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6/10/2026
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Overview
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 11 Researches
8.3
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 2 Reviews
8.5
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Veg Capsule
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Milk Thistle Extract(Silybum marianum) (Fruit/Seed)(Standardized to 240 mg Silymarin Flavonoids - equivalent 80%)
300 mg
**
Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale)
100 mg
**
Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) (Leaf)
50 mg
**
Top Medical Research Studies
8
We examined the effects of Silybum marianum (SM) on heart health through a study on pigs with myocardial infarction. Our findings revealed that administering SM for ten days significantly lowered plasma triglycerides and reduced triglyceride absorption.
Notably, this outcome correlated with reduced cardiac lipotoxicity three weeks after the heart incident and better cardiac structure. Importantly, we observed no adverse effects from SM. Overall, while SM shows promise in improving certain heart conditions, further research could clarify its broader application.
Notably, this outcome correlated with reduced cardiac lipotoxicity three weeks after the heart incident and better cardiac structure. Importantly, we observed no adverse effects from SM. Overall, while SM shows promise in improving certain heart conditions, further research could clarify its broader application.
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9
Silybum marianum aids heart recovery
We explored the impact of the herb, Silybum marianum, on heart health following a heart attack in pigs. The study involved several phases to assess its protective properties during and after a myocardial infarction.
Our findings showed that those treated with Silybum had reduced heart damage and improved cardiac healing compared to controls. This benefit seems linked to its antioxidant and antifibrotic effects, which help the heart recover better following an injury.
However, no significant effects were observed in hearts that did not experience a heart attack.
Our findings showed that those treated with Silybum had reduced heart damage and improved cardiac healing compared to controls. This benefit seems linked to its antioxidant and antifibrotic effects, which help the heart recover better following an injury.
However, no significant effects were observed in hearts that did not experience a heart attack.
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9
We explored how 2,3-dehydrosilybin (DHS), a compound from Silybum marianum, impacts heart cells following periods of low oxygen and subsequent reoxygenation. In our study, neonatal rat heart cells were exposed to stress conditions while some were treated with DHS.
The results showed that DHS effectively reduced harmful oxidative stress in these cells. We found that it lessened cell damage and improved cell survival, suggesting that DHS might mimic protective strategies typically used in heart injury. However, further research is needed to fully understand its potential benefits in real-life scenarios.
The results showed that DHS effectively reduced harmful oxidative stress in these cells. We found that it lessened cell damage and improved cell survival, suggesting that DHS might mimic protective strategies typically used in heart injury. However, further research is needed to fully understand its potential benefits in real-life scenarios.
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Most Useful Reviews
9
Normalises bilirubin levels
1 people found this helpful
After years of elevated bilirubin and high cholesterol, I tried milk thistle for three months. Now, my bilirubin is normal. This product has improved my digestion and overall well-being without any side effects.
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7.5
Cardiovascular health improvement
1 people found this helpful
I began taking milk thistle after liver concerns emerged during a cardiovascular check-up. It has improved significantly over the year, alongside necessary dietary changes.
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Medical Researches
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 11 Researches
8.3
- All Researches
9
We explored the possible effects of silybum marianum seed extract on metabolic syndrome, a condition that can lead to heart disease. Using a rat model fed a high-fat and high-fructose diet, we observed that the extract significantly lowered triglyceride and glucose levels, helped control weight gain, and reduced blood pressure.
Overall, our findings suggest that silybum marianum has promising preventive and therapeutic effects on metabolic syndrome. However, further studies and clinical trials are necessary to confirm these benefits in humans.
Overall, our findings suggest that silybum marianum has promising preventive and therapeutic effects on metabolic syndrome. However, further studies and clinical trials are necessary to confirm these benefits in humans.
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9
Silybum marianum aids heart recovery
We explored the impact of the herb, Silybum marianum, on heart health following a heart attack in pigs. The study involved several phases to assess its protective properties during and after a myocardial infarction.
Our findings showed that those treated with Silybum had reduced heart damage and improved cardiac healing compared to controls. This benefit seems linked to its antioxidant and antifibrotic effects, which help the heart recover better following an injury.
However, no significant effects were observed in hearts that did not experience a heart attack.
Our findings showed that those treated with Silybum had reduced heart damage and improved cardiac healing compared to controls. This benefit seems linked to its antioxidant and antifibrotic effects, which help the heart recover better following an injury.
However, no significant effects were observed in hearts that did not experience a heart attack.
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9
Effective treatment for cholesterol
We evaluated how a combination of Berberis aristata, Silybum marianum, and Monacolin affects cardiovascular health. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with 143 Caucasian patients at low cardiovascular risk, we observed significant improvements in cholesterol and inflammatory markers.
The group using Berberol K saw notable reductions in total cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL, alongside decreases in high sensitivity C-reactive protein and interleukin-6. Our findings suggest that this combination may be not only effective but also safe for improving cardiovascular health.
The group using Berberol K saw notable reductions in total cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL, alongside decreases in high sensitivity C-reactive protein and interleukin-6. Our findings suggest that this combination may be not only effective but also safe for improving cardiovascular health.
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9
We explored how 2,3-dehydrosilybin (DHS), a compound from Silybum marianum, impacts heart cells following periods of low oxygen and subsequent reoxygenation. In our study, neonatal rat heart cells were exposed to stress conditions while some were treated with DHS.
The results showed that DHS effectively reduced harmful oxidative stress in these cells. We found that it lessened cell damage and improved cell survival, suggesting that DHS might mimic protective strategies typically used in heart injury. However, further research is needed to fully understand its potential benefits in real-life scenarios.
The results showed that DHS effectively reduced harmful oxidative stress in these cells. We found that it lessened cell damage and improved cell survival, suggesting that DHS might mimic protective strategies typically used in heart injury. However, further research is needed to fully understand its potential benefits in real-life scenarios.
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8
We explored the effects of silymarin on heart and liver protection against oxidative stress caused by paracetamol. In a study involving 28 male mice, groups received either control, paracetamol, silymarin, or a combination of silymarin and paracetamol over seven days.
Our findings indicated that silymarin significantly reduced markers of liver damage and oxidative stress. Additionally, a similar protective trend was observed in the heart tissue. While the results are promising, they primarily stem from animal models and further human studies are needed to confirm efficacy.
Our findings indicated that silymarin significantly reduced markers of liver damage and oxidative stress. Additionally, a similar protective trend was observed in the heart tissue. While the results are promising, they primarily stem from animal models and further human studies are needed to confirm efficacy.
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User Reviews
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 2 Reviews
8.5
- All Reviews
- Positive Reviews
- Negative Reviews
9
Normalises bilirubin levels
1 people found this helpful
After years of elevated bilirubin and high cholesterol, I tried milk thistle for three months. Now, my bilirubin is normal. This product has improved my digestion and overall well-being without any side effects.
Read More
7.5
Cardiovascular health improvement
1 people found this helpful
I began taking milk thistle after liver concerns emerged during a cardiovascular check-up. It has improved significantly over the year, alongside necessary dietary changes.
Read More
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References
- Okiljević B, Martić N, Govedarica S, Andrejić Višnjić B, Bosanac M, et al. Cardioprotective and Hepatoprotective Potential of Silymarin in Paracetamol-Induced Oxidative Stress. Pharmaceutics. 2024;16. 10.3390/pharmaceutics16040520
- Awla NJ, Naqishbandi AM, Baqi Y. Preventive and Therapeutic Effects of Seed Extract Rich in Silydianin and Silychristin in a Rat Model of Metabolic Syndrome. ACS Pharmacol Transl Sci. 2023;6:1715. 10.1021/acsptsci.3c00171
- Wen X, Peng Y, Zheng B, Yang S, Han J, et al. Silybin induces endothelium-dependent vasodilation via TRPV4 channels in mouse mesenteric arteries. Hypertens Res. 2022;45:1954. 10.1038/s41440-022-01000-4
- Vilahur G, Sutelman P, Mendieta G, Ben-Aicha S, Borrell-Pages M, et al. Triglyceride-induced cardiac lipotoxicity is mitigated by Silybum marianum. Atherosclerosis. 2021;324:91. 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2021.03.014
- Shen HH, Alex R, Bellner L, Raffaele M, Licari M, et al. Milk thistle seed cold press oil attenuates markers of the metabolic syndrome in a mouse model of dietary-induced obesity. J Food Biochem. 2020;44:e13522. 10.1111/jfbc.13522
- Gabrielová E, Bartošíková L, Nečas J, Modrianský M. Cardioprotective effect of 2,3-dehydrosilybin preconditioning in isolated rat heart. Fitoterapia. 2019;132:12. 10.1016/j.fitote.2018.10.028
- Vilahur G, Casaní L, Peña E, Crespo J, Juan-Babot O, et al. Silybum marianum provides cardioprotection and limits adverse remodeling post-myocardial infarction by mitigating oxidative stress and reactive fibrosis. Int J Cardiol. 2018;270:28. 10.1016/j.ijcard.2018.06.030
- Derosa G, D'Angelo A, Romano D, Maffioli P. Effects of a Combination of Berberis aristata, Silybum marianum and Monacolin on Lipid Profile in Subjects at Low Cardiovascular Risk; A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Int J Mol Sci. 2017;18. 10.3390/ijms18020343
- Wang L, Rotter S, Ladurner A, Heiss EH, Oberlies NH, et al. Silymarin Constituents Enhance ABCA1 Expression in THP-1 Macrophages. Molecules. 2015;21:E55. 10.3390/molecules21010055
- Gabrielová E, Křen V, Jabůrek M, Modrianský M. Silymarin component 2,3-dehydrosilybin attenuates cardiomyocyte damage following hypoxia/reoxygenation by limiting oxidative stress. Physiol Res. 2015;64:79. PubMed
- Reuland DJ, Khademi S, Castle CJ, Irwin DC, McCord JM, et al. Upregulation of phase II enzymes through phytochemical activation of Nrf2 protects cardiomyocytes against oxidant stress. Free Radic Biol Med. 2013;56:102. 10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2012.11.016
