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Milk Thistle Extract

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  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 100% of ingredients have research evidence
A Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

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Milk thistle seed extract contains silymarin, which is researched for its potential to support liver function and protect hepatocytes. Current evidence for these effects is generally considered limited to moderate. This ingredient profile maintains a high safety score with no significant concerns noted.

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Label Data

1 Softgel(s)
Serving Size
30
Servings
Botanical
Product Type
100%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

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

Other Ingredients

Soybean Oil Maltodextrin Gelatin Glycerin Paprika Soy Lecithin
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Directions: For adults, take one (1) softgel once or twice daily, preferably with meals.

Warnings & Precautions

Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.

Avoid this product if you are allergic to ragweed or daisy-like flowers.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.

Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. Keep out of reach of children.

Contains soy ingredients. Contains ingredients that may result in a variation of color and appearance over time.

Formulation Notes

Silybum marianum

Milk Thistle Extract 1000 mg equivalent Traditional herb

Different color Same product Concentrated extract

No artificial flavor, no artificial sweetener, no sugar, no starch, no milk, no lactose, no wheat, no yeast, no fish. Sodium free.

Additional Information

Puritan's Pride supplements are produced from the finest raw materials under stringent quality control standards. State-of-the-art manufacturing and packaging facilities ensure you the highest quality nutritional supplements money can buy. When it comes to your health...choose the best.

Store at room temperature.

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Product Details

UPC / SKU0 25077 21479 2
DSLD Entry Date2024-09-25
Product TypeBotanical
FormSoftgel Capsule
DSLD ID318296
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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