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Milk Thistle 175 mg

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Milk Thistle 175 mg
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Score81
Strong serving value helps, but unverified silymarin potency keeps this from being a precise milk thistle choice.
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Quantity:180 Capsule(s) • (180 servings)
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Score 81

Strong serving value helps, but unverified silymarin potency keeps this from being a precise milk thistle choice.
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Analysis

A 175 mg milk thistle seed extract supplies a straightforward single-herb formula. The large bottle format supports sustained use without adding unrelated ingredients.

No silymarin percentage or active-marker weight is given in the supplied data. Dry-capsule delivery also offers no disclosed strategy to address limited silymarin absorption.

Adults who mainly value simplicity and serving economy may find it suitable. Users comparing clinical-style doses need a standardized extract with a stated silymarin yield.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking economical milk thistle
  • People wanting a single-herb capsule
  • Long-term users comfortable with unstandardized potency
Best for
  • Basic milk thistle maintenance
  • Simple liver-support routines
  • Long-serving supplementation

Pros

  • Focused one-ingredient design
  • Clearly states extract weight
  • Efficient long-term serving format

Cons

  • No silymarin standardization is stated
  • Dry capsule lacks absorption support
  • Potency cannot be compared precisely

Warnings

  • Milk thistle may cause mild digestive symptoms, particularly when first introduced.
  • Ragweed-family allergy can increase the chance of sensitivity to milk thistle.
  • Users of medicines with a narrow safety range should check for milk-thistle interactions before prolonged use.

Nutrient quality

80 Highest impact

Seed sourcing is appropriate, but the dry extract lacks a disclosed silymarin yield or absorption support. The extract weight is clear, while the effective active amount cannot be confirmed.

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Ingredient transparency

79 High impact

Active ingredients generally have stated amounts and no proprietary blend hides a dose. Serving counts are available, while full directions and the other-ingredients list are missing.

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Customer satisfaction

71 High impact

The supplied aggregate rating is strong and the rating volume provides some confidence in that metric. No comment-level evidence is available to assess recurring complaints or confirm how experience matches the intended purpose.

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Value for money

95 Highest impact

Very favorable serving value partly offsets the missing active-yield information. The focused formula and large supply compare well with basic dry milk thistle products.

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Goals

Detoxification
Detoxification
Impact
Moderate effect
B Goal FitF Strength of SupportF CoverageA- Formula Quality
Milk Thistle · 175 mg

Milk thistle seed extract is relevant to liver-cell protection and antioxidant defense. The single-ingredient capsule is focused and avoids unrelated additions.

No silymarin percentage or active amount is provided, so the effective dose cannot be confirmed. The dry capsule also lacks a named absorption-enhancing system, leaving delivery uncertain.

Study evidence
Milk Thistle Supportive 46 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Milk Thistle Seed Extract (Silymarin)
 175 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free
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Milk Thistle (Silymarin) · 175 mg OverallScore19
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value

The seed extract identifies the preferred plant part, but it does not disclose a silymarin percentage or another active-marker amount. Absorption support is also absent, so the amount likely available to the body is uncertain. The low serving cost offers basic value, though the missing potency details make it hard to judge an effective dose.

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82 Performance

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86 Performance

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<p>A meaningful total silymarin amount from milk thistle seed makes potency straightforward to assess. The clearer active profile or delivery form makes potency easier to judge than in the original, though any broader companion-ingredient role may be lost.</p>
87 Budget

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<p>A meaningful total silymarin amount from milk thistle seed makes potency straightforward to assess. It costs less per serving than the original, while differences in extract amount, delivery format, or companion herbs should guide the final choice.</p>
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<p>Milk thistle anchors a coherent liver-support combination with dandelion, artichoke, turmeric, ginger, and black pepper. It costs less per serving than the original, while differences in extract amount, delivery format, or companion herbs should guide the final choice.</p>
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<p>A concentrated single-ingredient extract provides focused liver-support value at a very accessible serving cost. It costs less per serving than the original, while differences in extract amount, delivery format, or companion herbs should guide the final choice.</p>
85 Value

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Paradise
<p>A substantial stated silymarin amount provides focused milk thistle potency in a simple formula. The balance of disclosed milk-thistle quality and serving economy offers a favorable value trade-off, with formula breadth and delivery form remaining practical differences.</p>
84 Value

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Nature's Answer
<p>A meaningful stated silymarin amount is paired with a small whole-herb component in a focused formula. The balance of disclosed milk-thistle quality and serving economy offers a favorable value trade-off, with formula breadth and delivery form remaining practical differences.</p>
79 Value

Milk Thistle

Solgar
<p>A standardized extract paired with whole milk thistle powder gives the formula a sensible, focused structure. The balance of disclosed milk-thistle quality and serving economy offers a favorable value trade-off, with formula breadth and delivery form remaining practical differences.</p>
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. The effect of silymarin on liver enzymes in patients taking isotretinoin: A randomized clinical trial.
    Mirnezami M; Jafarimanesh H; Rezagholizamenjany M; Alimoradian A; Ranjbaran M · Dermatologic therapy · 2021
    Randomized trial74 participantsDetoxification forMilk Thistle
  2. A randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of therapeutic effects of silymarin in β-thalassemia major patients receiving desferrioxamine.
    Moayedi B; Gharagozloo M; Esmaeil N; Maracy MR; Hoorfar H; Jalaeikar M · European journal of haematology · 2013
    Randomized trial97 participantsDetoxification forMilk Thistle
  3. Effect of aerobic training with silymarin consumption on glycemic indices and liver enzymes in men with type 2 diabetes.
    Ghalandari K; Shabani M; Khajehlandi A; Mohammadi A · Archives of physiology and biochemistry · 2023
    Randomized trial60 participantsDetoxification forMilk Thistle
  4. Impact of silymarin-supplemented cookies on liver enzyme and inflammatory markers in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients.
    Jaffar HM; Bader Ul Ain H; Tufail T; Hanif A; Malik T · Food science & nutrition · 2024
    Clinical trial64 participantsDetoxification forMilk Thistle
  5. Impact of Silymarin Supplements on Liver Enzyme Levels: A Systematic Review.
    Calderon Martinez E; Herrera D; Mogan S; Hameed Z; Jangda AA; Khan TJ; Mroke P; Sajid S; Shah YR; Baig I · Cureus · 2023
    Systematic review3,846 participants29 studies pooledDetoxification forMilk Thistle