Marian thistle
Asteraceae
Native to and frequently found in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries, particularly in uncultivated, isolated areas.
The flowers and the seeds
Titrated dry extract in min. 1.0% silimarine (Italian Pharmacopea X)
Sylibum marianum
Produced in capsules.
600 -1200 mg, to be taken in two parts, preferably outside of mealtimes.
The main components are flavanol oils isolated in the form of a mixture of condensation products called silimarine which represents from 1.5 to 3% of the plant extract. It also contains high quantities of lipids, mainly polyunsaturated, and quantities of beta-sytosterol.
Aids liver protection.
Helps to protect the liver from damage caused by drugs and toxic substances and encourages liver production of protein and new cells. These benefits for the liver are mainly due to the ability of this plant to combat free radicals and the damage they can cause to the liver cells themselves.
This positive effect on the liver also produces a slight lowering of total cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It is probably one of the best liver aids that nature puts at our disposal.
Because of its composition it may cause a slight rise in blood pressure.
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