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Milk Thistle Extract 175 mg

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Milk Thistle 175 mg
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Score74

A low-cost, focused extract is easy to use, but its active silymarin dose cannot be confirmed.

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Quantity:300 Capsule(s) • (300 servings)
Goals:
Detoxification

Score 74

A low-cost, focused extract is easy to use, but its active silymarin dose cannot be confirmed.

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$35.99($0.11 per serving)
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Analysis

Milk thistle extract provides a direct liver-support concept without unrelated botanicals. The total extract weight is disclosed clearly and works well for a simple capsule routine.

No standardization percentage, active silymarin yield, or plant-part source is provided. Those gaps make the stated extract amount difficult to compare with better characterized products.

The large supply and low serving cost are practical strengths. It is best treated as a budget extract rather than a verified high-potency option.

Who is it for
  • Budget-conscious adults
  • People seeking a single milk thistle extract
  • Long-term users who value a large supply
Best for
  • Simple daily supplementation
  • Low-cost liver-support routines
  • Avoiding multi-herb blends

Pros

  • One active ingredient
  • Clear extract weight
  • Large supply with low serving cost

Cons

  • No active silymarin yield
  • Plant part is not disclosed
  • Basic dry capsule

Warnings

  • Milk thistle may cause nausea, gas, or loose stools in sensitive users.
  • People allergic to ragweed, daisies, or related plants may also react to milk thistle.
  • Milk thistle may affect blood-sugar control; people using insulin or glucose-lowering medicine should check with their prescriber.

Nutrient quality

73 High impact

<p>A focused single extract fits the intended use without obvious padding or excess. Missing active-yield and source details substantially limit dose confidence.</p>.

Ingredient transparency

75 High impact

<p>The single active amount is disclosed and no blend hides the formula. Usage, excipient, plant-part, and standardization details are still missing.</p>.

Customer satisfaction

63 Moderate impact

<p>The average rating is exceptionally strong, and the feedback volume supports confidence in it. No specific experience details are supplied to assess recurring complaints or purpose fit.</p>.

Value for money

83 Highest impact

<p>Economical long-term use and a filler-free design support good value. Unverified active potency limits the value advantage over standardized alternatives.</p>.

Report analysis

Goals

Detoxification
Impact
High effect
A- Goal FitC- Strength of SupportD- CoverageA Formula Quality

Milk thistle offers direct liver-focused antioxidant and cell-protective support. Silymarin is named, making the product more relevant than a generic herbal cleanse.

The label does not state a standardization percentage or actual active silymarin yield. That uncertainty keeps a seemingly practical extract from qualifying as a fully verified high-potency option.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Milk Thistle extract (Silymarin)
 175 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
Report overview
Milk Thistle (Silymarin) · 175 mg OverallScore21
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value

The extract has a very low serving cost and identifies silymarin as its form. Its standardization percentage, active silymarin amount, and plant-part source are missing. A basic dry capsule adds no stated absorption advantage.

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