Silybin
Silybin
Botanical Name: Silybum marianum (L.)Gaertn
Appearance:White crystalline powder.
CAS Registry number: 22888-70-6
Molecular Formula: C25H22O10
Molecular Weight: 482.44
Specification:Silymarin 80% by UV Silybin 99% by HPLC
Brief Introduction:
Silybin is a polyphenolic flavonoid derived from milk thistle. Silymarin consists of three phytochemicals: silybin, silidianin and silicristin. Silybin is the most active phytochemicals and is largely responsible for the claimed benefits of silymarin.
Silybin is a antioxidant or free radical scavenger. Skin care products often contain silymarin because it antioxidant activity may reduce the risk for skin cancer risk.Silymarin provides protection against different stages of UVB-induced carcinogenesis.
Silybin protects the liver by promoting the growth of new liver cells. By inhibiting lipid peroxidation silymarin helps to reduce or prevent liver damage caused by alcohol, poisonous mushrooms, drugs and other toxins. Silymarin also helps with the digestion of fats.