Liver & Detox

Buy Milk Thistle, Artichoke, NAC and Choline: Herbs and Substances in One Overview

In this collection you will find a group of supplements that are often searched for together: classic herbs such as milk thistle, artichoke and dandelion, and substances such as N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), glutathione, TUDCA, choline and betaine (TMG). On this page you can read what these ingredients are, where they come from and in what forms and dosages they are available.

Here you will find individual milk thistle extracts (standardised to silymarin), 3-in-1 complexes with milk thistle, artichoke and dandelion, NAC in capsules, glutathione (individually, liposomal or combined), TUDCA and choline products. The brands you will find here include Vit4ever, Osavi, Swanson, ESN, German Elite Nutrition and LUTO Supplements. This allows you to compare single extracts and broader complexes side by side.

What is in this collection?

The collection consists of two groups. The first group contains herbal extracts such as milk thistle (Silybum marianum), artichoke (Cynara scolymus) and dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). The second group contains substances such as NAC, glutathione, TUDCA, choline and betaine (TMG). Almost all products are available in capsule form, either individually or as a complex.

Milk Thistle, Artichoke and Dandelion

Milk thistle is a thistle-like plant with purple flowers that originally grows around the Mediterranean. The seeds contain silymarin, a group of plant substances (flavonolignans) to which many milk thistle extracts are standardised, often to 80% silymarin. Artichoke and dandelion are classic culinary herbs and bitter plants that have traditionally been used in herbal mixtures. In this collection you will find them both individually and in 3-in-1 complexes. There are no approved European health claims for these herbs; we therefore only describe them for informational purposes.

NAC, Glutathione and TUDCA

NAC (N-acetyl-L-cysteine) is a form of the amino acid cysteine. Glutathione is a molecule made up of three amino acids and occurs naturally in every body cell; in supplements it is found as reduced L-glutathione, also in liposomal form. TUDCA (tauroursodeoxycholic acid) is a bile acid compound and is usually offered in higher dosages per capsule. There is no approved European health claim for these substances; we only describe what they are and in what forms and dosages they are available.

Choline

Choline is a nutrient that the body produces in limited amounts and that occurs naturally in, among others, eggs, liver and soy. The range includes choline as individual choline bitartrate and as a choline complex with multiple forms (such as citicoline and phosphatidylcholine), and it is also an ingredient in several complexes. The label of each product states how much choline is provided per daily dose.

Comparing Forms and Variants

The products in this collection differ in purpose. Single extracts (for example pure milk thistle extract or individual NAC) give you more control over the dosage per ingredient. Complexes, on the other hand, combine several substances in one capsule, such as milk thistle with artichoke and dandelion, or glutathione with silymarin, NAC and LOLA. In addition, you will see differences in form, for example standard capsules versus liposomal glutathione. Choose based on whether you are looking for a single substance or a broad complex.

Dosage and Use

The correct dosage depends on the specific product and the ingredient. Individual milk thistle extracts are often offered in 500 mg capsules (80% silymarin), NAC usually in 600 mg per capsule and TUDCA in higher dosages. Because the composition and strength vary per product, always follow the directions for use and the recommended daily amount on the packaging.

Who is this collection for?

This collection is intended for those who are specifically looking for one of these herbs or substances and want to compare individual extracts with broader complexes. Supplements are not a substitute for a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. If you use medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have doubts about your situation, consult your GP or pharmacist first.

What to look for when buying

With milk thistle, pay attention to the standardisation (for example the percentage of silymarin) and the amount of extract per capsule. With NAC, glutathione and choline, the dosage per capsule and the number of capsules per package determine the price per day. Also compare whether you want a single product or a complex, and check the brand information and the label. On every product page you will find the exact composition and the manufacturer's advice.

Also view our related collections Milk Thistle, NAC and Glutathione.