Contains the tinctures of fresh Cynara scolymus* (Artichoke) leaves 46%, Silybum marianum (Milk Thistle) dried fruit 32%, fresh Taraxacum officinalis* (Dandelion) herb and root 12%, Peumus boldus (Boldo) dried leaf 7% and fresh Mentha piperita* (Peppermint) leaves 3%.

Milk thistle has been shown in experimental test-tube and animal studies to stimulate bone mineralization and potentially be protective against bone loss ( 22, 23). Milk thistle has been used as a traditional remedy for neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease for over two thousand years ( 13). In fact, in studies where high doses were used for long periods, only about 1% of people experienced side effects ( 1). The active ingredients in milk thistle are a group of plant compounds collectively known as silymarin ( 1).One study also found that it may slightly extend the life expectancy of people with cirrhosis of the liver due to alcoholic liver disease ( 10). However, the results from studies have been mixed, and not all have found milk thistle extract to have a beneficial effect on liver disease. The silymarin extracted from milk thistle is known to have antioxidant, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties ( 2, 3, 4).

However, there are currently no human studies examining the effects of milk thistle in people with Alzheimer’s or other neurological conditions like dementia and Parkinson’s. Moreover, it’s unclear whether milk thistle is well enough absorbed in people to allow adequate amounts to pass through the blood-brain barrier. It’s been suggested that the antioxidant effects of silymarin may have some anticancer effects, which could be helpful for people receiving cancer treatment ( 9).It usually develops slowly over a number of years and causes weak and fragile bones that break easily, even after minor falls. However, this review also noted that the quality of the studies was not very high, so more studies are needed before it’s possible to make any firm recommendations ( 44).

They are seen in very high numbers in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease, meaning that milk thistle could potentially be used to help treat this difficult condition ( 21). It may also make chemotherapy work more effectively against certain cancers and, in some circumstances, even destroy cancer cells ( 9, 29, 30, 31). Milk thistle is an herbal remedy derived from the milk thistle plant, also known as Silybum marianum. It’s been suggested that oxidative stress in the body may play a role in the development of acne ( 41). Additionally, the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of milk thistle may also be useful for reducing the risk of developing diabetic complications like kidney disease ( 43).Milk thistle extract has a high amount of silymarin (between 65–80%) that has been concentrated from the milk thistle plant.