SUPPLEMENTS FOR LIVER HEALTH

[Dreamkiller]

Does anyone think that N A C has a place in liver health? Or is it no good.

What about milk thistle?

[AyrshireK]

The British Liver Trust who host this page does not recommend the use of any homoeopathic or herbal remedies for those with any liver problems as these may damage the liver and lead to severe illness. British Liver Trust has a page all about complementary and alternative therapies at:- britishlivertrust.org.uk/in...

Some forum members have been specifically warned by their hepatologists to not take milk thistle - there is only anecdotal (not scientific) evidence that it does any good and infact is known to elevate liver numbers and potentially do more harm. Much milk thistle is also sold in a tincture with alcohol as the dissolving agent. NAC (N-acetyl cysteine ) seems to be used clinically in treatment of paracetemol/tylenol over dose but it could be harmful in liver disease - can cause blood clotting difficulties etc.

I would stay clear unless you've discussed these with your medical team.

All the best,

Katie

[Laura009]

Hi dreamkiller. Milk thistle and other suppliments are of no help to the liver. Its more about avoiding sugary, fatty foods and alcohol and having a healthy lifestyle than giving the liver something else to have to deal with.

Best wishes Laura

[Dreamkiller]

Ok thanks for your responses , I wont bother with them then .

[Laura009 in reply to Dreamkiller]

Wise decision 😀

[Dreamkiller]

Well I had ultrasound today , I dont know if the fella that actually does the ultrasound knows what hes talking about but he said I got nothing to worry about, I asked if I had fatty liver and he said a little bit not much, but il wait and see what the doctor say .

[briccolone in reply to Dreamkiller]

They normally do know what they're talking about ..a little bit of fatty liver I'd be happy about if it was me. You can do something about it

[10720]

I can't find it now but I recently read an article that explained that excess insulin resulted in fatty liver, so the answer is to avoid sugars and carbohydrates. Which also help if you are prediabetic with visceral fat around internal organs (possibly the effect of insulin again when aging reduces other hormone production)