Silymarin

The liver is a large organ that performs many of your body’s vital functions and keeps it clean of harmful substances. It is also responsible for processing vitamins and nutrients into a form that can be used by the body. Modern living imposes a heavy load on the liver. Thus, maintaining its health becomes more crucial than ever. In Europe and Asia, herbal liver tonics have been in common use for centuries. Being validated through research, the benefits of these herbs contains compounds that assist in antioxidant activities, in stabilising cell membrane, enhancing bile secretion. Protecting your liver is beneficial for the overall health and vitality of the body.

Silymarin is the major active compound from milk thistle extract ( Silybum marianum ), a member of the Compositae or daisy family. It is considered a flavonolignan mixture, unique type of bioflavonoid and an antioxidant that fights against damaging free radicals. Scientific studies show that oral supplementation with silymarin can help support liver function and promote healthy liver cells. Silymarin has been shown to combat lipid peroxidation in the liver.