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Milk Thistle 230 mg Alcohol-Free

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Milk Thistle 230 mg
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Score74
Alcohol-free liquid delivery is convenient, but limited supply and missing silymarin standardization weaken value.
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Liquid
Quantity:2 Liquid(s) • (30 servings)
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Score 74

Alcohol-free liquid delivery is convenient, but limited supply and missing silymarin standardization weaken value.
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Analysis

An alcohol-free liquid made from milk thistle seed is a useful format for people who avoid capsules or alcohol-based tinctures. Seed sourcing supports the ingredient’s intended liver and antioxidant role.

The 230 mg extract amount is disclosed, yet no silymarin percentage or active yield appears on the label. Liquid delivery alone does not resolve that potency uncertainty.

Flexible dosing is the main practical benefit, while the limited number of servings makes regular use less economical. It fits format-sensitive users more than value shoppers or those seeking a standardized dose.

Who is it for
  • Adults avoiding capsules
  • Users wanting an alcohol-free liquid
Best for
  • Flexible liquid dosing
  • Seed-based milk thistle use

Pros

  • Alcohol-free format
  • Milk thistle seed is identified
  • Liquid delivery

Cons

  • No active silymarin amount
  • Limited servings per bottle
  • Costly for routine use

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

81 Highest impact

The preferred seed source and liquid delivery provide useful quality signals. The extract amount is relevant, but missing standardization prevents confirmation of active potency.

Ingredient transparency

78 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

72 High impact

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

Value for money

62 Moderate impact

Alcohol-free liquid delivery and seed sourcing provide some quality value. A high qualitative serving cost is not fully justified without a verified active yield.

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Goals

Detoxification
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitC- Strength of SupportF CoverageA Formula Quality
Milk Thistle · 230 mg

Milk thistle directly supports liver-cell protection and antioxidant defenses. The 230 mg liquid seed extract amount is relevant, but identifies the seed and liquid delivery but gives no silymarin percentage.

The focused formula provides depth in one liver-support pathway rather than broad metabolic clearance. Active silymarin yield and absorption quality remain the main uncertainties.

Study evidence
Milk Thistle Supportive 46 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) seed extract
230 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Kosher
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Milk Thistle · 230 mg OverallScore22
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The liquid extract uses milk thistle seed and may improve delivery compared with ordinary dry powder. Its label does not state a silymarin percentage or active amount, so potency cannot be confirmed. The above-average serving cost is only partly supported by the liquid format.

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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