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What it does
Milk thistle
milk thistle seedBudget
Studied for liver health, but findings are conflicting and reliable benefits for liver disease remain uncertain.
Ingredients (1)
Other ingredients
MaltodextrinBinder
Spikes blood sugar faster than table sugar (glycemic index 85–105). Research links it to gut bacteria changes that may promote intestinal inflammation (Nickerson et al. 2015). Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.
Magnesium StearateLubricant
A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production
Silicon DioxideAnti-caking
Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping
Calcium CarbonateBuffer
Common calcium salt used as a buffering agent, filler, or mineral fortification in supplements
HypromelloseCapsule
Plant-derived capsule material from cellulose
Lab testing
How to take it
With a meal containing fat
On the label
1 capsule 1 to 3 times daily between meals.
The label says to take it on an empty stomach, but what's in this absorbs poorly without dietary fat. Take it with a meal that has some.
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Sources & Scoring
Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and the National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.
The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. studied ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.
Not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.