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As i know people consume mature milk thistle seeds, it is safe to eat immature milk thistle seeds in the right doses?
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There is no good data on safety of thistle seeds young or old. You are playing a game I call "you bet your life" on supplements which can have anything the maker wishes to put in them to make you feel better. And some include such goodies as mercruy, arsenic, viagra or steroids. Beware.
Answered 5/19/2021
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