A Vogel Milk Thistle Complex 60 Tincture Tablets

<b>Milk Thistle is a combination of fresh herbs including Milk Thistle, Artichoke and Dandelion</b><br> <br> The active ingredient, the one that protects the liver in milk thistle is known as <b>silymarin,</b> a chemical extracted from the seeds. Silymarin is actually a group of flavonoids which are thought to help repair liver cells damaged by alcohol and other toxic substances.<br> <br> <b>Ingredients:</b><br> Extract 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%, fresh Mentha piperita* (Peppermint) leaves 3%. Also contains microcrystalline cellulose and hydrated cottonseed oil. Each 250mg tablet contains the equivalent of 500mg Milk Thistle Complex tincture.<br> <br> * Organically grown.<br> <br> <b>Directions for use:</b><br> <b>Adults:</b> 1 tablet twice daily.<br> Maintenance: 1 tablet daily.<br> <b>Children:</b> This product is not recommended for children.<br> <br> <b>Caution</b><br> This product is not recommended for children.<br> <br> Keep out of reach and sight of children.<br> Store below 25ºC and keep out of direct sunlight.<br> <br> Avoid during pregnancy or if breast feeding.<br> <br> <b>How it works:</b> <br> The main constituent of Milk Thistle appears to be the substance known as silymarin. This has the unique function of being able to act directly on the cells of the liver, producing a liver-protective effect.<br> <br> Silymarin has been shown to be able to prevent liver cell damage, through stimulating the enzymatic function of liver cells and encouraging the regeneration of the liver.<br> <br> All these factors are important in overall health, with the liver acting as the most important avenue for the elimination of toxins found within the body.<br> <br> <b>Additional advice:</b><br> <br> Medical opinion should be sought when acute or chronic liver conditions are present.