{"product_id":"madbarn-milk-thistle-1kg","title":"MadBarn Milk Thistle 1kg","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMad Barn’s Milk Thistle seed extract\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a dried, powdered form of the seed of the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSilybum marianum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplant. This herb can be added to equine diets to\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esupport liver and hoof health\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand protect against free radical damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMilk Thistle, also known as\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSt. Mary’s Thistle\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a Mediterranean plant that contains various active compounds collectively called\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esilymarin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich include silybin. The main site of action of milk thistle extract is the liver and it has been well-researched for its effects on\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eliver disease\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein humans.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[1]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSilymarin is an effective\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eanti-oxidant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat is thought to\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eprotect the liver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom injury related to toxins, fat accumulation, and iron overload. Horses that are prone to liver issues might benefit from milk thistle supplementation to\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehelp detox the liver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand support its function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMilk thistle has been shown to protect the liver from\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etoxins in the environment\u003c\/strong\u003e, like those found in poisonous mushrooms. Liver damage might occur in horses if they consume poisonous plants like\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eragwort or red maple trees\u003c\/strong\u003e. If these are prevalent in your area, consider adding milk thistle to your\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehorse’s diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEasy keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat tend to have cresty neck and other abnormal fat deposits might have excess\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efat in the liver\u003c\/strong\u003e. Overweight\/obese horses and those with\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eequine metabolic syndrome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCushing’s disease\/PPID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emight benefit from milk thistle supplementation to help protect their liver and support its function. In humans, silymarin has been shown to protect against the negative effects of fat accumulation in the liver.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[2]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMilk thistle could provide nutritional support for\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehorses with laminitis\u003c\/strong\u003e. Laminitis is partly caused by toxins that create inflammatory responses in the hoof. The\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eanti-inflammatory properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof milk thistle have been shown to protect the tissues of the hoof from toxins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn one study, tissue extracted from horse hooves was challenged with toxins and treated with milk thistle or silymarin. The protocol was able to\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eneutralize the toxin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eimprove the structural integrity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof the tissue.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[3]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFurther research is needed to verify these effects in horses consuming oral milk thistle supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis herb might help horses that are prone to seasonal\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eallergies\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003elike heaves, due to its\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eanti-inflammatory properties\u003c\/strong\u003e. It might also have benefits for horses affected by allergic reactions to Culcoides, also known as\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“sweet itch”\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you suspect your horse has\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehigh exposure to iron\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein their feed or water, you may want to consider supplementing their diet with milk thistle. In humans that are genetically prone to iron overload, this herb has been shown to\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edecrease iron absorption\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSilymarin also acts as an\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eiron chelator\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it binds iron molecules and may help reduce serum ferritin levels and iron stores in tissues.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[4]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMilk thistle is often used to\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eincrease breast milk production in women\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby increasing prolactin levels.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[5]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt is unclear whether it safe to use this product in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elactating mares\u003c\/strong\u003e. Consult your veterinarian if you are considering using milk thistle to\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eincrease milk production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein mares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo include Mad Barn’s milk thistle extract in your horse’s diet, we suggest a dosage of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4.5 grams per 500 kg of bodyweight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eper day. You may want to start feeding a smaller amount and increase gradually over several weeks to minimize avoidance and improve tolerability. It can be\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eprovided as dried powder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eadded directly to the feed or\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebrewed into a tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat is poured over the feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMilk Thistle is\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egenerally well tolerated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein horses. It has not been studied in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebreeding or pregnant horses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eso its safety in these animals can not be assured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn humans it has been shown to cause\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ediarrhea and other gastrointestinal upsets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein a minority of people. In healthy horses, concentrated milk thistle extract in the form of silibinin phospholipid resulted in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eno adverse effects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhen given at a dose of up to 52 mg per kg of bodyweight (26 grams for a 500 kg horse) for one week on four separate occasions.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[6]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou should always consult a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003equalified nutritionist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebefore altering your feed program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ingredients small-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEEDING DIRECTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"strong-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"left-text\"\u003eIngredient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eServing Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"left-text\"\u003eMilk Thistle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5 g \/ day per 500 kg (1100 lb) body weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ingredients-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMilk Thistle Seed Ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-tab-title\"\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"far fa-list-alt\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDirections for Use:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-bar\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"tab-button active\" onclick=\"openTab(event, 'kg')\"\u003eMetric (KG)\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"weightab\" id=\"kg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dosetable\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"feedtable\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScoops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 200 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"center\"\u003e1\/2 scoop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"center\"\u003e2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 – 500 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"center\"\u003e1 scoop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"center\"\u003e4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 500 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"center\"\u003e1.5 scoops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"center\"\u003e6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\" class=\"tablefooter\"\u003e1 scoop = 9 cc = 4 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"G\u0026E Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49428799717611,"sku":"mqw1789653771428","price":20.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4014\/9483\/files\/madbarn-milk-thistle-1kg_1.webp?v=1789653775","url":"https:\/\/stretchmobilitywear.shop\/products\/madbarn-milk-thistle-1kg","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}