Silymarin — answers to Milk thistle extract
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A group of plant compounds (flavonolignans) extracted from milk thistle seeds, of which silybin is the main component.
Why it’s used
Taken by some to support liver health.
What the evidence says
According to the NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, clinical trials of silymarin for liver conditions have produced mixed results, and there is not enough reliable evidence to say it improves liver disease outcomes in people.
Context
Clinical trials have used a wide range of doses and preparations, often standardized to silybin content, with no single dose established as most studied or most effective.
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