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20 Best Milk Thistle supplements

Thorne - Siliphos 90 vegetarian capsules
Siliphos
49,95
Thorne
  • First choice for liver & bile
  • 6x better absorption by phytosome technology
Thorne - S.A.T. 60 vegetarian capsules
S.A.T.
44,95
Thorne
  • Formula for the liver
  • Contains milk thistle, artichoke and curcumin
Living Nutrition - Organic Fermented Milk Thistle 60 vegetarian capsules
Organic Fermented Milk Thistle
29,95
Living Nutrition
  • Contains 400 mg of milk thistle per capsule
  • Herb and capsule based on fermentation
Bonusan - Silybum-Curcuma Extract 60/200 vegetarian capsules
Silybum-Curcuma Extract
29,99 - 99,99
Bonusan
  • Formula for the liver
  • Standardized extracts with 80% silymarin and 20% curcuminoids
Thorne - Liver Cleanse 60 vegetarian capsules
Liver Cleanse
27,95
Thorne
  • Formula for the liver
  • Contains berberine, milk thistle, burdock root and chicory
Solgar - Milk Thistle Herb Extract 60 vegetarian capsules
Milk Thistle Herb Extract
33,65
Solgar
  • Contains a high content of sylimarin
  • Contains 300 mg milk thistle herb powder per capsule
Vitals - Mariadistel-PS 60 vegetarian capsules
Mariadistel-PS
29,95
Vitals
  • Contains Siliphos®, a combination of milk thistle extract and phosphatidylcholine
  • Standardized to 60 mg silybin per capsule
LifeExtension - Advanced Milk Thistle 120 gelatin softgels
Advanced Milk Thistle
49,50
LifeExtension
  • In easily absorbable phytosome form
  • Optimal bioavailability of silybin due to coupling to phosphatidylcholine
LifeExtension - Silymarin 100 mg 90 vegetarian capsules
Silymarin 100 mg
16,50
LifeExtension
  • Per capsule 100 mg silymarin (the main active ingredient in milk thistle)
  • Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
AOV - Mariadistel-extract - 819 60 vegetarian capsules
Mariadistel-extract - 819
25,50
AOV
  • Contains 450 mg milk thistle extract per capsule
  • Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Bonusan - Liver Formula 60 tablets
Liver Formula
29,99
Bonusan
  • Formula for the liver
  • With herbal extracts, amino acids, minerals and vitamin C
Bonusan - Carduus marianus complex 30 ml tincture
Carduus marianus complex
13,99
Bonusan
  • Formula for the liver
  • Contains milk thistle, (white) horse chestnut and greater celandine
Vitakruid - Milk Thistle Complex 50 ml tincture
Milk Thistle Complex
14,90
Vitakruid
  • Formula for the liver and digestion
  • Contains milk thistle-, artichoke- and celandine-extract
Solgar - Milk Thistle 50 vegetarian capsules
Milk Thistle
24,45
Solgar
  • Contains 450 mg milk thistle extract per capsule
  • Contains a high content of sylimarin
OrthoVitaal - Ortho Liver Complex 60 vegetarian capsules
Ortho Liver Complex
37,95
OrthoVitaal
  • Formula for the liver
  • Contains, among other things, milk thistle, choline and inositol
Bonusan - Chelidonium-SAN 30 ml tincture
Chelidonium-SAN
13,99
Bonusan
  • Formula for the liver and digestion
  • Contains greater celandine,, milk thistle, centaury and dandelion
Bonusan - Hamamelis complex 30 ml tincture
Hamamelis complex
13,99
Bonusan
  • Formula for heart and blood vessels
  • Contains American witch hazel, white horse chestnut, field honeysuckle, milk thistle, fall wort and rue.

Buy the best Milk Thistle supplements with the much more effective Siliphos® extract. Or read more about it first below.

Milk thistle supplement

Buying milk thistle: Extract or Phytosome®?

When purchasing a Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) supplement, make sure that it contains a phytosome form of Milk Thistle. These patented Phytosomes® from the Italian nutritional ingredient manufacturer Indena are many times more absorbable than the standard extracts and ensure a higher blood level of active silymarin and its isomers.

Siliphos®

Siliphos®, produced by Indena, is a patented extract of milk thistle bound to phosphatidylcholine. This provides greatly increased absorbability and higher plasma levels in blood and tissues. Research shows that 180 mg of Siliphos® (1 capsule) is more effective than 1000 mg of normal milk thistle extract.

How does Milk Thistle work?

The active substances of milk thistle are in the seeds. Silibinin is the most important of these. Have recently However, scientists found that there are many more active substances in the plant. With advanced modern extraction methods they have now succeeded in isolating other silymarin substances. Among the substances tested is found that Isosilybin B was the most effective.

For liver and blood sugar levels*

Milk thistle extract has been used for a long time as a support for the liver function en blood sugar level. It contributes to the effect of liver cleansing, to the normal functioning of liver and bile function and also has an antioxidant operation.*

In addition, milk thistle is good for the normal functioning of the heart and blood vessels and for normal blood sugar regulation.*

Other substances found in the seeds of milk thistle are histamine, quercetin, tyramine and tannin.

* Health claim(s) pending approval by the European Commission.

Milk thistle experiences

Because of the positive experiences with milk thistle over the years, a great deal of scientific research has now been conducted on its effects. In particular, the constituent silybin (the most active flavonoid in milk thistle) has been the subject of numerous clinical studies on liver health.

Siliphos® Phytosome® 10x higher absorption

Research has shown that the bioavailability of silybin from the patented Siliphos® due to its phytosome technology is as much as 10x higher than standard herbal extract. This means that it is therefore much more effective when it comes to efficacy and results.

Mary thistle side effects

The risk of side effects from using milk thistle is small. And it has long been one of the most widely used herbs. In high doses, it might cause gastrointestinal upset in people who are sensitive to it. Discontinuing use will make those symptoms disappear again.

Interactions

The use of milk thistle is not dangerous. However, it does interact with the drug Simeprevir, an antiviral agent. Also, milk thistle can enhance the effect of anticoagulants. Users of these drugs should consult with their treating physician.

Milkthistle supplements

Mariadistel supplements are available in different forms, particularly capsules and tablets. For people who have swallowing problems, powdered or liquid milk thistle is available, in drops or as a tincture. Which form is preferred is often personal or dictated by ease of use.

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Written by: Marcella van der Wel and Sofie Graas
Reviewed and edited by: Wouter Olthof

Updated: December 13, 2022

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