Silibinin Plus 375 mg., 90 capsules

Newly published research has shown that silymarin, an extract derived from milk thistle, should be rightfully placed with ginkgo, green tea, and grape seed extract as one of the indispensable anti-aging herbs. The most biologically active ingredient found in silymarin is silibinin. Standardized milk thistle extract usually consists of 35% silibinin, whereas the silymarin-concentrate drug used in Europe contains a minimum of 80% silibinin. Being able to obtain enough silibinin is of particular importance for those who need to insure effective dosage for the treatment of various liver diseases, such as cirrhosis or hepatitis C.

While silymarin has been traditionally used as a liver therapy, current research findings indicate that it is the silibinin fraction of silymarin that has potential applications in the prevention and treatment of cancer, cardiovascular disease, kidney and pancreatic disorders, and other age-related conditions.

An exciting discovery is that milk thistle appears to be a “smart herb,” able to enhance new cell growth where needed for repair, but arresting cell division in tumor tissue; likewise, it can enhance the activity of certain enzymes, but inhibit others. The flavonoids in milk thistle seem to have special affinity for Type II estrogen receptors. There is also emerging evidence that milk thistle extract is a COX-2 inhibitor - another example of its “smart,” selective action. We are discovering more and more about the multiple benefits of this ancient healing herb.

The Life Extension Buyers Club has imported the identical 80% silibinin extract that is sold in Europe as a drug. It is now available to Foundation members for less money than lower potency silymarin extracts sold by com- mercial vitamin companies.

1 capsule* contains

Silibinin: 266 mg

Silymarin: 60 mg

*This new combination product contains primarily silibinin, with some silymarin to provide other natural flavoligans found in the milk thistle.

Other ingredients: gelatin and water.

Dosage and use

Suggested dose is one capsule, twice a day for healthy people.

Some people will take only one capsule a day.

Prostate cancer patients are taking two capsules, three times a day.

Each bottle will last a healthy person 1.5 to 3 months.

The right dosage is extremely important for effectiveness. People who complain that herb products do not deliver as promised typically use products that contain only ineffective, miniscule doses of the main active ingredient. Fortunately, more and more herbal extracts, including silibinin, are now available in guaranteed potency form, and in sufficient dosage to produce results.

Warning: These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet or exercise program. Some of these products are not recommended for individuals under the age of 18.

This page was last modified on Thursday December 13, 2007