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Milk thistles are thistles of the genus Silybum Adans., flowering plants of the daisy family (Asteraceae). They are native to the Mediterranean regions of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Whilst health uses mostly for chronic liver disease have been traditionally claimed for the plant, increasing research is b... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Hepatitis C | 306 |
89% |
| Hepatitis B | 13 |
77% |
| Cirrhosis | 3 |
100% |
| Fatty Liver Disease | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 89% (329
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Milk Thistle Reviews
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Just recently started using Milk thistle and it seems to help me some with the back pain. In my second month on Milk Thistle. My dr said it could help with swelling in the liver.
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Try to stay on good diet, and take several alternative herbs, under direction of Dr.
seems to work ok. it is hard to tell if they work or not. Viral load and lfts have come down. But as we all know that is not accurate indication of success.
seems to work ok. it is hard to tell if they work or not. Viral load and lfts have come down. But as we all know that is not accurate indication of success.
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I found out about Milk Thistle through some books I read on Hepatitis C. I took it all through treatment and another six months after. I think it helped...
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It certainly can't be hurting! No side effects!
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I never really stuck with it but am now in need of hearing from others what works for them as I am experiencing tiredness and know that I must not consume any alcohol, which I feel has contributed to my higher AST/ALT/Bilirubin count.
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i take it every now and then, i heard it helps
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Nutrients have kept my viral load down to 30,000 for more then 15 years. Milk thistle, alpha lipoic acid, Primrose oil B, E, K, C, D, vitamins, Garlic, glutimine many more.
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did not work
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Have been taking 2 capsules daily. Doctor recent ask me not to take any over the counter drugs. checking to see if it is causing the tumor marker increases. Marker doubled last two months.
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so far so good
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