AGAN
Milk Thistle
87/100
SUPPIE SCORE
68/100
EFFICACY
High
SAFETY
100/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does Milk Thistle Do?
AGAN Milk Thistle provides a standardised silymarin extract intended to support liver function and digestive comfort, backed by modest clinical evidence for modest liver enzyme reductions.
Should I take AGAN Milk Thistle with food to improve silymarin absorption?
Can milk thistle interact with my prescription medications metabolized by the liver?
How long does it typically take to observe improvements in liver enzyme markers?
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What Are the Benefits of Milk Thistle?
Based on proven scientific research
Liver Enzyme SupportModerate
Digestive ComfortModerate
Antioxidant DefenceMild
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What Are the Side Effects of AGAN Milk Thistle?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskLow Risk
Overview
•Milk thistle extract is generally well-tolerated at 250 mg daily, with mild gastrointestinal disturbances being the most frequent adverse reaction.
•Mild laxative effects, bloating, nausea, or abdominal fullness may occur in sensitive individuals.
•May inhibit cytochrome P450 enzymes (such as CYP2C9 and CYP3A4), potentially altering the clearance of narrow-therapeutic-index prescription medications.
•Caution is advised for individuals with known allergies to the Asteraceae/Compositae plant family (ragweed, daisies, marigolds).
•Safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established; avoid use unless explicitly recommended by a healthcare professional.
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Inactive Ingredients
Safe Formulation!
Great news, this product doesn't contain harmful ingredients!
What Are the Ingredients in AGAN Milk Thistle?
Milk thistle extract (fruit equivalent to 7500 mg, standardised to 200 mg silymarin, including 75 mg silybin and isosilybin)
250mg
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Dosage & Bioavailability
How the active doses and forms in Milk Thistle compare to the research.
•Milk thistle extract — 250 mg per serving, 1 capsule a day: extract made from 7,500 mg of the raw herb, but no % of silymarin is stated, so the effective dose cannot be checked.
•Milk thistle extract (fruit equivalent to 7500 mg, standardised to 200 mg silymarin, including 75 mg silybin and isosilybin) — 250 mg per capsule, 1 capsule a day: extract made from 7,500 mg of the raw herb, but no % of silymarin is stated, so the effective dose cannot be checked.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about AGAN Milk Thistle