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How do I use milk thistle seeds and is it really useful for fibrosis

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How do I use milk thistle seeds and is it really useful for fibrosis?!

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Fibro2021

To my knowledge, there is no reliable information on the benefits of milk thistle seeds for reducing liver fibrosis. Perhaps one of the forum members has other information on this issue.

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AyrshireK

Many forum members have been strongly advised AGAINST using milk thistle by their hepatologists. Their is no proven evidence of it's benefits (only anecdotal) and some of these so called herbal, complementary or alternative remedies have actually turned out to be potentially dangerous to an already struggling liver.The BLT who host this forum provide some useful guidance on the topic. britishlivertrust.org.uk/in...

If you are planning to take anything other than what is prescribed to you then always seek your doctors advice first.

Katie

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amineacm in reply to AyrshireK

Thank you katie

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Aotea2012

Keep well away from them! Only take medication prescribed by your doctor.

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amineacm in reply to Aotea2012

Thank you

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Ubwa

IMO natural remedies shown to work are called medicines. like others have said, I have been told to leave well alone

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Herman7275

No I ask my liver dr in September & she says no proof milk thistle helps at all with liver disease only Vitamin E 800iu.

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Slsslw in reply to Herman7275

do you take vitamin e with any other supplement or vitamin for it to work better? Are you taking it once a day or more? Thanks in advance!!

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