The formula that associates the standardized extract of silymarin with phosphatidylcholine at the molecular level, offering increased bioavailability, with a role in the protection and good functioning of the liver.

Milk thistle (in English "milk thistle") or milk thistle is a plant also known as milk thistle (Silybum marianum). Since ancient times, the fruits (seeds) of the plant have been used for medicinal purposes to prevent and treat some diseases.

Milk Thistle Phytosome is the result of a complex process obtained by binding at the molecular level the standardized extract of Armorariu with phosphatidylcholine from soy (phosphatidylcholine is a phospholipid, the component of the cell membrane). The phytosomal form is the result of a complex process: the molecular structure of phosphatidylcholine includes a water-soluble part and two fat-soluble parts, which gives it emulsifying properties (it can combine two immiscible media, insoluble in the solvent of the respective medium).

The combination of Armorariu and phosphatidylcholine creates a structure with increased bioavailability, which gives it action at low doses. Silybin is the main compound of the class of flavonolignans. It is extracted from Armorariu through a complex process and represents the active fraction of silymarin.


 

Milk thistle benefits

Silymarin is believed to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties. But, besides silymarin, milk thistle also contains (in smaller quantities) other plant substances.

Due to its composition, milk thistle has been used in traditional medicine as a natural treatment for liver diseases.
 

• It protects the health of the liver

One of the most well-known benefits that milk thistle could have is that it protects the health of the liver.

Due to its antioxidant properties, silymarin fights free radicals from toxins metabolized by the liver. For this reason, it is believed that milk thistle has a detoxifying effect on the liver, preventing its damage and the occurrence of liver diseases.

Milk thistle could be useful to combat liver damage caused by excessive alcohol consumption, excess fat, toxins or certain autoimmune diseases. Therefore, milk thistle could prevent and treat hepatitis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and even liver cirrhosis.
 

• It helps lower blood sugar levels

It is believed that the administration of milk thistle in parallel with drug treatment could contribute to the improvement of insulin resistance. Thus, milk thistle could be an effective complementary treatment to manage type 2 diabetes.

It was found that taking silymarin regularly could help lower blood sugar levels. In this case, it could lead to a decrease in fasting blood sugar (fasted food) and an improvement in glycated hemoglobin (Hb A1c) results.

Also, it seems that milk thistle could contribute to lowering bad cholesterol (LDL) in the case of people suffering from diabetes.
 

• Prevents degenerative diseases of the nervous system

Due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, milk thistle may help protect the brain. It can be effective in preventing the impairment of memory and other cognitive functions that may occur with advancing age.

Milk thistle can inhibit the oxidation of brain cells, reducing the risk of degenerative diseases. Milk thistle could help improve memory.

It is possible that milk thistle is useful to prevent dementia, which can lead to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
 

• It supports the health of the bone system

Milk thistle could prevent the decrease in bone density in women who are deficient in estrogen.

Decreased bone density can increase the risk of osteoporosis. This is a condition of the bone system that manifests itself in very fragile bones that can break with the simplest actions.

Menopausal women in particular have an increased risk of osteoporosis. It is believed that an armory treatment could help strengthen the bones.

 

Extract Milk Thistle Properties

 

• supporting the structure and functional capacities of the liver against the action of various endogenous or exogenous disturbing factors (e.g. stress, accumulation of fats or end products of metabolism inside the cells, etc.), through:
• maintaining the structure and permeability of the liver cell membrane, providing support in limiting the penetration of disruptive factors (phosphatidylcholine is an integral part of the cell membrane)
• supporting the liver cell membrane against the action of proinflammatory enzymes
• maintaining the integrity and functions of the liver tissue:
• supports the normal synthesis rate of ribosomal RNA
• limits the transformation of stellate cells into myofibroblasts (compounds that influence the liver structure)
• supporting body cells against the action of free radicals; maintains the normal level of glutathione, superoxide-dismutase and chelates the iron in the tissues above normal limits
• maintaining the normal detoxification function of the liver; favors neutralization, metabolism and hepatic elimination of exogenous and endogenous disturbing factors
• supporting the normal structure of nerve cells against the action of free radicals
• favoring the normal hepatic metabolism of purines and maintaining a normal level of uric acid
• maintaining a normal blood lipid level; supports the normal biliary elimination of sterols and fatty acids and offers support in limiting the hepatic synthesis of cholesterol
• maintaining the normal blood level of transaminases (AST, ALT)
• supporting the synthesis and elimination of bile secretion, with a role in the digestion of fats, the absorption of vitamins A, D, E, K and the elimination of fat-soluble metabolism products
• maintaining the health of the digestive system and the state of comfort
• the normal functioning of the intestinal tract and the balancing of pH at the gastric level
• maintaining the tone of the walls of the portal vein and normal blood circulation at the liver level

 

Suggested use

Read the entire label and follow the directions carefully prior to use.

Take two (2) softgels daily, in divided doses, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

 

Warnings

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not exceed recommended dose.
• Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
• When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.