The short answer · Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
Take silymarin & milk thistle for aspartate aminotransferase (ast). This is the one to buy.
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Swanson Vitamins, Milk Thistle, 120 Capsules
4.7· 2,463 ratings· $0.08/serving
DoseRank score85
Silymarin 250 mg — inside the studied 140-700 mg window
Of 644 products scored for Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Swanson Vitamins, Milk Thistle, 120 Capsules ranks #1 with a DoseRank score of 85. Silymarin and Milk Thistle are the strongest evidence signals for this outcome.
The form“Why Silymarin & Milk Thistle?”Evidence Strong evidence
Silymarin and Milk Thistle are the strongest evidence signals for this outcome.
- SilymarinThe pick
Strong evidence · 250 mg
The active flavonoid complex from milk thistle (Silybum marianum) and its main bioactive; supports liver cells by stabilizing membranes and acting as an antioxidant.
- Milk ThistleThe pick
Strong evidence · 250 mg
Extract of Silybum marianum seeds; its silymarin flavonolignans are antioxidant compounds traditionally used to support liver cells and buffer against hepatotoxins.
- Silybin Phytosome
Strong evidence · 320 mg
Silybin, milk thistle's main active fraction, bound to phosphatidylcholine; the phytosome greatly boosts absorption over plain silymarin for liver-cell support.
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Swanson Vitamins, Milk Thistle, 120 Capsules ranks #1 for Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) with a DoseRank score of 85. The score blends clinical strength, evidence, dose fit, trust signals and value across 644 products scored for this outcome.
Silymarin and Milk Thistle are the strongest evidence signals for this outcome.
2 of 2 dosed ingredients land in the studied range. Silymarin at 250 mg lands inside the studied 140-700 mg window. DoseRank scores this product's dose fit at 71 out of 100.
Swanson Vitamins, Milk Thistle, 120 Capsules works out at $0.08 per serving. $0.08 per serving — low price tier for this outcome. Nothing else in this ranking costs less per serving.
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- Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT)Marker of cholestasis, alcohol exposure, or hepatic stress.
- Liver functionOverall biochemical or clinical hepatic performance.