Milk Thistle Extract
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Licence holder
- Canada YouHealth Life Science & Technology Group
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80093389
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 17 July 2019
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Capsule
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Non traditionnelle
If this product were sold in France
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Vitamine C: up to 200 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (4 unités posologiques par jour au plus, pour les adultes), above the maximum dose of 180 mg set in France for a food supplement (2006 Order, not revised since November 2006).
arrêté du 9 mai 2006, annexe III. French orders of 9 May 2006 and 14 November 2006 as published in the Official Journal (maximum daily doses), retrieved 21 October 2026.
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Zinc: up to 20 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (4 unités posologiques par jour au plus, pour les adultes), above the maximum dose of 15 mg set in France for a food supplement (2006 Order, not revised since November 2006).
arrêté du 9 mai 2006, annexe III. French orders of 9 May 2006 and 14 November 2006 as published in the Official Journal (maximum daily doses), retrieved 21 October 2026.
- Conditions légales
Brassica oleracea L.: L'étiquetage doit comporter un avertissement recommandant aux personnes ayant une hypothyroïdie ou un traitement de la thyroïde de consulter leur médecin.
arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I. French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, retrieved 23 October 2026.
A daily quantity is calculated only for an explicit adult oral dosage, stated per day and in a solid unit matching the product form. Ambiguous units, liquids, powders and paediatric doses are not extrapolated. A quantity not calculated is not compared with dose limits. This analysis does not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Composition
| Medicinal ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source | Maximum per day, adult |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamine C Source : Acide ascorbique | 50 milligramme | 200,000 µg |
| Zinc Source : Picolinate de zinc | 5 milligramme | 20,000 µg |
| Brassica oleracea var. italica Source : En entier | 25 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Magnésium Source : Malate de magnésium | 37.5 milligramme | 150,000 µg |
| Vitamine B12 Source : Méthylcobalamine | 37.5 microgrammes | Not calculated |
| N-Acétyl-L-cystéine Source : N-Acétyl-L-cystéine | 50 milligramme | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Cellulose microcristalline, Dioxyde de silicium, Stéarate de magnésium, Eau, Hypromellose
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | minimum: 19 years | 2 Capsule | 2 days |
Uses authorised in Canada
Text supplied in English because no French text is available.
Milk thistle is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a hepatoprotectant/ liver protectant. (Used in Herbal Medicine to) help(s) to support liver function. Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve digestive disturbances/dyspepsia. Source of/Provides antioxidants. Source of antioxidant(s)/Provides antioxidant(s) that help(s) fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals. A factor in the maintenance of good health. Source of vitamin(s)/mineral(s)/vitamin(s) and mineral(s) to support biological functions which play a key role in the maintenance of good health. Supports good health. Helps to maintain the body's ability to metabolize nutrients. Helps to maintain healthy bones, hair, nail and/or skin. Helps (to) maintain/support immune function/system. Helps to maintain normal function of the thyroid gland. Helps to form red blood cells. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth and maintain proper muscle function and tissue formation. Helps in tissue formation. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth and/or gums and in connective tissue formation. Helps in wound healing and connective tissue formation.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
No French warning text available in the imported data.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80093389
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
The evidence date of this ingredient list is unknown.
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