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Milk Thistle 600 mg

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Milk Thistle 2400 mg
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Score67
Organic whole-herb sourcing is the appeal, but a burdensome serving and unknown silymarin yield limit targeted use.
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Quantity:120 Capsule(s) • (30 servings)
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Score 67

Organic whole-herb sourcing is the appeal, but a burdensome serving and unknown silymarin yield limit targeted use.
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Analysis

Organic freeze-dried milk thistle appeals to people who prefer whole-herb preparations over concentrated extracts. The single-ingredient design keeps the purpose clear.

A large 2,400 mg whole-herb amount does not reveal how much active silymarin is present. Missing plant-part identification is especially important because milk thistle seed is the usual source of the relevant flavonolignans.

Four capsules per serving add burden, and the daily supply is short relative to the bottle size. It fits whole-herb preferences better than users seeking efficient, standardized silymarin delivery.

Who is it for
  • Adults preferring whole-herb products
  • Users who value organic sourcing
Best for
  • Freeze-dried botanical use
  • Single-ingredient whole-herb supplementation

Pros

  • Organic milk thistle
  • Freeze-dried whole-herb format
  • No unrelated active ingredients

Cons

  • Four-capsule serving
  • No plant part identified
  • No quantified silymarin yield

Warnings

  • Milk thistle can cause digestive upset in some users; stop or reduce use if symptoms persist.
  • People allergic to ragweed-family plants may also react to milk thistle.
  • Milk thistle may affect blood sugar, so people using glucose-lowering medicine should discuss it with their clinician.

Nutrient quality

76 High impact

Organic freeze-drying may preserve the herb, but no plant part or active marker is disclosed. The whole-herb amount is large, though it cannot be compared with a standardized extract dose.

Ingredient transparency

73 High impact

The active ingredient has a stated amount without a hidden proprietary blend. Standardization or source details, daily-use directions, and non-active ingredients remain incomplete.

Customer satisfaction

58 Moderate impact

The supplied average rating is strong and is supported by very small review count. No detailed feedback is available to assess repeated complaints or purpose-specific experiences.

Value for money

55 Moderate impact

Organic sourcing and a focused formula provide some quality value. A high qualitative serving cost and four-capsule dose are difficult to justify without active potency.

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Goals

Detoxification
Detoxification
Impact
Moderate effect
B Goal FitF Strength of SupportF CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Milk Thistle · 2400 mg

Freeze-dried milk thistle provides a direct botanical connection to liver support. The single-ingredient design is easy to understand.

Whole-herb weight does not establish how much silymarin is delivered, and no plant part or standardization is stated. The four-capsule serving therefore offers uncertain potency despite the large listed amount.

Study evidence
Milk Thistle Supportive 46 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
organic freeze-dried Milk Thistle
2400 mg
Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Organic Vegetarian
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Milk Thistle · 2400 mg OverallScore10
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The large amount of freeze-dried milk thistle is not a standardized extract, so weight alone does not establish silymarin potency. The source plant part and active marker amount are also missing. A four-capsule serving and above-benchmark cost make it a weak value for targeted silymarin delivery.

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84 Performance

Milk Thistle

Nature's Answer
A silymarin-labeled milk-thistle extract provides more assessable active disclosure than a plain plant-mass claim. Its stronger combination of formulation quality and detoxification alignment makes it a more compelling focused option, although the formula remains focused rather than broad.
85 Performance

Milk Thistle

Paradise
A silymarin-labeled milk-thistle extract provides more assessable active disclosure than a plain plant-mass claim. Its stronger combination of formulation quality and detoxification alignment makes it a more compelling focused option, although the formula remains focused rather than broad.
79 Performance

Milk Thistle (Silymarin)

Mason Natural
A silymarin-labeled milk-thistle extract provides more assessable active disclosure than a plain plant-mass claim. Its stronger combination of formulation quality and detoxification alignment makes it a more compelling focused option, although the formula remains focused rather than broad.
84 Budget

Milk Thistle

Kroeger Herb Products Co.
A silymarin-labeled milk-thistle extract provides more assessable active disclosure than a plain plant-mass claim. A lower serving cost improves routine value, although the formula remains focused rather than broad.
82 Budget

Super Milk Thistle

Nature's Way
Clearly disclosed silybin and silymarin give the milk-thistle component unusually strong active characterization. A lower serving cost improves routine value, although the added licorice may be unsuitable for some users.
87 Budget

Milk Thistle Extract 175 mg

Lake Avenue Nutrition
A clearly labeled total-silymarin extract provides focused and readily assessable milk-thistle activity. A lower serving cost improves routine value, although the formula remains focused rather than broad.
79 Value

Milk Thistle

Solgar
A silymarin-labeled milk-thistle extract provides more assessable active disclosure than a plain plant-mass claim. Favorable serving economics and a well-defined milk-thistle core create a useful quality-to-cost balance, although the formula remains focused rather than broad.
82 Value

Milk Thistle Phytosome 300 mg

Swanson
A named milk-thistle phytosome provides a better-characterized absorption strategy than a basic, unstandardized herb amount. Favorable serving economics and a well-defined milk-thistle core create a useful quality-to-cost balance, although the formula remains focused rather than broad.
80 Value

Milk Thistle

Kirkman
A silymarin-labeled milk-thistle extract provides more assessable active disclosure than a plain plant-mass claim. Favorable serving economics and a well-defined milk-thistle core create a useful quality-to-cost balance, although the formula remains focused rather than broad.
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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