Misc Silybum Marianum Vs Silymarin (Milk Thistle)

[Michael_25]

I read on the net that silybum marianum contains silymarin. However, I just bought a bottle and it doesn't mention silymarin. It just states that each pill contains 7000mg of silybum marianum. Did I get the right shit?

 

[flyhighk]

Silybum is the name of the plant. Silymarin is one of the active ingredients in it. So yes you got the right stuff.

 

[llamer]

you got the raw whole plant is what he's saying, not an extract

also you should get the seeds and or seed pods; these are where the active constoitutentess are

 

[Michael_25]

^ Huh. I got the pills. It simply states this on the bottle: Silybum Marianum standardised extract equiv. to dry fruit 7 grams.

 

[flyhighk]

It's the extract then.
I wondered how 7g could fit in a capsule.

 

[Michael_25]

It's the extract then.
I wondered how 7g could fit in a capsule.

Is the extract any good, though? By the way, these are some big ass pills.

 

[flyhighk]

The extract has a higher concentration of silymarin than that of the raw plant. Basically it's a "cleaner" form of milk thistle.

 

[Michael_25]

It's the extract then.
I wondered how 7g could fit in a capsule.

Oh, the pills only way 1 gram each; it's just the extract is EQUIVALENT to 7 grams of fruit extract.

 

[Michael_25]

The extract has a higher concentration of silymarin than that of the raw plant. Basically it's a "cleaner" form of milk thistle.

Excellent to hear that, my friend. My liver and I thank you.