Milk thistle extract capsules No. 60 - Fortex
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- SKU:
- V100000004622
- EAN:
- 3800212714422
Key facts
- Key component Silymarin (milk thistle)
- Dosage form In capsules
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The seeds of spotted milk thistle contain fatty oil, essential oil, chromones, resins, biogenic amines, and a unique complex of flavonolignans, the main ones being silybinin, silydianin, and silychristin. It is precisely the complex of flavonolignans, called silymarin, that determines the biological activity and hepatoprotective action of milk thistle and preparations made from it, including extracts from seeds and milk sap.
The hepatoprotective action of silymarin from the fruits of milk thistle is due to its antioxidant and membrane-stabilizing properties. Excessive accumulation of lipid peroxidation products is one of the leading pathogenetic mechanisms of liver cell (hepatocyte) damage. This leads to damage to the lipid layer of cell membranes and cell destruction. Silymarin prevents the accumulation of lipid hydroperoxides, thereby reducing the degree of liver cell damage. In addition, by stabilizing the cell membrane of hepatocytes, silymarin slows down the entry of toxic substances into them (both exogenous and endogenous). Silymarin also activates metabolism, resulting in the normalization of liver protein-synthetic and lipotropic functions.
Recommended for:
- toxic liver damage (alcoholism, intoxication with halogenated hydrocarbons, heavy metal compounds, drug-induced liver damage) and their prevention;
- chronic hepatitis;
- cirrhosis of the liver (as part of comprehensive therapy);
- conditions after infectious and toxic hepatitis; liver dystrophy and fatty infiltration;
- correction of lipid metabolism disorders.
Product Overview
Fortex Maarjaohaka ekstrakt n60 is a milk thistle extract food supplement chosen by people who want to include this well-known botanical in a liver-focused regimen. Milk thistle has a long tradition of use in European herbal practice, and its value is linked mainly to compounds found in the seeds rather than to the plant in general.
Key Components and Properties
The best-known active complex in milk thistle is silymarin — a group of flavonolignans that includes silybinin, silydianin and silychristin. These substances are appreciated for two main actions:
- Antioxidant support: They help limit oxidative stress that can affect liver cells.
- Membrane stability: They help stabilise cell membranes, which is why milk thistle is often used when the liver may be under a higher functional load.
This makes Fortex milk thistle extract relevant for those who want targeted botanical support rather than a broad mixed formula.
Usage Context
Milk thistle is often used when the liver may be under a higher functional load from various factors, such as:
- Lifestyle factors
- Rich food
- Alcohol
- Long-term use of various products
It may suit adults who are looking to complement seasonal periods of heavier eating, times of increased dietary strain, or a more mindful approach to metabolic health.
Important Notes
Like many plant extracts, milk thistle works best as part of a broader picture: balanced meals, moderate alcohol intake, and attention to how you feel over time. This product is not a medicine, and it is not meant to replace medical advice or prescribed treatment.
Please consult a healthcare professional before use if you:
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Are taking medicines
- Have a liver or gallbladder condition
Specifications
| Brand | Fortex |
|---|---|
| By Concern | Liver support |
| Herbs and extracts in the composition | Milk thistle |
| Key component | Silymarin (milk thistle) |
| Dosage form | In capsules |
| Supplement type | Plant extract |
| Formulation features | Single-ingredient |
| Key ingredient | Milk thistle |
Delivery - terms and prices
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Dispatch 1–2 working days; in transit: Estonia and Finland up to 3 days, Latvia 3–4 days, Lithuania 4–5 days, Poland up to 7 days.
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Customer Questions
The card contains no comparison with ordinary seed powder. The description is a general reference on the seeds of milk thistle (Silybum marianum): they contain fatty oil and essential oil, chromones, resins, biogenic amines and a complex of flavonolignans, the main ones being silybin, silydianin and silychristin (the complex is called silymarin). The product name is «Maarjaohaka ekstrakt N60» (milk thistle extract, 60 pieces per pack); the silymarin content of the extract, the method of standardisation, the form (capsules or tablets), the composition and the dose are not stated on the card.
The card does not name the situations in which the supplement is chosen: it has no directions for use, dose, composition, warnings or storage conditions — only a general reference on milk thistle seeds and their flavonolignans (silymarin). This information should be checked on the packaging.
The detailed mechanism of action on liver cells is described on the card for silymarin as a substance (the complex of flavonolignans of milk thistle seeds: silybin, silydianin, silychristin), not for this product: the silymarin content of the extract, the dose and the directions for use are not stated on the card, and there is no supporting data on the effect of this particular supplement. Therefore we make no statements here about protecting or treating the liver.
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