Milk Thistle Comlex
Indiana Botanic Gardens
Overview
The Milk Thistle Complex combines several ingredients known for their antioxidant and liver-supportive properties. While the Milk Thistle Extract is present at a common dosage, some other ingredients like Alpha Lipoic Acid and Curcumin C3 Complex are provided at doses potentially below optimal for strong therapeutic effects. The overall effectiveness is moderate due to some underdosed components and the limited human research on Picroliv® Extract.
The Good
Contains Milk Thistle Extract at a relevant dose for liver support
Includes N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine, a precursor to the powerful antioxidant glutathione
Alpha Lipoic Acid provides broad-spectrum antioxidant benefits
The Bad
Several key ingredients (NAC, TMG, Curcumin, ALA) are significantly underdosed compared to clinically effective amounts
Human clinical evidence for Picroliv® Extract is limited and inconclusive
Lecithin content is too low to provide significant choline benefits
Is it for you?
Best For: Individuals seeking liver support, those interested in natural liver protection
Skip If: You experience upset stomach, heartburn, or allergic reactions; consult a physician if adverse effects occur.
Ingredients Analysis
Alpha Lipoic Acid
20 mgLecithin
50 mgMilk Thistle Extract
420 mgN-Acetyl-L-Cysteine
150 mgTrimethylglycine
500 mgHow to Use
Based on general milk thistle recommendations, take 200 mg of extract 2-3 times per day, ensuring adequate silymarin content.
Daily
Morning & Evening
With food
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