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Milk Thistle 500 mg Extended Release

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What the Evidence Says

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Milk thistle contains silymarin, which is researched for its potential to support liver function and protect hepatocytes. Current evidence for these effects is considered limited to moderate. This specific formulation utilizes an extended-release delivery system for the active herbal extract.

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Label

Product Label

Label for Milk Thistle 500 mg Extended Release
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Label Data

1 Tablet(s)
Serving Size
Botanical
Product Type
100%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

500 mg
Market median: 250.0mg (562 products) 55 studies (A:0, B:19)

Other Ingredients

Di-Calcium Phosphate Microcrystalline Cellulose Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearic Acid Magnesium Stearate Silica Pharmaceutical Glaze
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

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Product Information

Directions for Use

Directions: As a dietary supplement offering the consistent benefits of exact potency, one tablet daily or as recommended by your health care professional.

Warnings & Precautions

Note: If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your health care professional before using any herbal product.

Printed HerbaShield inner seal and full bottle seal. Do not use if either seal is missing or broken.

Keep out of reach of children.

Formulation Notes

Nutritional support for healthy liver function. Each Herbal Actives extended-release formula provides rapid and sustained results.

Supplying the greatest concentration of active botanical principles, Herbal Actives Milk Thistle maximizes the synergistic benefits of the whole seed.

Guaranteed Maximum Potency: Each Herbal Active formula is scientifically standardized to the highest level of active principles.

This is not a prescription product. It is a dietary supplement made with the highest possible quality standards.

Milk Thistle 500 mg/80% Silymarin

Gluten Free

Vegetarian

Free from artificial colors and preservatives. Free from all of the major allergens identified in the U.S. Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act.

Additional Information

HerbaShield: An exclusive purity and safety system providing light-resistant bottle, airtight inner seal, moisture-absorbing packet, tamper-evident safety cap and tamper-proof full bottle seal.

HerbaShield

Guaranteed Maximum Potency

Prescription quality

Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU0 97467 07342 5
DSLD Entry Date2020-06-24
Product TypeBotanical
FormTablet or Pill
DSLD ID228329
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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