Herb
Milk thistle
SaveA liver-focused seed extract standardized for silymarin and used for antioxidant and hepatoprotective support.
Quick verdict
One of the most credible liver-support herbs, though the effect size is usually modest and dependent on extract quality.
Evidence score
A rough internal score reflecting quantity, quality, and consistency of human evidence. Not a clinical recommendation.
What the research shows
Milk thistle has mixed but generally favorable data for liver enzymes and oxidative stress in some liver conditions. Bioavailability differs widely across products.
Benefits
- Supports liver-cell antioxidant defenses
- May modestly improve liver-enzyme trends
- Widely used in hepatotoxicity-support protocols
Dosage notes
Common use ranges from 140-420 mg/day of silymarin-standardized extract.
Side effects
- GI upset
- Loose stool
- Allergic reactions
Who should be cautious
May interact with medications via liver enzymes, and allergy is possible in ragweed-sensitive individuals.
What this page cannot tell you
Most of the stronger data comes from standardized extracts rather than tea-strength or loose-powder products.
Leaderboard scores
- Longevity25
- Recovery20
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