What is Milk Thistle Extract 20:1?
Milk Thistle Extract 20:1 is a standardized herbal extract (20:1) obtained from the Milk thistle plant. It is used as a raw material in dietary supplement production.
Product Properties
- Part used: Seed li>
- Standardization: 20:1
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0 % |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
| E. Coli | Negative in 10 g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25 g |
What is Milk Thistle Extract 20:1 Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Milk Thistle Extract 20:1 used for? Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a standardized herbal raw material used in dietary supplements to support liver health and digestion (antioxidant silymarin) due to its Silymarin (primarily silibinin, a flavonolignan complex) content. With its standardized 20:1 content (standardized extract containing 80% silymarin), it provides a consistent ingredient source in formulations such as powder, capsules, tablets, and seed powder.
Benefits and Main Uses of Milk Thistle Extract 20:1
- Liver support: The antioxidant effects of silymarin in protecting liver cells have been researched; however, NCCIH states that there is insufficient high-quality evidence for definitive results in humans (limited evidence).
- Digestive comfort: EMA/HMPc recognizes some milk thistle seed preparations for traditional use in relieving digestive discomfort.
- Blood sugar and metabolic markers: Results have been reported as most promising for blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes and in some liver markers; however, the evidence is mixed (limited evidence).
- Antioxidant protection: Silymarin is an antioxidant compound that neutralizes free radicals.
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
Silymarin acts as a powerful antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals and helping to protect liver cells from toxic damage by stabilizing cell membranes.
Forms of Use (Tablet, Capsule, Powder)
The powder form can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (since it is water-soluble) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive Plant List Check
Milk thistle is included among the plants permitted for use (positive list) under the Turkish Food Codex dietary supplement regulations. The permitted/used part: Seed.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
According to the Restricted Substances List for Dietary Supplements, a daily usage limit of 450mg/day applies to this component/extract. Label warning: “Allergic reactions may occur. It may move gallstones.”
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry place protected from light. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years, but it may vary by manufacturer. The CoA document of the relevant batch should be consulted for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA, and supply conditions for Milk Thistle Extract 20:1.
References
The usage information on this page is compiled from official herbal monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material and is not intended for the diagnosis or treatment of disease.