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Milk Thistle

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This product looks safe

  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 50% of ingredients have research evidence
A Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

✨ AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · methodology

Milk thistle is supported by moderate evidence for supporting liver function and protecting hepatocytes. Sunflower lecithin provides phospholipids that aid in the absorption of fat-soluble nutrients. Overall, research coverage for this specific formulation is limited.

AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.

Label

Product Label

Label for Milk Thistle
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Label Data

1 Capsule(s)
Serving Size
Botanical with Nutrients
Product Type
50%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

140 mg
Market median: 250.0mg (562 products) 55 studies (A:0, B:19)
Sunflower Lecithin
100 mg

Other Ingredients

Microcrystalline Cellulose Dicalcium Phosphate Silicon Dioxide Magnesium Stearates
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified All Other
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule per day, or as directed by your health care practitioner.

Warnings & Precautions

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Formulation Notes

Does not contain gluten.

Additional Information

Notice: Color, size or shape may appear different between lots.

MLK090

Manufactured in an NSF GMP Registered Facility

For Professional Use Only

Guaranteed GMP COMPLIANT Products

STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU8 79452 00055 1
DSLD Entry Date2013-07-25
Product TypeBotanical with Nutrients
FormCapsule
BrandDesigns for Health
DSLD ID22468
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

69
Research Sources
55
Avg Quality
34
Meta Analysis
26
Systematic Review
5
Rct
3
Clinical Trial
1
Openfda Safety
A Silymarin for adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2025 PubMed DOI
B Evaluation of the effect of herbal agents as management of radiodermatitis in breast cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Japan journal of nursing science : JJNS 2024 PubMed DOI
B Efficacy of different interventions for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A meta-analysis of lifestyle modifications, silymarin, and medications
Meta Analysis Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition 2025 PubMed DOI
B Milk thistle for alcoholic and/or hepatitis B or C virus liver diseases
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2007 PubMed
B Pharmacotherapy for trichotillomania
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2021 PubMed DOI
B Effects berberine-silymarin on liver enzymes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Meta Analysis Clinical nutrition ESPEN 2022 PubMed DOI
B Efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine combined with Silibinin on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A meta-analysis and systematic review
Meta Analysis Medicine 2024 PubMed DOI
B Are alterations needed in Silybum marianum (Silymarin) administration practices? A novel outlook and meta-analysis on randomized trials targeting liver injury
Meta Analysis BMC complementary medicine and therapies 2025 PubMed DOI
B The therapeutic effects of silymarin for patients with glucose/lipid metabolic dysfunction: A meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Medicine 2020 PubMed DOI
B Administration of silymarin in NAFLD/NASH: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Annals of hepatology 2024 PubMed DOI
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