{"product_id":"omega-equine-milk-thistle-1kg-101049","title":"Omega Equine Milk Thistle 1kg","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eOmega Milk Thistle\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eA hedgerow staple which provides incredible support to the liver, kidney and pancreas\u003c\/em\u003e\r\n\r\nMilk thistle is a prickly plant with distinctive purple flowers, widely seen growing in the UK. While the spikes deter snacking, the seeds are rich in antioxidants and an important bioflavonoid known as silymarin complex. The seeds are regularly fed to horses to \u003cstrong\u003epromote optimum liver health, supporting effective liver function \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e assisting in healthy liver cell growth and renewal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\r\n\r\nSupporting the liver has a number of knock on effects for general horse health and well-being. These include:\r\n\r\n \r\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA healthy liver \u003cstrong\u003emore effectively flushes toxins and chemicals from the body\u003c\/strong\u003e. Milk thistle supports this mechanism by \u003cstrong\u003esustaining the body’s natural cleansing and detoxifying process\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe liver is hugely important for the \u003cstrong\u003ehealth of the digestive system, blood and metabolism\u003c\/strong\u003e. Keeping it in optimum health is beneficial for \u003cstrong\u003emanufacuring blood protein\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eblood clotting\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e producing digestive bile\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cstrong\u003e the processing and abortion of fats\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe health of skin, hooves and laminae are intrinsically linked with liver health. A healthy liver results in \u003cstrong\u003estrong skin\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esupports the bodies own protection against sunburn\u003c\/strong\u003e and has shown linked with \u003cstrong\u003esupporting laminitis\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\nWhile milk thistle seeds are known to mainly support the liver, they also promote kidney and pancreatic health, conveniently \u003cstrong\u003eaiding nutrient absorption\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003ehealthy digestive system \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e urinary tract\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sourced by Omega Equine in the UK, this seemingly humble ingredient is a brilliant addition to the feed room, with multiple knock-on effects for horse health and well-being.","brand":"Omega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64069620105546,"sku":"RanchOmegaMilkThistle","price":16.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1090\/8503\/2778\/files\/Untitled-1600-x-1600-px-2026-05-07T161930.731.jpg?v=1792768420","url":"https:\/\/theranchstore.co.uk\/products\/omega-equine-milk-thistle-1kg-101049","provider":"The Ranch Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}