Apexx Log - Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum marianum, 80% Silymarin)
Apexx Log - Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum marianum, 80% Silymarin)
Category: Standardised botanical extract
Form Used in Apexx01: Milk Thistle Extract, 80% Silymarin
Dose per Serving: 50 mg
Verification: Silymarin standardisation, identity, purity, stability, and safety testing
What Milk Thistle Is
Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) is a botanical source of:
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silymarin (standardised antioxidant complex)
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flavonolignans
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plant polyphenols
It has been used for metabolic and general wellness for centuries.
Why It Is Included in Apexx01
Milk Thistle is included because:
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it contributes a well-characterised antioxidant compound (silymarin)
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it complements Dandelion and Watercress within a metabolic botanical system
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it brings standardised flavonolignans that diversify the plant-based profile
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it fits a formula built on long-term, moderate, predictable inputs
Milk Thistle has no authorised EFSA claims, so we present it strictly on a compositional basis.
Why This Form: 80% Silymarin (Standardised)
Selected because:
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it ensures consistent silymarin levels
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it allows precise third-party verification
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it provides predictable potency across all batches
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it performs well in stability tests
Why This Dose: 50 mg
Chosen to:
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maintain balance with the other botanicals
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avoid overpowering bitterness
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ensure long-term daily suitability
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support compositional synergy, not intensity
How It Works Inside the Full Formula
Synergises with:
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Dandelion Root → metabolic support matrix
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Watercress Extract → added phytonutrients
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Glutathione → antioxidant layer
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CoQ10 → mitochondrial resilience
Together, these ingredients support the Metabolic Botanical System of Apexx01.
Verification & Testing
Each batch undergoes:
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silymarin content verification
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identity & purity checks
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microbial testing
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heavy metal screening
Compliant Summary
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Form: Milk Thistle Extract (80% silymarin)
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Dose: 50 mg
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Function: Standardised botanical antioxidant contribution
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Verified under The Apex Standard™
The Apex Protocol™
