Bilirubin Levels

[BCee]

Hi

I'm just wondering if anyone could tell me how quickly bilirubin levels drop once alcohol is not being consumed anymore?

Is there anything in particular that can help, such as milk thistle, or anything else?

Thanks in advance

BCee.

[jojo23pink]

Iv heard of milk thistle and that its very good for the liver i dnt no about the bilirubin levels tho x

[Isabelle2]

For me it was pretty quickly, days - but I was taking a mega dose of corticosteroids .

[bluemoon2]

Dont know that one what I do know is my urine is still a deep dark orange and I have not had a drink for 5 years.

[Kristian in reply to bluemoon2]

I'm not surprised your urine us dark orange. If you've not had a drink for 5 years you are clearly dehydrated

(Sorry, just couldn't resist that one :-))

[bluemoon2 in reply to Kristian]

Quick of the mark did make me larf.

[Hidden in reply to Kristian]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[Colbster in reply to bluemoon2]

Wow... even when you drink lots of water?

[bluemoon2 in reply to Colbster]

Yep it seems to accumulate then gets clear only to build up again,really bad first thing in morning,aint got a clue why maybe I will ask doc on my yearly visit.

[Kristian]

BLT and many other hepatology professionals would not recommend you take milk thistle or anything else of similar ilk. Indeed, I understand milk thistle and a number of other herby type things can actually cause damage. Best to avoid in my opinion. No doubt BLT will put up there standard response to these questions complete with link to the relevant document.

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We would like to reiterate the reply from Kristian :

Milk-thistle (also known as Silybum marianum) is an over-the-counter supplement, which some people believe can be beneficial to people with liver disease. Some laboratory studies have shown the herbs active components (silymarin) have a positive effect on liver cells38. However, milk-thistle is not licensed as a medicine and so studies into its effectiveness in the body have been limited, with conflicting results. There is not currently enough evidence to prove or disprove any beneficial effects on the liver. Milk-thistle may lower blood sugar levels and people with diabetes or hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) should use caution40,41. If you are thinking of using milk-thistle, it is a good idea to discuss this with your doctor.

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