Jarrow Formulas Milk Thistle

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Capsule

Amount Per Serving

%DV

Milk Thistle Seed 30:1 Extract(Silybum marianum) (Fruit/Seed) (80% [120 mg] Total Flavonoids)

150 mg

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The product is found useful for the following medical conditions

We examined how silibinin, a compound found in milk thistle, affects allergic asthma in a mouse model. Our findings showed that silibinin significantly helped reduce airway inflammation and hyperresponsiveness, mainly by targeting the NF-κB pathway. This suggests that silibinin might offer protective benefits against allergic airway conditions by moderating inflammatory responses. While our research found promising results in mice, further studies are necessary to confirm its effectiveness in human asthma treatment.

7.5

Improves allergy symptoms

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1 people found this helpful

I bought it for the first time to tidy up the liver and detox my body. As a child, I often consumed milk thistle syrup, but it contained a lot of sugar. Now, upon discovering this supplement, I ordered it immediately, and it aids me with allergies and bile issues. Good absorption and incredible benefits, but a month-long course is necessary, followed by a break. The product quality is satisfactory, with small capsules that are easy to swallow and minimal taste or smell. I recommend it.

Bloating details

2 people found this helpful

Acquired on recommendation. The first week was tense, experiencing nausea and a strong mouth odour. I was advised to take it with a sorbent for the first two weeks. Despite that, after the treatment, I felt light, the bloating vanished, and the mouth odour dissipated. My tongue became clearer, and surprisingly, my skin improved significantly, being much cleaner and less oily. Overall, I'm satisfied but wouldn't risk taking it without a doctor's advice. I take one capsule daily, cautious about increasing the dosage due to potential kidney issues.

Candidiasis details

1 people found this helpful

I purchased this to help prevent die-off symptoms when eradicating Candida, which can increase toxins and strain the liver. I take milk thistle supplements as they are effective for liver support during this process.

Chemotherapy details

Great supplement! This extract ratio is excellent. Beyond its known benefits, I recommend this to everyone battling cancer! It reduces the side effects of chemotherapy and promotes a better quality of life.

Headache details

Liver cleanse benefits

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2 people found this helpful

Must have!!!! My husband and I have been using this for years. He hasn’t experienced headaches since beginning this, and it has helped our livers immensely. Clients I recommend it to often lose a few pounds because a toxic liver can cause visceral fat around the belly. This is by far the best liver cleansing supplement you can take! 👍 I hope this helps someone!

Premenstrual Syndrome details

An excellent choleretic and hepatoprotective agent, when I took it for premenstrual syndrome, my chest pain ceased, my skin appeared much clearer, and my digestive system functioned better.

Back Pain details

3 people found this helpful

An excellent supplement for liver support. In combination with artichoke and dandelion, it worked wonders. The pain in my right side has disappeared.

Leg Cramps details

1 people found this helpful

Excellent! I purchased vitamin D3 due to my decreased immunity and pain in my legs and lower back. One capsule daily is sufficient to keep me cheerful, with reduced pain in my knees and lower back. The product quality is excellent, and I highly recommend it!

Chest Pain details

7 people found this helpful

Best of all, it alleviated my right-side aches in my stomach. After discovering I have a fatty liver through photography, I've experienced no pain in the liver after a week of use. I feel better, and the tinnitus in my ears is less noticeable. I no longer have fatigue and can get up at 5 in the morning for prayer without any issue.

Diabetes details

SCIENTIFIC SCORE

Possibly Effective

Based on 16 Researches

Silibinin shows potential for diabetes

Zare Mehrjerdi P, Asadi S, Ehsani E, Askari VR, Baradaran Rahimi V. Silibinin as a major component of milk thistle seed provides promising influences against diabetes and its complications: a systematic review. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 2024;397:7531. doi:10.1007/s00210-024-03172-x

We explored the effects of silibinin, a key component from milk thistle, on diabetes through various studies. The systematic review covered data from multiple databases and highlighted that silibinin can help lower blood glucose levels, reduce insulin resistance, and improve inflammatory responses.

It also showed promise in tackling diabetes complications like liver damage and neuropathy. Despite these encouraging results, it's important to note that further well-structured studies are needed to fully understand how silibinin works in managing diabetes effectively.

7.5

Antioxidant benefits

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Milk thistle is excellent for liver support. Being an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties, I recommend it for diabetes to aid the liver. I found the Jarrow brand to be effective and of good quality.

Food Poisoning details

It works! Whenever I eat fried food or have reactions due to junk food or gluten, I take this pill. It helps to soothe the liver. I also have a mild reaction to shrimp, and this assists in calming the irritation without inflaming my liver enzymes. Milk thistle targets the liver, helping to reduce and balance the toxins. Always have your liver checked through blood tests and ultrasounds, eat well, and exercise.

Acne details

SCIENTIFIC SCORE

Moderately Effective

Based on 3 Researches

Silybum marianum reduces acne severity

Fontao F, von Engelbrechten M, Seilaz C, Sorg O, Saurat JH. Microcomedones in non-lesional acne prone skin New orientations on comedogenesis and its prevention. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2020;34:357. doi:10.1111/jdv.15926

We explored the effects of Silybum marianum fruit extract on acne treatment using a topical formulation over 48 weeks in a group of acne patients. The study identified microcomedones, which are early signs of future acne lesions, as a target for prevention.

Our findings revealed that using the extract significantly lowered the microcomedone index in patients, indicating a reduction in acne severity. The improvement in microcomedones closely tied to a decrease in clinical lesions suggests that Silybum marianum may be a promising option for maintaining clearer skin and preventing future breakouts.

Strong efficacy noted

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4 people found this helpful

I will buy again! Having used milk thistle previously with satisfaction, I initially faced breakouts, and my back and chest also became affected. My landlord suggested I try milk thistle for liver support, and it worked wonders! I've now tried this version and will definitely keep using it regularly. My skin appears better, although I do have acne-prone skin.

Liver Disease details

SCIENTIFIC SCORE

Possibly Effective

Based on 16 Researches

Silymarin improves liver protection

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. doi:10.3390/pharmaceutics16040520

We investigated the effects of silymarin on liver and heart health under oxidative stress from paracetamol. In a controlled study with 28 male mice, silymarin showed a strong potential to reduce liver injury markers and improve liver enzyme levels after treatment.

Histopathological assessments revealed less tissue damage and inflammation in mice treated with silymarin compared to those that only received paracetamol. Overall, these findings demonstrate that silymarin is a promising option to help protect the liver and heart from oxidative stress-related injury.

Liver health improvement

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338 people found this helpful

Milk thistle is highly effective for healing liver cells and detoxifying the body. It aids in cleansing blood vessels and alleviates constipation. I find that it assists with liver disease, dysbiosis, and other issues. I take it for 2-3 months biannually, and it significantly enhances my well-being. The dosage is also favourable.

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Improved facial tightness

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3 people found this helpful

I take it to support my liver; however, milk thistle is not as effective as silybin, which I am using here. After two months, the results are evident. I experience no morning heaviness, and my face feels tighter with a noticeably improved colour.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome details

Effective supplement for IBS relief

Di Pierro F, Putignano P, Villanova N. Retrospective analysis of the effects of a highly standardized mixture of Berberis aristata, Silybum marianum, and monacolins K and KA in diabetic patients with dyslipidemia. Acta Biomed. 2018;88:462. doi:10.23750/abm.v88i4.5851

We explored the effects of a supplement called Berberol®K, which contains silybum marianum, on patients dealing with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) alongside diabetes and dyslipidemia.

In a retrospective study with 59 subjects, those who were treated showed notable improvements after six months, including reduced diarrhea symptoms.

The results suggest that this food supplement could be beneficial, especially for those who cannot tolerate standard treatments like statins.

Immediate relief

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6 people found this helpful

I suffer from severe Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS), which causes very painful muscle knots known as trigger points. After taking three capsules of Milk Thistle three times a day, I noticed an immediate improvement, particularly regarding vertigo and toxicity. This allowed my clinician to increase my trigger point injections significantly, from about four or five to tolerating 180 per session, twice a week. Eventually, I reduced to the recommended dosage of just three capsules a day when the toxic load decreased.

Constipation details

Relieves constipation

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Very effective for constipation and gas relief. I also noticed lighter and clearer skin due to its liver-purifying properties.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome details

6 people found this helpful

Nothing alleviates my chronic fatigue syndrome like Milk Thistle. After taking three capsules three times daily, my vertigo and toxic symptoms vanished within hours. This allowed my clinician to significantly increase my trigger point injections, from about four or five, which previously incapacitated me for a week, to 180 per session, twice a week for four months. I eventually reduced to three capsules daily as my symptoms improved.

Autoimmune Disorder details

SCIENTIFIC SCORE

Moderately Effective

Based on 9 Researches

Silybin shows promise for autoimmune disorders

Yang HL, Shi XW. Silybin Alleviates Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis by Suppressing Dendritic Cell Activation and Th17 Cell Differentiation. Front Neurol. 2021;12:659678. doi:10.3389/fneur.2021.659678

We investigated how silybin, a unique flavonoid found in certain plants, impacts autoimmune disorders, specifically using a model for multiple sclerosis called experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE).

In our study, silybin significantly reduced disease severity, inflammation, and damage to the central nervous system (CNS) in EAE mice.

The findings suggest that silybin works by inhibiting the activation of dendritic cells and reducing harmful Th17 cell differentiation. This positions silybin as a promising candidate for new treatments aimed at autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis.

Reduces fatigue

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3 people found this helpful

I find Jarrow brand Milk Thistle to be the best for my excessive daytime sleepiness disorder. I can safely take one capsule three times a day, which helps alleviate my tiredness. Within 45 minutes of taking a capsule, I feel more awake. Just remember not to exceed three capsules a day.

High Cholesterol details

SCIENTIFIC SCORE

Possibly Effective

Based on 16 Researches

Silymarin positively influences cholesterol

Ebrahimpour-Koujan S, Gargari BP, Mobasseri M, Valizadeh H, Asghari-Jafarabadi M. Lower glycemic indices and lipid profile among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients who received novel dose of Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. (silymarin) extract supplement: A Triple-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial. Phytomedicine. 2018;44:39. doi:10.1016/j.phymed.2018.03.050

We conducted a triple-blinded randomized clinical trial with 40 type 2 diabetes patients to see how silymarin impacts cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Over 45 days, participants received either silymarin or a placebo.

Our findings showed that those taking silymarin experienced significant improvements. They had lower fasting blood sugar, reduced triglycerides, and improved levels of good HDL cholesterol.

However, while the results are promising, further research is necessary to confirm these benefits for managing cholesterol in diabetes patients.

Liver recovery aid

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5 people found this helpful

I have found that Milk Thistle is beneficial for my liver health. It is best taken after meals, and I usually take 2 tablets before bed, especially after drinking. It has helped me recover quickly, particularly from the effects of high cholesterol.

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The product is found useful for the following medical conditions

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