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Milk Thistle

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  • 50% of ingredients have research evidence
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What the Evidence Says

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Milk thistle seed extract is researched for its potential to support liver health, though clinical evidence remains limited. Blessed thistle is traditionally used to support digestion, but high-quality human studies are scarce. Overall, the evidence for these ingredients is considered limited.

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

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Label Data

1 Capsule(s)
Serving Size
120
Servings
Botanical
Product Type
50%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

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

Other Ingredients

plant-derived Capsule Cellulose
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

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Product Information

Directions for Use

Recommendation: Take 1 capsule three times daily with food or water.

Warnings & Precautions

Caution: Individuals with allergies to plants of the Asteraceae (Compositae) family, including ragweed, should use this product with caution.

If pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Safety sealed with printed inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Formulation Notes

Supports liver function

Milk thistle has been used for over 2,000 years. There's a specific substance in milk thistle (silymarin) that has been shown to support liver function. Nature's Way Milk Thistle is standardized to ensure consistent levels of silymarin.

Premium blend

Non GMO Project Verified - nongmoproject.org

80% silymarin

Gluten free. No sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, corn, soy, dairy products, or artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

Vegan

Additional Information

Nature's Way - Since 1969

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Bottles made from 97% post-consumer recycled plastic

Quality Global Sourcing - Bottled & Tested in the USA

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU0 33674 15355 0
DSLD Entry Date2021-08-23
Product TypeBotanical
FormCapsule
DSLD ID251847
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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