Question 1

How do u know if milk thistle is working would it bring out spots?

Accepted Answer

Working for what? Not aware that there is any evidence that milk thistle can do anything.

Question 2

How long will it take for milk thistle to start working?

Accepted Answer

Milk thistle (silymarin) is a flowering herb related to the daisy and ragweed family. It is native to Mediterranean countries. 
There is no proof that it is effective for liver disease, heart disease or diabetes. There effective drugs for these problems, why waste time and money on non proven, probably ineffective supplements?

Question 3

I have elevated liver enzymes and would like to know if milk thistle and dandelion root will help get the enzymes back to normal?

Accepted Answer

Active ingredient in milk thistle (silymarin) helps when given IV in animals-limited data in humans. Oral milk thistle isn't the same-limited absorption of silymarin. Lots of people use it however. Dandelion root similar limitations- is a diuretic (will make you pee). Find out cause of the elevated enzymes-infections (esp viral), meds, toxicities, autoimmune, alcohol, other. Rx underlying cause

Question 4

How to use milk thistle drops?

Accepted Answer

Warm herbal tea.

Question 5

Does milk thistle have anti-aging properties?

Accepted Answer

In addition to its well-known benefits to the liver, Milk Thistle is one of the substances that have been demonstrated to help maintain telomere length.

Question 6

How long does it take for milk thistle to work?

Accepted Answer

You make an assumption that it does work. In my experience it has little value while it is purported to have a number of properties including liver protection human studies are lacking.

Question 7

Can you tell me what to expect with milk thistle?

Accepted Answer

Looks nice as a flower. May not taste good. Other than that you will be spending money for something that is not regulated and can contain anything they want to put in it.

Question 8

Is milk thistle safe to take with any medication?

Accepted Answer

but why would you do so. It's of no proven medical value and can cause diarrhea and other adverse events.

Question 9

How long does it take milk thistle to leave your body?

Accepted Answer

Has a half life of about 6-8 h, up to 30-40 h for complete clearance and providing normal liver function.

Question 10

Can milk thistle make symptoms worse before they get better?

Accepted Answer

Insufficient details to give a good answer. We need to know what symptoms and which condition you are concerned about.

How do you know if milk thistle is working

How do u know if milk thistle is working would it bring out spots?

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How long will it take for milk thistle to start working?

I have elevated liver enzymes and would like to know if milk thistle and dandelion root will help get the enzymes back to normal?

How to use milk thistle drops?

Does milk thistle have anti-aging properties?

How long does it take for milk thistle to work?

Can you tell me what to expect with milk thistle?

Is milk thistle safe to take with any medication?

How long does it take milk thistle to leave your body?

Can milk thistle make symptoms worse before they get better?

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