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Formula 42

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This product looks safe

  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 67% of ingredients have research evidence
A Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

✨ AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · methodology

Milk thistle and artichoke extracts are researched for their potential to support liver function, while N-Acetyl Cysteine acts as a precursor to glutathione. There is moderate evidence supporting these ingredients for hepatoprotective effects. The overall evidence coverage for this specific formulation is limited.

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

Label

Product Label

Label for Formula 42
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Label Data

1 Capsule(s)
Serving Size
120
Servings
Other Combinations
Product Type
67%
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)
Artichoke ext.
37.5 mg

Other Ingredients

Vegetable Cellulose Gelatin Vegetable Magnesium Stearate
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified All Other
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 1 to 2 capsules three times daily.

Warnings & Precautions

Tamper Evident: Do not use this product if imprinted foil seal under cap is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing do not take this product.

Formulation Notes

Mfg. in an FDA Registered Facility using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability.

Gluten free

Standardized Milk thistle extract 80% silymarin

Nutritionally supports healthy liver function

Made in USA

Additional Information

Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature: 59 degrees - 86 degrees F (15 degrees to 30 degrees C).

Quali Pure

Metadata

Product Details

DSLD Entry Date2022-02-23
Product TypeOther Combinations
FormCapsule
BrandDC
DSLD ID266153
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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