Silymarin (Silibinin) is a Polyphenolic Flavonoid derived from Milk Thistle, consisting of three (3) phytochemicals (silybin, silidianin and silicristin).
• Silybin is the most active Phytochemicals largely responsible for the claimed benefits of silymarin.
• Silymarin is found in abundance in Milk Thistle (richest).
• Formula: C25H22O10
Actions of Silymarin
• Improves animal milk production
• Anti-oxidant (free radical scavenger)
• Hepatoprotective
• Anti-atherosclerotic
Health Benefits of Silymarin
Breastfeeding
• Silymarin stimulates Milk production by increasing serum prolactin levels.
Foods & Breastfeeding
Cancer & Tumor Prevention
• Silymarin is an anti-oxidant (free radical scavenger), used in Skin care products oftenly to reduce the risk for Skin Cancer, providing protection against different stages of UVB-induced carcinogenesis.
Foods & Cancer
Circulatory System
• Silymarin has anti-atherosclerotic activity, inhibiting the expression of adhesion molecules.
Foods & Circulatory System
Diabetes
• Silymarin helpful with the digestion of fats, decreasing endogenous insulin over-production and the need for exogenous insulin administration.
Foods & Diabetes
Foods Containing Silymarin
Herbs Containing Silymarin
• Silymarin is found in abundance in Milk Thistle (richest).
