
Full Spectrum Milk Thistle Seed Extract 260 mg

A high-quantity milk thistle blend in tablet form, but lacks silymarin standardization, comes at a high price, and has very limited customer reviews.
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A high-quantity milk thistle blend in tablet form, but lacks silymarin standardization, comes at a high price, and has very limited customer reviews.
Analysis
This Planetary Herbals product provides a 'full spectrum' blend with 840 mg of milk thistle seed extract and an additional 200 mg of milk thistle. The intention is likely to offer a broad range of compounds from the plant. While the total quantity of milk thistle is high, the critical missing piece is the standardization of the extract to silymarin, which is the primary active component for liver support.
At $0.52 per serving, and with only 30 servings per bottle, this is a very expensive option, especially considering the lack of silymarin standardization. This makes it difficult to ascertain the true potency and comparative value against other milk thistle supplements.
With only 3 reviews, there is almost no customer feedback to indicate satisfaction or effectiveness. This lack of transparency regarding active compounds, combined with the high cost and minimal social proof, makes it a less recommended choice for consumers seeking reliable milk thistle benefits.
- High total quantity of milk thistle (840 mg extract + 200 mg herb).
- Very high price per serving.
- Milk thistle extract is not standardized to silymarin.
- Extremely low number of customer reviews (only 3).
- Only 30 servings per bottle.
- Tablets can sometimes be larger and harder to swallow for some individuals.
Vitacost | $ 15.79 | |
| $ 17.85 |
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
Milk Thistle seed extract | 840 mg |
Milk Thistle | 200 NP |
