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Suspected that i have gilberts syndrome. can taking milk thistle daily help to normalize high bilirubin levels in the blood?
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If you truly have Gilbert's, which is benign, why would you want to treat it? Milk thistle will not change the bilirubin profile.
Answered 4/15/2023
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