Milk Thistle Capsule

Silybum marianum (175mg capsule)

Family: Asteraceae Evidence: A capsule

Standard milk thistle capsule — 175mg extract (140mg silymarin at 80% standardization). Take 3x daily with meals for liver support. The most common supplement format.

Safety Profile

PregnancyInsufficient Data
BreastfeedingLikely Safe
PediatricInsufficient Data

Contraindications

Asteraceae allergy.

Interactions

CYP enzymes, statins, raloxifene.

Side Effects

Very well tolerated. Rare GI upset.

Allergy: Asteraceae allergy.
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