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Milk Thistle 350 mg
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Score54
A clear milk thistle-and-kutki base is undermined by two proprietary blends. Low transparency is the main limit despite reasonable serving value.
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Quantity:60 Capsule(s) • (30 servings)
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Detoxification

Score 54

A clear milk thistle-and-kutki base is undermined by two proprietary blends. Low transparency is the main limit despite reasonable serving value.
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Analysis

The formula lists 350 mg milk thistle seed extract and 200 mg kutki root extract. Those two visible ingredients give it a coherent liver and bile-support direction.

A 300 mg proprietary liver-support blend and 23 mg absorption blend hide their individual ingredients and amounts. The milk thistle entry also lacks a silymarin percentage.

Thirty two-capsule servings offer reasonable short-term use. Greater disclosure would be needed before combining it confidently with medicines or other complex supplements.

Who is it for
  • Adults who can verify both proprietary blends
  • People seeking milk thistle with kutki
  • Users comfortable with a two-capsule serving
Best for
  • Short-term botanical use
  • Milk thistle and kutki combination
  • Value-conscious users after full label review

Pros

  • 350 mg milk thistle extract
  • 200 mg kutki is disclosed
  • Thirty servings
  • Coherent visible botanical base

Cons

  • Two proprietary blends
  • No silymarin percentage
  • Hidden ingredients block interaction review
  • Only thirty servings
  • Absorption claim cannot be assessed

Warnings

  • Kutki may be unsuitable with bile-duct obstruction or symptomatic gallstones.
  • Undisclosed blend ingredients prevent reliable checking for allergens and medication interactions.
  • Milk thistle may cause reactions in people sensitive to ragweed-family plants.

Nutrient quality

53 Moderate impact

Named milk thistle and kutki provide a relevant botanical foundation. Missing standardization and opaque blends undermine dose quality and formulation precision.

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Ingredient transparency

41 Lower impact

Named actives and blend totals provide partial disclosure. Hidden components, vague naming, incomplete directions, and absent excipients severely limit transparency.

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Customer satisfaction

69 High impact

The aggregate satisfaction signal is favorable and has some support from the supplied volume. Specific experience details are absent, so complaint patterns and purpose fit cannot be confirmed.

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Value for money

61 Moderate impact

Accessible serving value and relevant named botanicals support moderate appeal. Opaque blends and unverified active yields limit effective value.

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Goals

Detoxification
Detoxification
Impact
Moderate effect
B- Goal FitD- Strength of SupportD+ CoverageD+ Formula Quality
Milk Thistle · 350 mg

Milk thistle and kutki provide a direct liver and bile-support focus, giving the formula meaningful detoxification alignment. Evidence is limited by missing silymarin standardization and proprietary blends that hide the identity or amount of additional actives.

The listed milk thistle and kutki amounts suggest some potential depth, but the actual active yield and value of the absorption blend remain uncertain. Kutki may promote bile flow and may be unsuitable for people with a blocked bile duct or symptomatic gallstones.

Study evidence
Milk Thistle Supportive 46 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Milk Thistle Seed Extract (Silymarin)
 350 mg
Proprietary Liver Support Blend
300 mg
Kutki Root Extract
200 mg
Proprietary Absorption Blend
23 mg
Adults 18–50 Dairy Free
Report overview
Milk Thistle (Silymarin) · 350 mg OverallScore28
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value

The seed extract is clearly identified, but the label does not state its silymarin standardization or active yield. An undisclosed absorption blend does not establish a proven delivery advantage. The low serving cost is appealing, though uncertain potency limits confidence in value.

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Sources

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

  1. Are alterations needed in Silybum marianum (Silymarin) administration practices? A novel outlook and meta-analysis on randomized trials targeting liver injury.
    Shahsavari K; Ardekani SS; Ardekani MRS; Esfahani MM; Kazemizadeh H; Jamialahmadi T; Iranshahi M; Khanavi M; Hasanpour M · BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2025
    Meta-analysis3,545 participants55 studies pooledDetoxification forMilk Thistle
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. A double-blinded randomized controlled trial of silymarin for the prevention of antituberculosis drug-induced liver injury.
    Luangchosiri C; Thakkinstian A; Chitphuk S; Stitchantrakul W; Petraksa S; Sobhonslidsuk A · BMC complementary and alternative medicine · 2016
    Randomized trial55 participantsDetoxification forMilk Thistle
  5. Effect of 8 Weeks milk thistle powder (silymarin extract) supplementation on fatty liver disease in patients candidates for bariatric surgery.
    Mirhashemi SH; Hakakzadeh A; Yeganeh FE; Oshidari B; Rezaee SP · Metabolism open · 2022
    Observational studyDetoxification forMilk Thistle
  6. A randomized controlled trial to assess the safety and efficacy of silymarin on symptoms, signs and biomarkers of acute hepatitis.
    El-Kamary SS; Shardell MD; Abdel-Hamid M; Ismail S; El-Ateek M; Metwally M; Mikhail N; Hashem M; Mousa A; Aboul-Fotouh A; El-Kassas M; Esmat G; Strickland GT · Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology · 2009
    Randomized trial105 participantsDetoxification forMilk Thistle
  7. Evaluation of Hepatoprotective Effect of Silymarin Among Under Treatment Tuberculosis Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
    Marjani M; Baghaei P; Kazempour Dizaji M; Gorji Bayani P; Fahimi F; Tabarsi P; Velayati AA · Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR · 2016
    Randomized trial70 participantsDetoxification forMilk Thistle
  8. The hepatorenal protective effects of silymarin in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
    Erfanian SS; Ansari H; Javanmard SH; Amini Z; Hajigholami A · BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2024
    Randomized trial100 participantsDetoxification forMilk Thistle
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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