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Liver Essentials

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100/100

This product looks safe

  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 25% of ingredients have research evidence
B Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

✨ AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · methodology

This blend contains milk thistle and dandelion, which are studied for their potential to support liver function, though evidence remains limited. Other botanical ingredients like burdock and parsley provide traditional support, but high-quality clinical data for this specific combination is sparse. The profile maintains a high safety rating for general use.

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

Label

Product Label

Label for Liver Essentials
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Label Data

2 Veggie Capsule(s)
Serving Size
45
Servings
Other Combinations
Product Type
25%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Market median: 250.0mg (562 products) 55 studies (A:0, B:19)
170 mg
Market median: 300.0mg (159 products)
120 mg
Market median: 425.0mg (88 products)
Parsley
120 mg
Black Radish
70 mg
Market median: 600.0mg (7 products) 39 studies (A:2, B:13)
TMG
50 mg
Market median: 496.0mg (192 products) 20 studies — no high-quality reviews
Market median: 200.0mg (198 products) 6 studies — no high-quality reviews

Other Ingredients

Hypromellose Microcrystalline Cellulose Ascorbyl Palmitate Silica
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified All Other
Unverified Structure/Function
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take two veggie capsules one to two times per day with water.

Warnings & Precautions

Warning: For adults only.

Consult your healthcare provider before using this or any product if you are pregnant or nursing, have or have had a gallbladder problem, or if you are taking medication or have a medical condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if seal is broken.

Formulation Notes

Comprehensive liver health formula Powerful antioxidant support with alpha lipoic acid

Detoxification Support Condition Specific Formula

Additional Information

swanson.com or call 1-800-437-4148

Science-Backed Quality Since 1969

Store in a cool, dry place.

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU0 87614 07111 4
DSLD Entry Date2022-06-16
Product TypeOther Combinations
FormCapsule
BrandSwanson
DSLD ID266894
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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