Pure Encapsulations Silymarin Milk Thistle Extract is a food supplement providing a concentrated extract of milk thistle (Silybum marianum) seed, standardised to contain 80% silymarin, in a vegetarian capsule. This pack contains 60 capsules.

Key Features

• Standardised extract: Each capsule provides 250mg of milk thistle seed extract standardised to contain 80% silymarin, so the amount of the plant's characteristic flavonoid complex is consistent from capsule to capsule.
• Contains the full silymarin flavonoid complex: Includes silybin, silydianin and silychrisin, the naturally occurring compounds that make up silymarin.
• Flexible dosing: The suggested dose of 1 to 4 capsules a day allows the amount to be adjusted to individual need or a healthcare professional's advice.
• Minimal ingredients: The only other ingredient is the vegetarian capsule shell, with no artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners or unnecessary fillers.
• Free from common allergens: Manufactured free from wheat, gluten, egg and peanuts, and suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

What is silymarin?

Silymarin is a flavonoid complex found in milk thistle (Silybum marianum) seeds, made up of compounds including silybin, silydianin and silychrisin. It's the standardised, active component measured in this supplement.

Can I take this if I'm on other medication?

Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before taking this supplement if you're on any medication, including warfarin or diazepam, as milk thistle may affect how the body processes some medicines.

Am I more likely to react to this supplement if I have a plant allergy?

Yes, potentially. Milk thistle may cause allergic reactions in people allergic to related plants such as ragweed, chrysanthemum, marigold or daisy.

Each capsule provides:

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) extract (seed), standardised to contain 80% silymarin: 250mg, providing the flavonoid complex silybin, silydianin and silychrisin.

Other ingredients: vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water).

Suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Free from wheat, gluten, egg, peanuts, artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners and unnecessary fillers.

Take 1 capsule, 1 to 4 times daily, between meals, or as directed by a healthcare professional. Do not exceed the stated daily dosage. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.

Little is known about whether milk thistle is safe to take during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so speak to a doctor, midwife or pharmacist before use. If you take any medicine, including warfarin or diazepam, check with a healthcare professional first, as milk thistle may affect how the body processes some medicines and may lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Use only if the safety seal is intact. Do not exceed the stated daily dosage. Keep out of reach of children.

The most common side effects reported with milk thistle are digestive symptoms such as bloating, nausea and gas. Allergic reactions can occur, particularly in people allergic to related plants such as ragweed, chrysanthemum, marigold or daisy. This is not a complete list of every possible reaction; if you notice anything unusual after taking this supplement, stop use and speak to a doctor or pharmacist.