| People today are exposed to an increasing variety and amount of environmental toxins. The overwhelming burden of “detoxification,” the process of making these harmful substances less toxic and preparing them for removal from the body is done by the liver. Fortunately, the liver has remarkable detoxification and regenerative powers, yet today’s increased body burden of toxins can easily overwhelm the liver’s ability to complete its task of detoxification. The seeds and fruits of the milk thistle plant, a member of the daisy family, contain the bioflavinoid silymarin which has powerful hepatoprotective properties. Silymarin has been shown to protect the liver from free radical damage as it goes about its business of ridding the body of toxins. Multiple clinical trials have shown that milk thistle supports normal liver function. For instance, in cases of exposure to the poisonous mushroom A. phalloides, milk thistle has been shown to be hepatoprotective. Side effects with milk thistle are uncommon and serious toxicity has rarely been reported. Dosage: One to two tablets daily, or as directed by your healthcare professional. Ray & Terry's Milk Thistle contains 60 tablets per bottle. Ray & Terry's Milk Thistle is equally effective when taken with or without food. However, if your digestive system is sensitive, you may want to take your supplements with meals. | Supplement Facts | | Serving Size: 1 Tablet |
| | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
| Milk Thistle Extract (standardized to 80% silymarin) Milk Thistle Powder
| 175 mg
275 mg | *
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| | *% Daily Value Not Established |
| | Other Ingredients: Gelatin, di-calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, stearic acid and microcrystalline cellulose. | | CAUTION: Do not exceed recommended dose. Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement. |
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- Mayer KE et al. Silymarin treatment of viral hepatitis: a systematic review. J Viral Hepat. 2005 Nov;12(6):559-67.
- Song Z et al. Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 2006 Mar;30(3):407-13
- Rainone F. Milk thistle. Am Fam Physician. 2005 Oct 1;72(7):1285-8.
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