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Suspected that i have gilberts syndrome. can taking milk thistle daily help to normalize high bilirubin levels in the blood?

Q: suspected that i have gilberts syndrome. can taking milk thistle daily help to normalize high bilirubin levels in the blood?

: If you truly have Gilbert's, which is benign, why would you want to treat it? Milk thistle will not change the bilirubin profile.

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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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A member asked:

Suspected that i have gilberts syndrome. can taking milk thistle daily help to normalize high bilirubin levels in the blood?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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