Boosts antioxidant activity Supports detoxification in the liver Supports healthy liver, spleen and kidney function Nature’s premier herbal liver tonic, Swanson Milk Thistle features a powerful antioxidant flavonoid known as silymarin, which has specific protective benefits for liver tissues. Our convenient capsules combine 250 mg of guaranteed- potency milk thistle (standardized to 80 percent silymarin) with 250 mg of milk thistle powder.