Milk thistle powder/extract for functional foods, dietary supplements, herbal medicines, and cosmetics

Finely ground powder derived from the seeds of Silybum marianum (milk thistle) after cold oil extraction.

This 100% natural product is rich in dietary fiber (30–40%), contains residual oil (below 10%) with beneficial fatty acids (e.g., linoleic acid), and provides protein (~20–30%)

It is a well-known source of silymarin (a complex of flavonolignans, including silybin, silychristin, and silydianin), along with taxifolin (a flavonoid) and phenolic acids (e.g., chlorogenic acid). These bioactive compounds contribute to the product’s hepatoprotective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying properties.

The powder is particularly suited for functional foods, dietary supplements, herbal medicines, and cosmetics, supporting liver health, oxidative stress reduction, digestive function, and skin regeneration.

Nutritional Benefits

   Supports liver function (silymarin – a potent antioxidant and hepatoprotective agent)

   Rich source of proteins and dietary fibers

   Suitable for improving digestion and antioxidant defense

Therapeutic Properties

   Protection and regeneration of the liver. Treatment of liver diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, steatosis (fatty liver), alcoholic liver disease

   Improves insulin sensitivity, lowers fasting blood sugar levels and HbA1c, may reduce lipid peroxidation and support vascular function

   Moderate reduction of total cholesterol and LDL

   Cellular protection - potential protection of kidneys and pancreas from toxic damage

   Support in oncological diseases (experimental) - reduces side effects of chemotherapy, inhibits tumor growth