VITATEKA Milk Thistle Oil (Maarjaohakaõli, Silybum) is a food supplement in capsules based on unrefined milk thistle seed oil. A convenient capsule form with no oily taste or smell: the pack contains 200 capsules of 300 mg.
What's inside
The composition is as simple and natural as possible:
- unrefined milk thistle seed oil — 300 mg per capsule;
- capsule shell: gelatin, glycerine, water.
The cold-pressed oil retains the seeds' natural fat-soluble components: unsaturated fatty acids (above all linoleic acid, at least 45%) and natural vitamin E. This is the product's composition, not a promise of any effect.
Milk thistle — a plant with history
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a plant used for centuries in herbal traditions and customarily associated with the topics of digestion and liver support. It is important to understand: milk thistle oil is a food supplement and a natural product, not a medicine, and it does not replace a varied and balanced diet.
If you prefer other forms of milk thistle, the catalogue also offers VITATEKA milk thistle meal — a source of plant fibre, as well as whole milk thistle seeds and a concentrated milk thistle extract in capsules.
Linoleic acid and vitamin E in the oil
The oil's distinguishing feature is its fat profile. Milk thistle oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid — an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) that the body does not make itself and obtains from food. The oil also naturally contains fat-soluble vitamin E.
If you keep an eye on the balance of fatty acids in your diet, you may also be interested in products from the "Omega-3 and fatty acids" section.
Oil, meal or extract — what's the difference
Milk thistle appears in the catalogue in several forms, and they are not interchangeable:
- oil (this product) — the fat-soluble part of the seeds: unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E;
- meal / press cake — what remains after the oil is pressed out: plant fibre, easy to add to food;
- culinary oil in a bottle — for dressing dishes;
- extract in capsules — a concentrated form.
Many people combine forms: the oil as a source of fatty acids, the meal as fibre. Find more options in the "Herbs & herbal blends", "Liver & kidneys" and "Digestion" sections.
How to take
Adults — 2–4 capsules twice a day with meals, with water. The recommended course length is 4–6 weeks. Consult a doctor before use. Pregnant and breastfeeding women — on a doctor's advice. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Who this format suits
- those who want milk thistle oil in their diet but dislike the taste of bottled oil;
- those looking for a natural source of unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E;
- those who value convenient capsules and precise dosing;
- those already familiar with milk thistle as meal or seeds who want to add the oil.
Important information
Food supplement. Not a medicine. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. A food supplement does not replace a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Consult a doctor before use and during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Store in a dry place protected from light at up to +25 °C, out of the reach of children.
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