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- n. biochemistry A mixture of flavonolignans extracted from the blessed milk thistle (Silybum marianum), used as a source of silibinin.
Examples
“It contains a substance called silymarin, which is used to treat toxic liver damage, and is used as a supportive treatment in chronic inflammatory liver disease and hepatic cirrhosis.”
“A: The evidence is still fairly scant by scientific standards, but it does appear that milk thistle - or, really, one of its components, which goes by the name silymarin - can and does shield liver cells from assaults as varied as acetaminophen overdose and cleaning fluids.”
“Scientific analysis of Milk Thistle shows that it contains a flavonoid complex called silymarin, which is largely responsible for the medical benefits of this herb.”
“Milk thistle contains a flavonoid called silymarin, which has been shown to have a direct effect on liver cells.”
“J Ethnopharmacol 2000; 71: 193-200.) (Sylibum marianus) contains a flavonoid complex called silymarin, which is largely responsible for the therapeutic benefits of this herb.”
“Laboratory research and clinical studies indicate that an extract of milk thistle called silymarin can give humans and animals some protection from the toxic liver effects of drinking alcohol.”
“Nature's premier herbal liver tonic, milk thistle is a natural source of a powerful antioxidant flavonoid known as silymarin, which has specific protective benefits for liver tissues.”
“Milk thistle seeds extract contains active compound flavonolignans known as silymarin, which contain silybinin, isosilybinin, silychristin and silydianin.”
“Milk thistle (silymarin) has long been used in liver disease and helps boost glutathione levels.”
The Huffington Post: Mark Hyman, MD: Glutathione: The Mother of All Antioxidants
“The active ingredients are a group of bioflavonoids collectively called silymarin.”
The Huffington Post: Leo Galland, M.D.: Why You Need to Detoxify 24 Hours a Day
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