Milk Thistle reviews: what real users say
We read 246 first-hand mentions of Milk Thistle from health and supplement communities. 49 of them say clearly how it went — and 60% of those say it helped.
Where people say it works: hormones (83% of 6), pain & inflammation (80% of 5).
Most common complaints: stomach issues, diarrhea, serotonin syndrome, hypothyroidism, thyroid swelling. All side effects →
Positive experiences
“Adrafinil and milk thistle is my current best solution...Milk thistle helps for the hepatoxicity (as you know)”
“I have improved taking milk thistle which helps my liver heal and to detoxify toxins.”
“I take reduced glutathione with it to support the liver, and some days take our low silychristin milk thistle”
“I've been taking milk thistle with decent results”
“Milk thistle works great for me while dtill being gentle”
“Nac, tudca, and milk thistle are pretty common supplements, so I doubt you'll find a shitty one.”
Negative and mixed experiences
“Nothing much happened. I still had those problems after trying all that nootropics and supplements.”
“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'm experiencing loss of libido and want something to offset this while my kidneys get back to normal (seems to be working a week in, less pain, feel much better, better sleep and digestion).”
“I have tried, to no great relief: eating fuck tons of ginger, upping my carbs and protein post-workout, lots and lots of cannabis, Acetaminophen + Aspirin + Ibuprofen, Milk Thistle, and increased pre and post-workout stretching.”
“I stopped taking milk thistle, red raspberry leaf, uva ursi, black cohosh, and drinking peppermint tea.”
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