Product Name Milk Thistle Extract Latin Name Silybum marianum Active Ingredient Silymarin Content 80% Test Method UV Extract Method Solvent Extraction Part Used Seed Appearance Light yellow powder CAS No. 84604-20-6 Formula C25H22O10 Good for Liver Milk thistle could offer a possible benefit for people whose liver is damaged by industrial toxins, such as toluene and xylene. Andaid people with alcohol-related liver disease. Help Diabetes Milk thistle can improve diabetes by a decrease in blood sugar levels and an improvement in cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes.Researchers also have found that milk thistle improved insulin resistance. Cardioprotective By lowering LDL "bad" cholesterol levels, milk thistle can help decrease the chance of developing heart disease.