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Milk Thistle

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Milk Thistle 607 mg
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Score72
A substantial stated extract amount in a flexible liquid format. Lack of standardization and extraction detail makes the true silymarin dose unclear.
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Liquid
Quantity:1 Fluid Ounce • (42 servings)
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Detoxification

Score 72

A substantial stated extract amount in a flexible liquid format. Lack of standardization and extraction detail makes the true silymarin dose unclear.
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$15.18($0.36 per serving)
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Analysis

The liquid supplies 607 mg milk thistle extract per stated serving. It may suit people who want flexible use or have difficulty swallowing capsules.

No silymarin amount or percentage is listed, and the extraction strength is not supplied. A large extract weight therefore does not confirm a large active dose.

Forty-two servings provide moderate bottle life, but measuring a liquid adds variability. The product fits format preference better than users demanding standardized potency.

Who is it for
  • Adults who prefer liquid botanicals
  • People unable to swallow capsules
  • Users comfortable measuring each serving
Best for
  • Liquid milk thistle use
  • Flexible serving routines
  • Avoiding pills

Pros

  • 607 mg extract weight is listed
  • Liquid format
  • Forty-two servings
  • Single-botanical focus

Cons

  • No silymarin standardization
  • Extraction strength is absent
  • Plant part is not stated
  • Liquid measuring can be less precise

Warnings

  • Milk thistle may trigger a reaction in people sensitive to ragweed-family plants.
  • Liquid milk thistle may cause digestive discomfort in sensitive users.

Nutrient quality

70 High impact

A substantial liquid extract provides a focused and convenient format. Unknown plant part, standardization, and active yield limit the quality assessment.

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Ingredient transparency

75 High impact

The active amount is visible without a hidden blend. Extract identity, usage, and non-active carrier details remain incomplete.

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Customer satisfaction

65 Moderate 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

75 High impact

A focused liquid format and reasonable serving value support moderate appeal. Unverified active potency limits comparison with standardized extracts.

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Goals

Detoxification
Detoxification
Impact
Moderate effect
B+ Goal FitF Strength of SupportF CoverageA Formula Quality
Milk Thistle · 607 mg

Milk thistle offers a direct liver-cell and antioxidant role in a simple liquid extract. The total extract weight is substantial, but the active silymarin amount cannot be determined from the supplied label.

Liquid delivery may be convenient, yet it does not replace the need for extract standardization. The product covers one liver-support pathway and provides no additional conjugation cofactors or intestinal support.

Study evidence
Milk Thistle Supportive 46 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Milk Thistle extract
607 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Organic
Report overview
Milk Thistle · 607 mg OverallScore28
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value

The liquid extract may offer better delivery than a basic dry capsule, but no silymarin standardization or active amount is disclosed. The plant part used for the extract is also unspecified. Its serving cost is near the collection norm, yet the unknown potency keeps value only moderate.

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84 Performance

Milk Thistle

Kroeger Herb Products Co.
<p>A separate silymarin amount from milk thistle seed makes potency unusually easy 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>
82 Performance

Super Milk Thistle

Nature's Way
<p>Well-disclosed silymarin and silybin amounts form a strong milk thistle core, with artichoke adding relevant bile support. 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>
86 Performance

Milk Thistle Extract 175 mg

Lake Avenue Nutrition
<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

Milk Thistle Extract 175 mg

Lake Avenue Nutrition
<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>
80 Budget

Silymarin Complex

California Gold Nutrition
<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>
78 Budget

Milk Thistle 30:1 Extract

Jarrow Formulas
<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

Milk Thistle

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

Milk Thistle

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