| Also known as |
Milk thistle extract |
| Blood pressure |
No significant effects reported |
| Chemical name |
Silymarin is not a single chemical entity, but a complex mixture predominantly of flavonolignans such as silybin, isosilybin, silychristin, and silydianin |
| Dosage |
1 capsule a day |
| Dosage (medical) |
Typically 140 mg taken two to three times daily |
| Dosage (sports) |
Not specifically established for sports |
| Effects |
Protects the liver, promotes liver regeneration, has antioxidant properties, reduces insulin resistance |
| Formula |
Not applicable for a complex mixture, but silybin, the major active constituent, has the formula C25H22O10 |
| Half-life |
6 hours (for silybin) |
| Hepatotoxicity |
None, it is used to counteract hepatotoxicity |
| Indications |
Hepatic protection (liver protection) |
| Lab Test |
No specific lab test related to silymarin usage, but liver function tests may be indirectly influenced |
| Main action |
Hepatoprotective and antioxidant |
| Recommended cycle time |
8 to 12 weeks |
| Side effects |
Generally well tolerated, possible mild gastrointestinal disturbances and allergic reactions |
| Storage conditions |
Store in a cool, dry place away from light |
| Substance class |
Flavonolignans |
| Trade name |
Legalon, Milk Thistle, Silymar, and others |
| Type |
Oral |
| Use in sports |
Used to protect the liver from potential damage due to steroid use or other hepatotoxic substances |
| Water Retention |
None |
| Manufacturer |
MegaGear |
| Packing |
Box of 60 capsules |
