Question 1

can milk thistle change urine colours? my urine has turned a bright dark yellow. not orange but a bright yellow thats dark if that make sense...like

Accepted Answer

Yes: Probably you are correct that the urine color is due to the supplement. You might also note that the only person to benefit from this pill is the smiling con man who sold it to you.

Question 2

can you tell me what to expect with milk thistle?

Accepted Answer

Milk thistle: 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 3

what is milk thistle? do doctors recommend it?

Accepted Answer

Herb frm Daisy plant: Milk thistle (silymarin) is a flowering herb related to the daisy and ragweed family. It is native to Mediterranean countries. Some people also call it Mary thistle and holy thistle. Most doctors do not believe it has any proven benefits for liver disease, diabetes or heart disease. The are good, safe and effective medications for these problems.

Question 4

would it be okay to take spirulina and milk thistle together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Milk thistle is a good antioxidant and spirulina is a good souce of protein.  They are safe to take together.

Question 5

can you take milk thistle if on synthroid?

Accepted Answer

What for?: It would be prudent to talk to the doctor who prescribed synthroid. 
For information, you may visit this site:https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-milk-thistle/art-20362885

Question 6

can i combinate strattera / modafinil with milk thistle?

Accepted Answer

: 1. Never combine anything with any supplement. You do not know what is in a supplement, if it is safe or if it had to be shown it does what it claims.

2. Never take any supplement either.

Question 7

can i take milk thistle with other vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Milk thistle, standardized to contain 70-80% silymarin, one of the most potent liver-protective and restorative substances known, can be used with other vitamins. It stimulates protein synthesis and production of new liver cells, without stimulating malignant liver tissue. In experimental models, silymarin protected against the 2 strongest liver-damaging peptides from amanita phalloides.

Question 8

does milk thistle stop you getting liver damage?

Accepted Answer

Milk Thistle: The only way to stop damaging your liver is to remove the issue that is causing the damage.

Milk thistle is used world wide to assist the liver to recover when one stops damaging the liver.

Question 9

i take milk thistle and sam-e. does help the liver?

Accepted Answer

No: If you have a fatty liver or liver disease stop eating fatty food, stop eating fried food, stop drinking alcohol, stop taking pain pills and lower your cholesterol.  Those type of actions help the liver.  Discuss the different medications you take with your doctor to make sure they are not causing any interactions that can harm the liver.

Question 10

can you take milk thistle and red yeast rice together?

Accepted Answer

Red yeast rice: Yes , these may be taken together.

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Can milk thistle change urine colours? my urine has turned a bright dark yellow. not orange but a bright yellow thats dark if that make sense...like

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Can you tell me what to expect with milk thistle?

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What is milk thistle? do doctors recommend it?

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Would it be okay to take spirulina and milk thistle together?

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Can you take milk thistle if on synthroid?

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Can i combinate strattera / modafinil with milk thistle?

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Can i take milk thistle with other vitamins?

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Does milk thistle stop you getting liver damage?

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I take milk thistle and sam-e. does help the liver?

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Can you take milk thistle and red yeast rice together?

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