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Milk Thistle (Silymarin)

General Health · Evidence: Limited · Importance: Optional

A herb marketed for liver support.

Educational only — not medical advice. BodEvo summarizes research cautiously and labels estimates as estimates. Talk to a physician or registered dietitian before starting any supplement, diet, or training program.

What the evidence says

Mixed evidence; mainly studied in clinical liver conditions, not general "detox."

Typical dose & timing

Dose: Standardized silymarin per label.

Timing: With meals.

Role in a stack

Liver-marketed herb.

Redundancy check: Low priority for healthy individuals.

Cautions & safety

Not a license to drink heavily or misuse substances; evidence is mixed.

Generally tolerated; discuss liver concerns with a clinician. Educational only — not medical advice.

Best for

liver-health curiosity

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