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Silymarin Milk Thistle Extract

What is Silymarin Milk Thistle Extract?

Silymarin Milk Thistle Extract is the extract of the seed-like fruit (achene) of the milk thistle plant (Silybum marianum) is known as silymarin. [1]

Health Benefits

Milk Thistle Extract is many times more potent in antioxidant activity than vitamin E. [1]

The plant contains B-sistosterol and is the main ingredient in Take Control and Benecol. It thus lowers cholesterol. It has been shown in studies to be effective in treating arteriosclerosis. [1]



History

Unknown

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Silymarin Milk Thistle Extract


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Silymarin - Diagonse-Me

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Milk Thistle
Milk Thistle Extract
Milk Thistle Seed
Milk Thistle Seed Extract
Silymarin

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  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchMay 25, 2009 @ 10:32 PM

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