User Reviews for milk thistle

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I was amazed at how much it reduced my symptoms initially re; fatigue Though symptoms have increased I think the MT is still helping.

I was amazed after I began taking milk thistle. I shared the news with my MD, as he knows I am not into just 'trendy' alternatives. Its real and I have told numerous sufferers of Hep c to quick grab a bottle of milk thistle. Of course its not a cure, but not only were symptoms reduced considerably almost immediately but over a 4 month period my labs showed improvement.

I have been taking Milk Thistle for liver damage due to autoimmune hepatitis. I a months time all my liver enzyme levels were close to normal and now six months later they are normal. I started with 2000mg a day and now only take 1000mg a day.

I was taken to the hospital for chest pains---making it short---- my liver was enlarged, Dr took me off milk thistle & an estrogen patch was a no no. Thanks to this site I understand now why.

I have medication induced Cirrhosis. I nearly died from variceal bleeding 1 year ago which is when I was diagnosed. I had learned many years ago that Milk Thistle Concentrated Extract would cleanse the toxins in the liver. Nothing prescribed for me reduced the horrible pain in my liver. I could not eat or drink anything either. I continued to pass blood in my yellow,stool. After one week of taking 1000mg Concentrated Extract of Milk Thistle twice daily, I began to see and feel improvements. My stool has since returned to normal, no more nose bleeds or excruciating pain! I can sleep lying on my left side now. My Primary Physician/Internist SCOFFED at the idea of a herbal supplement being the solution however, my Gastroenterologist stated that he didn't know what I was doing but to keep doing whatever "it" was because it is working! There have been times the Milk Thistle had to be be reordered for stock and the longest I went was one week without it upon which time I redeveloped the pain and misery I previously endured. This happened twice within one year, however, after 24 hours of re-establishing the Milk Thistle back into my system, I began to heal again. I should add that this supplemental therapy was used in conjunction with Prayer. The combination has been a Godsent Blessing for me. It has not only restored my physical well being but has also extended my life. I was not diagnosed to live past a few months. As of August 28th, 2012 it will be one year. Read More Read Less

I have HCV and after taken Milk Thistle Seeds, my viral load has dropped. I take Three grams of ground seeds Three times a day or every Eight hours.

About 5 months ago, I was bulching and had heart burn as well as overall "system" upset. I was diagnosed with a non-alcholoic fatty liver (family thing), saw Milk Thistle on Dr Oz. It has improved my symptoms ten-fold. Buy it! Take it! Cheap and user friendly!

Along with carrot juice with an apple and green vegetable juice and a milk thistle 3 times a day for seven days has worked miracles. Then cut down to two and then one a day.

I take Milk Thistle to ward off the damage from Arava which I take for RA. I have been on Milk Thistle ever since I was diagnosed and started taking Mtx. Also, I spent 2 yrs on IV antibiotics that are also very toxic to the Liver. The whole time my liver tests were normal! I also take very powerful pain killers that contain acetometaphen and I drink on occasion. I have even recommended it to my RA doc to prescribe to his RA patients who are having problems with elevated Liver Enzymes.

I had severe problems with my diabetes, I have been taking milk thistle for two months and have seen excellent results in my numbers. My A1C has never been below seven. I am so excited. I also have a fatty liver and hoping to see good results with my next blood draw.

In 2000 I was diagnosed with Graves disease. I read a book that indicated taking Milk Thisle could reverse this disorder..It did! In 2004 I was disgnosed with an advanced and aggressive type of breast cancer that would require aggressive chemo treatments..and that I would become ill while having these treatments.. I continued to take Milk Thistle and I am pleased to announce, I was never ill from the chemo! I continue to take Milk Thistle today...if for no other reason than to keep my liver clean... thank YouRead More Read Less

milk thistle really works. this extract is the best thing to curb my high triglycerides. I feel way better when I take this extract. I have tried every sigle thing to lower my cholesterol but milk thistle is by far the best.

Over-the-counter milk thistle substances ARE NOT effective in combating amatoxin poisonings. There is a study going on to attempt to determine effectiveness of an injectable form. There is no conclusive evidence to indicate an improved outcome with this treatment. Timely, intensive, supportive care is still the best and most effective treatment in these life-threatening poisonings. The addition of the injectable form of silibinin may help, but this has not been proven, either in the U.S. or in Europe.Read More Read Less

I was using heavy doses of insecticide while trying to drain a swamp in Florida. I had pain over my liver. 2oo mg twice a day took away the pain and improved my digestion. I also tried to reduce the mosquito killers and insecticide.