MAD BARN Milk Thistle Liver Support Supplement for Horses, 2.2 lb (1 kg)

Milk Thistle is a natural herb rich in silymarin, known for supporting healthy liver function and normal detoxification processes. It aids in protecting horses from oxidative damage and supports overall wellness.

• Natural antioxidant support for horses
• Helps protect the liver from environmental toxins
• Supports metabolism and normal regulation of inflammation
• Safe to feed to metabolic and laminitic horses

Mad Barn’s Milk Thistle is a dried, powdered form of the seed of the Silybum marianum plant. This herb can be added to equine diets to support healthy liver function and provide antioxidants.

Milk Thistle, also known as St. Mary’s Thistle, is a Mediterranean plant that contains various active compounds collectively called silymarin which include silybin. The main site of action of milk thistle is the liver and it has been well-researched for its effects on liver function in humans. ^[1]

Silymarin is an effective antioxidant that is thought to support the liver in times of injury related to toxins, fat accumulation, and iron overload.

Milk thistle helps protect the liver from toxins in the environment, like those found in poisonous mushrooms, ragwort or red maple trees. If these are prevalent in your area, consider adding milk thistle to your horse’s diet.

Horses and ponies with hyperlipemia may have excess fat in the liver. Milk thistle supplementation may help to support their liver and its normal function. In humans, silymarin has been shown to protect against the negative effects of fat accumulation in the liver.