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(47 ratings)
Taurine 250 mg
Milk Thistle 150 mg
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Score60
A focused bile and digestive-support formula with useful taurine and botanicals, limited by an opaque enzyme blend.
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Quantity:180 Capsule(s) • (90 servings)
Goals:
Detoxification

Score 60

A focused bile and digestive-support formula with useful taurine and botanicals, limited by an opaque enzyme blend.
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$69.50($0.77 per serving)
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Analysis

The formula combines 225 mg ox bile with 250 mg taurine and a 160 mg enzyme blend. Milk thistle and turmeric add clearly identified botanical support.

Ox bile makes the product most relevant to people needing help with fat digestion rather than a vague cleanse. The proprietary enzyme blend does not identify individual enzymes or activity units, so its digestive strength cannot be judged.

Two capsules provide a focused but animal-derived formula. People with active gallbladder or bile-duct problems need professional guidance before using bile products.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking bile-related digestive support
  • People comfortable with bovine ingredients
Best for
  • Fat digestion support
  • Taurine and milk thistle combinations

Pros

  • Provides 225 mg ox bile
  • Includes 250 mg taurine
  • Uses milk thistle and turmeric extracts

Cons

  • Enzyme blend lacks activity units
  • Contains bovine bile
  • Not a general-purpose detox product

Warnings

  • Ox bile may worsen symptoms in people with bile-duct blockage, active gallstones, or severe diarrhea.
  • The bovine ingredient makes the formula unsuitable for vegans and some dietary restrictions.

Nutrient quality

67 High impact

Ox bile is clearly identified and the botanical extracts name relevant actives, but their standardization is incomplete. Ox bile is meaningful, while taurine and the botanical extracts are modest or difficult to quantify.

Ingredient transparency

59 Moderate impact

Most actives have amounts, but the enzyme blend does not disclose its individual enzymes or activities. Excipients and daily directions are absent from the supplied data, which leaves some label details uncertain.

Customer satisfaction

65 Moderate impact

The aggregate satisfaction average is exceptionally strong, though no detailed feedback is supplied. The limited volume supports only moderate confidence in the aggregate signal.

Value for money

47 Lower impact

The focused formula combines several useful digestive actives, but potency details are incomplete. The serving cost is high for modest taurine and incompletely standardized botanicals.

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Goals

Detoxification
Detoxification
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitD- Strength of SupportC+ CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Milk Thistle · 150 mgTaurine · 250 mg

Taurine, ox bile, milk thistle, and turmeric form a logical combination for bile handling and liver protection. The product reaches more than one detoxification pathway.

Low taurine exposure and missing extract standardization limit confidence in meaningful potency. Ox bile may worsen diarrhea and is unsuitable when a bile-duct obstruction is present.

Study evidence
Milk Thistle Supportive 46 studies
Taurine Supportive 2 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Proprietary Enzyme Blend
160 mg
Ox Bile powder (Bovine)
 225 mg
Taurine
250 mg
Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) extract (Silymarin)
 150 mg
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) extract (Curcuminoids)
 100 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
Report overview
Taurine · 250 mg OverallScore44
C- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The taurine amount is modest and sits well below the general-maintenance tier. The label does not identify a purity grade, source, or independent certification, and the amount is given only for two capsules. Taurine-specific value is weak because this digestive formula is priced around several other active ingredients.

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Milk Thistle (Silymarin) · 150 mg OverallScore9
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Silymarin is identified within a broader digestive formula, but its standardization and source plant part are unclear. The active silymarin dose cannot be calculated, and the dry capsule has no specified absorption technology. A relatively high serving cost is difficult to justify for milk thistle alone.

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87 Performance

Milk Thistle Extract 175 mg

Lake Avenue Nutrition
<p>Compared with the original, it retains Milk Thistle and remains aligned with detoxification. A meaningful total silymarin amount from milk thistle seed makes potency straightforward to assess. Strong aggregate customer metrics and category-leading serving value make the large supply especially competitive.</p>
86 Performance

Taurine 1000 mg

Life Extension
<p>Compared with the original, it retains Taurine and remains aligned with detoxification. A full gram of identified L-taurine makes this a potent and convenient single-active capsule. Purity verification is not supplied, but strong serving value and extensive rating volume support the offering.</p>
85 Performance

Taurine 1000 mg

Jarrow Formulas
<p>Compared with the original, it retains Taurine and remains aligned with detoxification. The full-gram serving gives this simple capsule useful potency and clear dosing. Purity and sourcing remain undocumented, but excellent relative value and a large rating base are notable strengths.</p>
82 Budget

Taurine 1000 mg (1 g)

Carlson
<p>It lowers recurring cost while retaining Taurine from the original's ingredient focus. A full-gram capsule provides focused potency with simple dose disclosure. Source and testing details are absent, while the large package offers good relative value.</p>
77 Budget

Milk Thistle 30:1 Extract

Jarrow Formulas
<p>It lowers recurring cost while retaining Milk Thistle from the original's ingredient focus. A concentrated milk thistle extract uses relevant seed and fruit sourcing and offers especially accessible serving value. The focused design is appealing, though repeated label entries and incomplete active-flavonoid detail keep potency somewhat uncertain.</p>
76 Budget

Double Strength Silymarin

NOW
<p>It lowers recurring cost while retaining Milk Thistle from the original's ingredient focus. Milk thistle provides the liver-support core, while dandelion and artichoke add plausible bile and digestive support. None of the botanicals is standardized, so active potency is uncertain despite broad ingredient disclosure and excellent affordability.</p>
84 Value

Milk Thistle

Kroeger Herb Products Co.
<p>It combines a lower recurring cost with Milk Thistle, supporting a practical value case against the original. A separate silymarin amount from milk thistle seed makes potency unusually easy to assess. Favorable serving value and a sizeable aggregate customer base strengthen the case.</p>
85 Value

Milk Thistle

Paradise
<p>It combines a lower recurring cost with Milk Thistle, supporting a practical value case against the original. A substantial stated silymarin amount provides focused milk thistle potency in a simple formula. Strong aggregate customer metrics and favorable serving value make it competitive among conventional options.</p>
84 Value

Milk Thistle

Nature's Answer
<p>It combines a lower recurring cost with Milk Thistle, supporting a practical value case against the original. A meaningful stated silymarin amount is paired with a small whole-herb component in a focused formula. Strong aggregate customer metrics and reasonable serving value support a competitive position.</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
  6. Dietary amino acid taurine ameliorates liver injury in chronic hepatitis patients.
    Hu YH; Lin CL; Huang YW; Liu PE; Hwang DF · Amino acids · 2008
    Non-randomized trial24 participantsDetoxification forTaurine
  7. Taurine status and response to intravenous taurine supplementation in adults with short-bowel syndrome undergoing long-term parenteral nutrition: a pilot study.
    Schneider SM; Joly F; Gehrardt MF; Badran AM; Myara A; Thuillier F; Coudray-Lucas C; Cynober L; Trivin F; Messing B · The British journal of nutrition · 2006
    Single-arm trial32 participantsDetoxification forTaurine