Milk Thistle Extract

Milk Thistle Extract | Silybum marianum extract | Silymarin

Milk Thistle 60 Vegetarian or Gelatin 500 mg Capsules in Amber coloured PET bottle

Healing Herbs manufactures Milk Thistle Extract in Private Labels or as a white label product. Milk Thistle Extract is contract manufactured by Healing Herbs for third party’s in their brand name. Its botanical name is Silybum marianum, In Hindi, it is called Dudhpattra. It is a popular natural herbal product that has been used the world over for a number of health benefits, especially as a liver tonic. Milk thistle has another botanical name Carduus marianus.

Milk Thistle has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for a very long time. One of the first references to Milk Thistle was in the first century, where a Roman naturalist wrote about its remedy for infants and those bitten by serpents. The British called it Lady’s thistle and used it against disorders of liver, spleen, kidney stones. The Saxons used it as a remedy to ward off snakes. It was used by nursing mothers to increase the supply of breast milk. In Italy, it has been used for jaundice and obstructed liver. In the 19^th century, Milk Thistle was used by German physicians in the treatment of Liver and blood problems and stomach problems. It also finds mention in Traditional Chinese medicine to clear heat and toxicity.

Health benefits of Milk Thistle Extract supplements

1. Improve liver health

One of the most common traditional use of milk thistle extract or Silymarin is in the treatment of liver problems including Jaundice, Hepatitis and Cirrhosis. One recent health study found milk thistle extract improved diet-induced liver damage. Researchers think that the active ingredient in milk thistle, Silymarin, acts as an antioxidant by reducing free radical production. It is theorized that this creates a detoxifying effect and hence Milk Thistle extract’s beneficial effects on the liver. It is now regarded as a helpful complementary treatment for liver problems, however, more research is required to validate its potential as a primary treatment option. Evidence suggests that Milk Thistle extract may be hepatoprotective through a number of mechanisms: antioxidant activity, toxin blockade, enhanced protein synthesis, and possible anti-inflammatory or immune-modulating effects.

2. Milk Thistle extract may reduce blood sugar

Milk thistle might lower blood sugar in people who have type 2 diabetes. In people with type II diabetes, Holy Basil extract helped reduce fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels. The findings from blood sugar studies suggested that basil leaves extract may be prescribed as a secondary dietary therapy in mild or moderate type II diabetes.

3. Milk Thistle extract may help with Acne

In studies, it was found that there is a significant decrease in total lesion count of Acne in those who supplement Silymarin daily for at least eight weeks.

How to Take

Recommended dosage, active amounts, other details

Most studies conducted on Milk Thistle extract supplements suggest an optimum dosage of 50 to 150 mg per dose. The daily intake of Silymarin extract should be for a maximum dosage of 450 mg with each dose not to exceed more than 150 mg of extract of more than 80 percent purity.

As there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for Milk Thistle extract hence follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your physician or other healthcare professional before using it. If you’re wondering what purity or potency of milk thistle is best, make sure to look for a potent extract labelled at-least 80 percent pure milk thistle extract.

Packing options for Private Label Milk Thistle Extract Capsules

Silymarin extract in Private label, or as a white label product is available in 500 mg, zero size capsules. Silybum marianum extract is availabe in Vegetarian Capsules or Gelatin capsules. To source Milk Thistle  extract in your Private Label, head over to our Contact Us page to fill out our contact form, or call us to discuss your requirement.