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Optimized SinglesMilk thistle • Silymarin and bioflavonoids
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Overview
Silymarin Complex pairs milk thistle seed extract, standardized to 60% silymarin complex, with bioflavonoids from bitter orange extract.
At the heart of the formula / Silymarin Complex
Silymarin Complex
Silymarin Complex
Silymarin Complex
Ingredients / Doctor Life
Each ingredient, its form and quantity — in one place.
| Ingredient | 1 capsule | 2 capsules |
|---|---|---|
| Milk thistle seed extract [silymarin, silibinins, isosilybin A & B, 60%: 150 mg] | 250 mg | 500 mg |
| Bitter orange extract | 50 mg | 100 mg |
| including citrus bioflavonoids | 30 mg | 60 mg |
*NRV: Nutrient Reference Value
How to use
Science & sources
These publications concern the studied ingredients or formulas. They do not all evaluate the finished Doctor Life product, and research results do not guarantee individual outcomes.
Peter Ferenci et al.
Journal of Hepatology (1989), 9(1), 105–113. PMID: 2671116.
In a long-term study, 170 people with liver cirrhosis received 140 mg of silymarin three times daily, or a placebo, for an average of 41 months. Mortality was lower in the silymarin group, with a particularly favorable result in the subgroup with alcohol-related cirrhosis. This early study reflects the longstanding research interest in silymarin and liver health.
Victor J. Navarro et al.
JAMA (2012), 308(3), 274–282. DOI: 10.1001/jama.2012.8265; PMID: 22797645.
In a 24-week study, 154 patients with chronic hepatitis C received high amounts of silymarin: 420 or 700 mg three times daily. ALT activity did not differ significantly from placebo. The publication nevertheless provides data on regular use of these amounts and reflects the extensive research on this botanical complex.
Read publication ↗Chan Wah Kheong et al.
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2017), 15(12), 1940–1949.e8. DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2017.04.016; PMID: 28419855.
A 48-week trial in people with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis evaluated 700 mg of silymarin three times daily. The primary histological outcome did not differ significantly from placebo, although some analyses found less progression of fibrosis. The findings identify areas for further research into liver structure over time.
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