Alora Naturals Milk Thistle

Milk thistle has been shown to help protect and rejuvenate the liver due to its powerful antioxidant powers, it helps to ‘clean’ the re circulation of toxins in the liver, and it acts as a ‘shield’ that may help protect against many liver harming substances.  Milk thistle increases the production of bile, the fluid created in the liver that helps to break down fats in the small intestine.  By increasing the bile production and stimulating protein synthesis in the liver, milk thistle regulates the digestion of fats.  Milk thistle is believed to detoxify the liver and gallbladder and the toxins that enter our blood stream by enhancing overall liver function.

Silymarin 80% is well known as a potent herb for liver disorders.  The active ingredients in milk thistle are flavonoids comprised of silybin, silydianin and silychristin, collectively known as silymarin. Silymarin 80%, a milk thistle extract standardized to 80% silymarin, an active compound noted for its antioxidant properties.

Recommended Adult Dose: Take 1 VegiCap, 2-3 times daily with food or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Maximum daily does is 6 capsules. Keep out of reach of children.

Caution: Consult a health practitioner prior to use if you have liver disease or impaired liver function or if symptoms worsen. Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding.