Milk Thistle Extract 300 mg
by Protocol For Life Balance · Capsule
Supplement facts from the label of Milk Thistle Extract 300 mg by Protocol For Life Balance: Milk Thistle Fruit, Seed Extract 300 mg, Dandelion 100 mg, Artichoke 50 mg.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk Thistle Fruit, Seed Extract (Silybum marianum Fruit Extract, Silybum marianum Seed Extract) | 300 mg | — | — |
| └ Silymarin Flavonoids | 240 mg | — | — |
| Dandelion | 100 mg | — | — |
| Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) | 50 mg | — | — |
Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.
On the label
For: Vegan · Vegetarian · Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Halal · Gluten Free · Dairy Free
Claim types: All Other · Structure/Function
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Suggested usage: Take 1 capsule 1 to 3 times daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Formula re: Contains: How it works: Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) has been used by traditional herbalists for centuries. Silymarin, an extract of milk thistle, is composed of a family of flavonoids, including silybin, with smaller amounts of silydianin and silychristin. Milk thistle has been shown to support the production of glutathione by the liver. Studies indicate that the constituents in silymarin may help to su
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Cautions/Interactions: Milk thistle may interact with some drugs, including acetaminophen. Consult your healthcare practitioner if you are pregnant/lactating or if you suffer from obstruction of the bile ducts, gallstones, or gallbladder dysfunction.
Precautions re: All Other: May trigger milk, transient GI discomfort.
Precautions re: Allergies: Do not take this product if you have any allergy to plants of the Asteraceae family.
Seals/Symbols: Crescent H (Halal)
This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.
Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).