Milk Thistle
Scored by the Formulate Research Team · Last reviewed July 2026
Score Breakdown
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Ingredients per Serving
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Milk Thistle seed extract | 175 mg |
| Blessed Thistle | 120 mg |
Certifications & Testing
Other Ingredients
plant-derived Capsule, Cellulose
Recommended Use
Recommendation: Take 1 capsule three times daily with food or water.
Warnings
Caution: Individuals with allergies to plants of the Asteraceae (Compositae) family, including ragweed, should use this product with caution. If pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. Safety sealed with printed inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nature's Way Milk Thistle's Formulate score?
Nature's Way Milk Thistle scores 80 out of 100 (grade A-) on Formulate's ingredient-level rubric: clinical evidence, dose accuracy and bioavailability carry the score, while manufacturing, transparency and safety are checked separately and can only deduct.
Is Nature's Way Milk Thistle worth it?
Nature's Way Milk Thistle scores 80/100 (grade A-). That puts it in Formulate's top tier: its ingredient doses, forms, and label transparency hold up against the clinical evidence, and it carries credible third-party testing. Formulate grades every product with the same automated rubric, so the score reflects the formula — not marketing or sponsorships.
What's in Nature's Way Milk Thistle?
Each serving contains Milk Thistle seed extract (175 mg), Blessed Thistle (120 mg). Serving size: 1 Capsule(s). 120 servings per container.
How do I take milk thistle?
Recommendation: Take 1 capsule three times daily with food or water.
Who makes Milk Thistle?
Milk Thistle is made by Nature's Way. See Formulate's full grade and product lineup for Nature's Way on its brand page.
Is Nature's Way Milk Thistle third-party tested?
Nature's Way lists the following certifications and testing for this product: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Sugar-Free.
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