Milk thistle
Also known as: Silybum marianum, silymarin
Classification
Supplement
Regulatory Status
Overview
Silymarin is a flavonolignan mixture from milk thistle discussed in liver contexts. A hepatoprotective effect is not established as a recommendation.
Evidence and limitations
Human/preclinical evidence breakdown is not available in this record.
ClassB source cannot establish canonical regulatory or safety fields. The statements below are retained as uncertainty, not as a label-backed verdict. | Regulatory status: not-established | Warning: Allergic reactions and a laxative effect are discussed | Precaution: Risk profile is not a personal clearance | Adverse effect: gastrointestinal upset | Serious adverse effect: allergic reaction
Pathways
Benefits
A PubMed systematic review and meta-analysis examined silymarin administration in NAFLD/NASH.
Interactions & cautions
Flagged in source data
These are observational flags for review, not individualized instructions.
Sources
Educational reference only — not medical advice.