Milk Thistle X is a concentrated extract Standardised to 45% Silymarin (its active ingredient) per capsule. Made from pure Silybum marianum Fruit without fillers or preservatives and is freshly encapsulated for you at order or packaged as loose powder: the choice is yours. 

Milk Thistle is traditionally considered by Herbalists to be cool and moist and has been a popular herb Worldwide for culinary and health use.

Milk Thistle X Capsules

• 100 Capsules

• 650mg per capsule (295mg Silymarin)

• 1 Capsule per serving

• 100 servings

• Silybum marianum Extract

• Standardised to 45% Silymarin
  

• No other ingredients of any kind

• Freshly encapsulated when you order

Milk Thistle X Dosage

• Milk Thistle Capsules: 1 Capsule.

• Milk Thistle Powder: 1/4 - 1/2 tsp

Serving Suggestion

Take one to two servings twice daily with meals

Caution

Generally, if you are pregnant, nursing, have any health condition or are taking any medications, it is recommended that you consult your health care professional before using herbs, including culinary herbs. In this case however: 

• Gastrointestinal Distress:

  • Mild gastrointestinal upset, such as nausea, bloating, or diarrhea, can occur, especially at the higher doses. To minimize these effects, it's best to take silymarin with food.

• Possible Allergies:

  • People who are allergic to daisy family plants (such as ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, and daisies) might also experience an allergic reaction to silymarin. It's important to avoid silymarin if you're sensitive to these plants.

• Blood Sugar Effects:

  • Some studies suggest that silymarin can have a mild hypoglycemic (blood sugar-lowering) effect, which could be beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance. However, if you are on medications that lower blood sugar (e.g., insulin or oral hypoglycemics), you should monitor your blood sugar levels more carefully when taking silymarin.

• Blood Thinning Effects:

  • Silymarin may also have a mild blood-thinning effect, so if you're taking blood thinners like warfarin or aspirin, consult with your healthcare provider to ensure there are no interactions that could increase your risk of bleeding.

• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:

  • While silymarin is generally regarded as safe, there is limited research on its safety during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so it's best to avoid it unless prescribed by a healthcare provider.

• Drug Interactions:

  • Silymarin may interact with medications metabolized by the liver, particularly those that are processed by the CYP450 enzymes (e.g., statins, benzodiazepines, and antidepressants). It might either enhance or reduce the effect of these drugs, so if you’re on any medication that is liver-metabolized, it’s best to consult your doctor before taking silymarin.