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Milk Thistle Extract 175 mg

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Milk Thistle 175 mg
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Score86
Clear total-silymarin dosing and strong value make this an easy focused choice despite basic capsule delivery.
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Quantity:90 Capsule(s) • (90 servings)
Goals:
Detoxification

Score 86

Clear total-silymarin dosing and strong value make this an easy focused choice despite basic capsule delivery.
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Analysis

The capsule supplies 175 mg of total silymarin from milk thistle seed extract. Naming the active yield directly makes comparison more reliable than a raw extract weight alone.

No phytosome, oil carrier, or other absorption aid is shown. The supplied data also does not describe inactive ingredients, which may matter to highly sensitive users.

Adults seeking a transparent, focused milk thistle supplement are the best fit. People with absorption as the top priority may still prefer a phospholipid-bound silybin formula.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking clearly dosed silymarin
  • People wanting a focused milk thistle capsule
  • Value-conscious long-term users
Best for
  • Total silymarin supplementation
  • Simple liver-support routines
  • Clearly quantified daily use

Pros

  • States 175 mg of total silymarin
  • Focused single-herb design
  • Good value per serving

Cons

  • No absorption enhancer is listed
  • Inactive ingredients are not shown
  • Conventional dry-capsule delivery

Warnings

  • Milk thistle can cause nausea, gas, or loose stools in sensitive users.
  • People allergic to ragweed-family plants may also react to milk thistle.
  • Milk thistle can affect metabolism of some prescription medicines, especially those requiring tightly controlled blood levels.

Nutrient quality

92 Highest impact

The label identifies total silymarin from milk thistle seed, though the dry capsule lacks absorption enhancement. The stated total silymarin amount is meaningful for focused use.

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Ingredient transparency

81 Highest impact

Active ingredients generally have stated amounts and no proprietary blend hides a dose. Serving counts are available, while full directions and the other-ingredients list are missing.

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Customer satisfaction

73 High impact

The supplied aggregate rating is strong and the rating volume provides some confidence in that metric. No comment-level evidence is available to assess recurring complaints or confirm how experience matches the intended purpose.

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Value for money

99 Highest impact

Meaningful stated potency and exceptionally favorable serving value support the formula. The focused design compares very well with conventional milk thistle extracts.

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Goals

Detoxification
Detoxification
Impact
High effect
C+ Goal FitC Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA Formula Quality
Milk Thistle · 175 mg

Milk Thistle provides a relevant route to detoxification. The disclosed amount appears meaningful for that focused role.

The formula remains narrow rather than comprehensive. Milk Thistle Extract 175 mg is best viewed as targeted support rather than proof of a clinical benefit.

Study evidence
Milk Thistle Supportive 46 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Milk Thistle Seed Extract (Total Silymarin)
 175 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Women
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Milk Thistle (Total Silymarin) · 175 mg OverallScore68
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The label identifies 175 mg of silymarin from milk thistle seed, supporting a useful active dose. The dry capsule lacks technology to improve absorption, and the underlying standardization percentage is not stated. The very low serving cost creates strong value.

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84 Performance

Milk Thistle

Kroeger Herb Products Co.
<p>A separate silymarin amount from milk thistle seed makes potency unusually easy to assess. The clearer active profile or delivery form makes potency easier to judge than in the original, though any broader companion-ingredient role may be lost.</p>
82 Performance

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<p>Well-disclosed silymarin and silybin amounts form a strong milk thistle core, with artichoke adding relevant bile support. The clearer active profile or delivery form makes potency easier to judge than in the original, though any broader companion-ingredient role may be lost.</p>
85 Performance

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<p>A substantial stated silymarin amount provides focused milk thistle potency in a simple formula. The clearer active profile or delivery form makes potency easier to judge than in the original, though any broader companion-ingredient role may be lost.</p>
87 Budget

Milk Thistle Extract 175 mg

Lake Avenue Nutrition
<p>A meaningful total silymarin amount from milk thistle seed makes potency straightforward to assess. It costs less per serving than the original, while differences in extract amount, delivery format, or companion herbs should guide the final choice.</p>
80 Budget

Silymarin Complex

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<p>Milk thistle anchors a coherent liver-support combination with dandelion, artichoke, turmeric, ginger, and black pepper. It costs less per serving than the original, while differences in extract amount, delivery format, or companion herbs should guide the final choice.</p>
78 Budget

Milk Thistle 30:1 Extract

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<p>A concentrated single-ingredient extract provides focused liver-support value at a very accessible serving cost. It costs less per serving than the original, while differences in extract amount, delivery format, or companion herbs should guide the final choice.</p>
84 Value

Milk Thistle

Nature's Answer
<p>A meaningful stated silymarin amount is paired with a small whole-herb component in a focused formula. The balance of disclosed milk-thistle quality and serving economy offers a favorable value trade-off, with formula breadth and delivery form remaining practical differences.</p>
79 Value

Milk Thistle

Solgar
<p>A standardized extract paired with whole milk thistle powder gives the formula a sensible, focused structure. The balance of disclosed milk-thistle quality and serving economy offers a favorable value trade-off, with formula breadth and delivery form remaining practical differences.</p>
82 Value

Milk Thistle Phytosome 300 mg

Swanson
<p>A branded milk-thistle phytosome uses phospholipid delivery to improve absorption of poorly absorbed silybin. The balance of disclosed milk-thistle quality and serving economy offers a favorable value trade-off, with formula breadth and delivery form remaining practical differences.</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