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Milk Thistle Complex

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  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 43% of ingredients have research evidence
A Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · methodology

This complex combines milk thistle and artichoke extracts, which have moderate evidence for supporting liver function. N-acetyl cysteine and superoxide dismutase act as antioxidant precursors, while turmeric extract provides anti-inflammatory properties. Overall, research for these combined ingredients is limited but generally supports hepatic and oxidative stress management.

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

Label

Product Label

Label for Milk Thistle Complex
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Label Data

1 Vegetable Capsule(s)
Serving Size
60
Servings
Other Combinations
Product Type
43%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Market median: 250.0mg (562 products) 55 studies (A:0, B:19)
Market median: 600.0mg (7 products) 39 studies (A:2, B:13)
Market median: 450.0mg (254 products) 243 studies (A:0, B:100)
Artichoke Extract
25 mg
Superoxide Dismutase
5 mg
Beet leaf powder
5 mg
250 mcg
Market median: 3.0mg (58 products) 3 studies — no high-quality reviews

Other Ingredients

Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose Rice Flour Vegetable Lubricant Silica
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

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Product Information

Directions for Use

Directions: One vegetable capsule once or twice daily, or more, as directed by a health care professional.

Warnings & Precautions

Not to be used by pregnant or lactating women.

Tamper evident band around cap and seal on bottle. Do not use if either seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Formulation Notes

Progressive Laboratories manufactured this product in its 3rd party GMP-inspected facility. (Good Manufacturing Practices)

80% Silymarin

Additional Information

Sold only for dispensing by a licensed health professional.

GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Certified GMP Compliant 21 CFR 111

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU3 51821 00416 7
DSLD Entry Date2022-04-11
Product TypeOther Combinations
FormCapsule
DSLD ID261982
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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