What is Milk Thistle?
CATEGORY: Supplements
TYPES:Generic: Milk ThistleBrand:
Milk thistle is believed to have protective effects on the liver and improve its function. It is typically used to treat liver cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis (liver inflammation), and gallbladder disorders.
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How do members experience Milk Thistle?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support liver health | 50 | 14 | |
| General health | 45 | 10 | |
| Elevated liver enzymes | 34 | 14 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 18 | 5 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 5 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mania | 1 | |
| None | 1 | |
| Restless feeling in legs | 1 | |
| Restlessness (akathisia) | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 39 |
Member evaluations
cpt_c_pike
evaluated on Sep 01, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
d
dig
evaluated on Jul 05, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for elevated liver enzymes: Major
- Side effects: None
tired old me
evaluated on Jul 01, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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