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Liver Defend

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This product looks safe

  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 50% of ingredients have research evidence
A Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

✨ AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · methodology

Milk thistle and N-Acetyl L-Cysteine are supported by moderate evidence for supporting liver function and antioxidant defense. Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Selenium further contribute to cellular protection against oxidative stress. Overall, the clinical evidence for this specific combination of ingredients is limited.

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

Label

Product Label

Label for Liver Defend
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Label Data

1 Capsule(s)
Serving Size
60
Servings
Other Combinations
Product Type
50%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

200 mcg (364% DV)
3.6× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 0.4 mg) 173 studies (A:0, B:67)
Market median: 250.0mg (562 products) 55 studies (A:0, B:19)
N-Acetyl L-Cysteine
250 mg
Market median: 200.0mg (198 products) 6 studies — no high-quality reviews

Other Ingredients

Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose Magnesium Stearate Bamboo Silica
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified Nutrient
Unverified All Other
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Directions: Take one capsule once per day or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Warnings & Precautions

Caution: Keep out of reach of children.

Formulation Notes

Liver Defend contains four key ingredients to support healthy liver function.

N-Acetyl L-Cycteine (NAC) is a unique form of the amino acid l-cysteine which has been found to support healthy tissue levels of glutathione (GSH). Alpha-Lipoic Acid is a powerful antioxidant and free-radical scavenger which plays an important role in supporting cell health. Silymarin is a beneficial standardized extract from milk thistle that helps support healthy liver function. Selenium is a trace mineral known to support the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase.

Does not contain: Milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy.

Professional Quality Formulas

Targeted support for healthy liver function Powerful Liver Support

Sourced from non-GMO ingredients. Gluten-Free

Vegetarian Vegan

Additional Information

Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

cGMP Third-Party Certified Facility

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU8 12527 01073 4
DSLD Entry Date2025-01-23
Product TypeOther Combinations
FormCapsule
BrandNuMedica
DSLD ID323565
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

273
Research Sources
55
Avg Quality
131
Meta Analysis
61
Systematic Review
55
Rct
19
Clinical Trial
2
Regulatory Source
1
Cochrane Review
1
Other
1
Observational
1
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