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What can i do myself, to be more kind to my liver?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Milk thistle: Avoid or limit alcohol use and consider use of milk thistle. It contains silymarin which can help with liver regeneration and protection.

Answered 2/5/2013

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