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Milk Thistle Dandelion

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(85 ratings)
Milk Thistle 500 mg
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Score68
The organic liquid blend is simple and flexible, but neither botanical has enough extraction detail to verify potency.
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Liquid
Quantity:1 Liquid(s) • (30 servings)
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Score 68

The organic liquid blend is simple and flexible, but neither botanical has enough extraction detail to verify potency.
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$15.16($0.50 per serving)
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$ 15.16
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Analysis

A two-herb liquid combines milk thistle with dandelion for a clear liver and digestive-support theme. Organic sourcing and a capsule-free format may appeal to users who value simple botanical liquids.

Equal botanical weights are shown, but neither ingredient has a stated plant part, extraction ratio, or active marker. The milk thistle amount therefore does not establish silymarin delivery, and dandelion potency is similarly hard to judge.

Liquid dosing offers flexibility, though the short supply and limited potency disclosure weaken practical value. It fits users prioritizing organic format and ingredient simplicity over standardized dosing.

Who is it for
  • Adults who avoid capsules
  • Users preferring organic herbal liquids
Best for
  • Flexible liquid dosing
  • Combined milk thistle and dandelion use

Pros

  • Two-ingredient formula
  • Organic botanical sourcing
  • Liquid delivery

Cons

  • No plant parts identified
  • No extract ratios or active markers
  • Short supply per bottle

Warnings

  • Dandelion may increase urination and can be a poor fit with prescription diuretics.
  • Dandelion may stimulate bile flow; seek advice before use with gallstones or bile-duct obstruction.
  • Milk thistle and dandelion can trigger reactions in people sensitive to ragweed-family plants.

Nutrient quality

75 High impact

Liquid delivery and organic sourcing are useful quality signals for both botanicals. Missing plant parts, extract ratios, and active markers prevent a dependable dose assessment.

Ingredient transparency

71 High impact

Both botanical weights are disclosed without a hidden blend. Plant parts, extraction details, daily-use directions, and non-active ingredients are missing.

Customer satisfaction

58 Moderate impact

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

Value for money

62 Moderate impact

Organic sourcing and liquid delivery provide some quality value. The above-average qualitative serving cost is difficult to justify without active-marker potency.

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Goals

Detoxification
Impact
Moderate effect
C Goal FitF Strength of SupportD- CoverageB Formula Quality
Milk Thistle · 500 mg

Milk thistle gives the blend direct liver relevance, while dandelion adds a secondary digestive and bile-related angle. Neither botanical has a disclosed active marker, so effective potency is difficult to judge.

Organic sourcing and liquid delivery are positives, and the two-ingredient design is reasonably coherent. Missing plant parts, extraction ratios, and silymarin yield keep the formulation uncertain.

Study evidence
Milk Thistle Supportive 46 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
organic Milk Thistle
500 mg
fresh organic Dandelion
500 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Organic
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Milk Thistle · 500 mg OverallScore18
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The liquid format may improve solubility compared with a dry powder. However, the label does not identify an extract, plant part, silymarin standardization, or active silymarin amount. Its serving cost is above the collection benchmark without enough potency detail to justify the difference.

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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