Milk Thistle Extract
Latin Name: Silybum marianum (Linne) Gaertner
Key Components: Silymarin, Silybin, Isosilybin, Silychristin
CAS Number: 65666-07-1
Specifications:
- Silymarin: 80% by UV
- Silybin & Isosilybinin: 30% by HPLC
- Silybin: 70%-99% by HPLC
- Water-soluble Silybin: 20%-45% by UV
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Functions:
- Liver Protection
Silybin, the primary active component of Silymarin, is known for its regenerative effects on the liver. It stimulates the formation of new liver cells and enhances liver function. It also protects liver cell membranes from the infiltration of toxic substances, improving the recovery of damaged membrane structures.
- Antioxidant Effects
The phenolic hydroxyl groups of Silybin give it strong antioxidant properties. It helps neutralize free radicals and prevents lipid peroxidation, contributing to overall cellular protection.
- Cholesterol Reduction
Silybin has been shown to inhibit calcium ion channels in myocardial cell membranes of rats, thereby suppressing cholesterol elevation caused by food intake. It helps reduce very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) while raising high-density lipoprotein (HDL). This makes it a useful ingredient for treating cardiovascular diseases.