal Ingredient (per capsule)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMilk Thistle Seed Extract (Silybum marianum) 600mg\u003c\/strong\u003e — Standardized to 80% silymarin (480mg silymarin per capsule) | Hepatoprotectant | Supports liver function | NPN 80086006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-medicinal ingredients: Hypromellose (vegetable capsule shell), microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate (vegetable source). No artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners, or preservatives. Vegan. Gluten free. Non-GMO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuality and Trust\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNPN 80086006\u003c\/strong\u003e — Licensed by Health Canada as a Natural Health Product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e — GMP certified facility under Health Canada oversight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandardized to 80% silymarin\u003c\/strong\u003e — Consistent potency guaranteed per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e600mg per capsule\u003c\/strong\u003e — Extra strength, 480mg silymarin per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan capsule\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hypromellose shell, no gelatin or animal derived ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO and gluten free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 vegan capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e — Up to a 4 month supply at 1 capsule per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults seeking traditional herbal liver support from a standardized, high-potency milk thistle extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose wanting a consistent 80% silymarin standardized extract rather than non-standardized milk thistle powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegans and vegetarians seeking a plant-derived liver support supplement with no gelatin capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsult 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use if you have a known allergy to milk thistle or other Asteraceae family plants (ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: Take 1 capsule once per day, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. May be taken with or without food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety and Cautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsult 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNPN 80086006. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. 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