Does Milk Thistle help with hormones?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 83% of 6 people who reported on Milk Thistle for hormones say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 17% say it got worse.
Hormones: what users report
83%better6 reports · few reports
5 better0 no change1 worse
What people say about Milk Thistle and hormones
“Milk thistle can with some people cause Hypothyroidism... I had to quit taking I started gaining weight and my thyroid was swollen and hurt.”
“I also take milk thistle and from what I understand that helps the liver process excess estrogen into urine.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong26 meta-analyses · 39 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at hormones. See all research on Milk Thistle.
Side effects people mention
stomach issues 3diarrhea 2serotonin syndrome 1hypothyroidism 1thyroid swelling 1
What else is Milk Thistle used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count