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Milk Thistle

Milk Thistle has a recommended daily allowance (RDA) of 200mg and a safe upper limit (UL) of 800mg per day. Exceeding the upper limit may cause adverse health effects. Use NutriAudit to check if your supplement stack keeps Milk Thistle within safe limits.

Safe Limits by Region

RegionOrganizationRDAUpper Limit (UL)Unit
🇪🇺 EuropeEFSA200800mg

RDA = Recommended Daily Allowance (adequate intake for most adults). UL = Tolerable Upper Intake Level (maximum safe daily amount).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much Milk Thistle is too much?

The safe upper limit (UL) for Milk Thistle is 800mg per day according to EFSA. Exceeding this amount regularly may increase the risk of adverse effects.

What is the recommended daily dose of Milk Thistle?

The RDA for Milk Thistle is 200mg per day for most adults. This amount is sufficient to meet the needs of 97-98% of healthy individuals.

Are you taking Milk Thistle?

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