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Is it effective to use milk thistle in treating liver problems?

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Possibly: There have been studies demonstrating benefit of milk thistle in a variety of liver problems, possibly in part due to increasing the concentration of glutathione in the liver. Glutathione is used to neutralize toxins.

Dr Jayaraj agreed

Answered 6/12/2018

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