Product analysis
Milk Thistle offers a focused botanical option for liver-related support, although benefits remain uncertain because research findings vary by preparation. The silymarin amount is unclear, making it difficult to match the serving to a studied preparation.
AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works
Nutrient Quality40
The silymarin preparation is named, but its relative quality remains uncertain. Different extract-related quantities do not establish a single interchangeable active amount.
Ingredient Transparency100
The ingredient amount and silymarin form are declared. Differing extract-related quantities do not establish a clear active silymarin exposure.
Value For Money60
The milk thistle comparison suggests moderate value for the serving. Unclear active exposure limits what that price comparison says about likely benefit.
Customer Satisfaction73
Customer feedback is favorable, with a modest number of ratings. Specific experiences and health benefits cannot be inferred from the ratings.
Product Focus88
Liver-related support is the clear purpose, but findings vary by preparation and remain mixed. Routine toxin clearance is not established.
- Format
Capsule - Container
- 90 Capsule(s)
- Per serving
- $0.13
- Customer rating
- 4.7 · 247 ratings
Goals
Milk thistle has formulation-specific liver-disease research, but findings are mixed and do not establish routine toxin clearance. Whole extract, silymarin and silybin are distinct and their amounts cannot be interchanged. An unspecified silymarin amount does not establish its active exposure.
How this product is rated for Liver & Detox
Ingredient fit100
Goal fit
Dose adequacy
Pathways60
Depth
Breadth
Evidence88
Evidence strength
Studied preparation
Formulation logic100
Partner coverage
Conflicts
Effective doses
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Milk Thistle Seed Extract, Dried (Silymarin) | 185 mg | |
Milk Thistle seed extract | 290 mg |
How this ingredient is rated
Composition and Label Disclosure45
Declared Silymarin Concentration
Composition and Label Disclosure0
Extract and Marker Amount Disclosure
Commercial Price and Usability60
Selected-Serving Price Comparison
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Sources
Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.
- The effect of silymarin on liver enzymes in patients taking isotretinoin: A randomized clinical trial.
- A randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of therapeutic effects of silymarin in β-thalassemia major patients receiving desferrioxamine.
- Effect of aerobic training with silymarin consumption on glycemic indices and liver enzymes in men with type 2 diabetes.
- Impact of silymarin-supplemented cookies on liver enzyme and inflammatory markers in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients.
- Impact of Silymarin Supplements on Liver Enzyme Levels: A Systematic Review.