Milk Thistle Extract

What are the benefits of milk thistle extract?

Milk thistle is a spiky purple flowering plant in the same family as the daisies and ragweed. It's sold as an herbal supplement, either as a capsule or a tea. Manufacturers claim it encourages healthy liver function, promotes healthier skin, aids digestive health, boosts your immune system and more.

Dietary Supplements: Tablets, capsules, powder, and multivitamin formulations

Functional Foods: Liver-protective drinks, solid drinks, protein powder, nutrition bars, suitable for functional fortification in daily foods

Herbal Medicines: Raw materials for traditional herbal formulas for liver care

Cosmetics Products: Raw materials for anti-oxidation, anti-aging and repair cosmetics

Specification:

In our Milk Thistle Extract, the content of Silymarin is not less than 80% as determined by UV detection; the sum of silybin A+B and isosilybin A+B is not less than 30% as determined by HPLC detection, which guarantees the core efficacy and market competitiveness of the product.

Safety:

The residual solvents (such as acetone, methanol, ethyl acetate, etc.) in Milk Thistle Extract are all within the specified limits, complying with pharmacopoeia standards such as USP. In terms of microbiological indicators, the total aerobic count, moulds and yeasts count are all well below the limits, and Salmonella and E. coli are not detected, ensuring the microbiological safety of the product. Pesticide residues also meet USP561 standards, providing reliable assurance for the edible safety of the product.

Regulations:

Milk Thistle Extract is allowed by the U.S. FDA as a dietary supplement ingredient; approved by the EU EFSA and EMA as a food supplement and traditional herbal medicinal product; permitted by China NMPA for use in health foods; included in the list of allowed supplementary ingredients by Health Canada; and allowed by Australia TGA as a listed medicine and dietary supplement ingredient.

Functions:

Milk Thistle Extract exerts a strong antioxidant effect by scavenging free radicals and reducing oxidative damage to liver cells. It also effectively supports liver detoxification, promotes the repair of damaged liver tissue, and improves liver metabolic function. It is an core raw material for the development of liver-protective dietary supplements, functional foods and herbal health products for people who stay up late, socialize frequently or need long-term liver care.

Q1: Does milk thistle really cleanse your liver?

A1: There's conflicting research on the benefits of milk thistle for liver health. It may have protective effects on the liver, preventing damage. There's some evidence that milk thistle can treat cirrhosis and chronic hepatitis, which can be caused by alcohol abuse, autoimmune disease, or viruses.

Q2: Is milk thistle good for females?
A2: Milk thistle may support liver cell protection, medication metabolism, antioxidant defenses, and mild digestive comfort in women 65+, with early evidence for modest blood sugar and cholesterol benefits, but it is not a cure and should complement medical care.

Q3: Does milk thistle help with weight loss?
A3: A small 2022 study on people with obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) found that, after 8 weeks of milk thistle supplementation, body mass index (BMI) scores improved. This suggests milk thistle may be beneficial for those looking to lose weight.

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