Milk Thistle Extract (Silymarin 80%) Liver Support and Antioxidant Care
Milk Thistle Extract (Silymarin 80%) Liver Support and Antioxidant Care
Formulation Context
The ingredient profile of Milk Thistle Extract (Silymarin 80%) combines liver support with antioxidant care. Milk thistle extract standardised to 80% silymarin, the classic botanical for liver protection and detox formulations, with silybin content verified by HPLC.
Key Characteristics
- Liver Protection & Detox — Silymarin supports normal liver function and protects hepatocytes from oxidative stress.
- Antioxidant Activity — A potent free-radical scavenger that helps maintain the body's glutathione levels.
- Lifestyle Support — Popular in formulas for fatty liver concerns, late nights and alcohol-related oxidative load.
- Bile Flow — Traditionally used to support normal bile secretion and digestion of fats.
For a formulation built around Milk Thistle Extract (Silymarin 80%), evaluate liver support alongside antioxidant care rather than selecting the ingredient by name alone. Consider how these features fit the intended product format, the other ingredients and the expected user experience. A sample formulation can help establish the most suitable presentation before a larger production run.
The Silymarin Milk Thistle Extract profile should be assessed within the complete formula. Review appearance, mixing behaviour and stability under the intended storage conditions. The supplied ingredient photographs illustrate the material or its source; they do not establish a particular assay, grade or finished-product performance. Use written specifications to define the material being ordered.
Ingredient Details
| Appearance | Light yellow to brownish, fine powder |
|---|---|
| Assay / Active | Silymarin ≥ 80% (UV); silybin 30 – 40% (HPLC) |
| Form & Particle Size | Fine powder, 100% through 80 mesh; water-soluble grade available |
| Application | Milk thistle extract standardised to 80% silymarin, the classic botanical for liver protection and detox formulations, with silybin content verified by HPLC. |
| Packaging | 25 kg fibre drum with double PE liner |
| MOQ | 1 kg (samples 10–100 g) |
| Shelf Life & Storage | 24 months; cool, dry, protected from light |
Use Considerations
This is a food-grade raw material, not a medicine. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure disease. Finished-product suitability depends on the complete formulation and intended use.

-
Konjac Gum Glucomannan with Water Binding for Elastic Food Gel Formulas
Water Binding and elastic gel formation define the formulation focus of Konjac Gum. Konjac Gum is a natural glucomannan extracted from the tubers of Amorphophallus konjac, forming highly viscous solutions and thermo-irreversible gels with excellent water-binding... -
Pectin Food Additive with Fruit Origin for Gelling and Drink Stabilization
The Pectin ingredient profile combines fruit gel formation with beverage stabilization. Pectin is a natural polysaccharide extracted from citrus peel and apple pomace, widely used as a gelling agent, thickener and stabilizer, particularly in fruit-based... -
Inulin 90% Chicory Nutritional Supplement Prebiotic Fibre and Digestive Balance
Chicory-root inulin with an inulin content of 90% or more and a natural degree of polymerisation of DP 2–60, the reference prebiotic fibre for gut-health products.