I have read many books, I listened to many TH-cam videos by many of the world's leading gurus and health experts but nothing came close to “the hidden herbs” by anette ray. I recommend everyone giving it a read.
I was a heavy drinker from early 20’s to about early 40’s. My liver was swollen, even the seatbelt would irritate me and I had constant pain on my right side. I started taking mt at about 38. Average 400 mg per day. First thing I noticed was the swelling went down and was no longer grabbing at my side. Im 53 now and have no liver issues . I only drink 1 to 2 beers a night which is a significant decrease from years ago and reduced my mt intake to 175 mg every 3 days. One I will say that I have seriously benefited from milk thistle is I have not been sick in so long I can’t remember when the last time. I mean ever. No colds no flu anything. My conclusion MT is a thumbs up!
I had my gall bladder removed 2 years ago. I was diagnosed with fatty liver disease last February (2023). My NP put me on Milk Thistle ASAP. Along with changing my eating habits and exercising more and also using Apple Cider Vinegar w/lemon water, I was able to not only heal my liver but I do not need to take Ox Bile for my missing gall bladder. Milk Thistle works for me.
Hey Jared...I am about to get my gallbladder taken out (I have a 0% ejection fraction that was found with a HIDA scan). I have taken milk thistle before as a blocker/liver support for other supps that I was taking when I was working out regularly. Glad to hear that you're doing well and don't need to take Ox Bile. I've ordered it and will do a self-trial and see how it goes. Any tips/tricks for before/after? What was your recovery like? Were you an outpatient or were you admitted? Thanks...
I had my gallbladder removed 2 years ago, had pain from that for 1.5 years after, I'm feeling better now so starting MT this week. Stopped booze and all fatty foods. See how I go in a year from now?
Forget a brand! Buy some milk thistle seeds and grow them in a pot. It grows so fast and easily and is a perennial. You can eat the leaves young and once it flowers and goes to seed, harvest the seeds and make tea out of them. The stalks/stems are also edible.
I used Milk Thistle for awhile when I was having gallbladder attacks from gallstones they wanted to take my gallbladder out but I didn't let them. I think it helped me but I completely stopped having any issues when I went to a low carb eating lifestyle 😀
I began to have gallbladder attacks and started milk thistle but in about 2 months. Had another attack. The attack felt you just punched hard in the stomach and you know your in bad pain and can't breath for a few seconds from a punch? Well with the gallstones its more like 2 min of this pain. Have to go into hospital that day for surgical removal.
Well this was years ago back in 1995 when I was mid 30's. I did have to change my diet. No hot spicy foods. No fatty foods. Go to a plain bland diet. Otherwise you will get diarrhea real easy. Buy a big bottle of Immodium and keep some pills with you everywhere. But in time I have not noticed any more effects from it@@classicbeauty814
My holistic dr put me on it in 2009, after having issues walking and sitting up. I thought it was some work in the Honda from 2003 to 2006. I thought it was the concrete. She said it’s not the concrete. She said there’s millions of people working at Honda and they don’t have this issue. She said it’s the liver toxicity. After three days of taking it, I’ve never had that issue again.
Extreme heavy lifelong drinker here. Been taking MT religiously for nearly 30 years. No liver problems whatsoever at age 57. My take is MT protects the liver but doesn’t heal it.
@@badactor3440 well that's even more the reason to think it is helping you. I was a heavy drinker for years up until recently. My liver enzymes weren't elevated some were low so I've been taking the milk thistle. I wish you good health.
I can’t stand Dr Berg. All he does is copy what other docs say. He’s a chiropractor, and he gets rich off of plagiarizing other doctors. He’s a bonehead.
Anyone who puts good facts out for the public that are true facts wherever it comes from is not doing any harm only good spreading the word don't you think ? Hate is a hard word to use to describe how you feel about someone 👍🤔💯
As a type 2 diabetic in “remission” with an A1C of 4.8 without medication, it’s hard work to keep those values. I supplement with MT because I can use every bit of help I can get my hands on. A fatty liver has also been a concern although no indication in lab testing. Life long piss poor diet and sedentary lifestyle led me down the road of declining health, and fighting to keep things turned around.
@@LeonidKimMD , thank you. It takes daily effort, no sugar, whole foods, unprocessed carbohydrates in moderation, good fats only, tons of exercise, and a watchful eye on my levels.
We sound similar except my Ac1 was 5.7. I have been taking Milk thistle, Berberine & Nattokinase for 3 months to avoid statins. I'll know in 7 days when blood results are in to see if anything has helped. Nattokinase is wonderful & hopefully key
NAFLD is caused by high fructose corn syrup, sugar and carbs. I had a perfect liver in 2013 BEFORE I started drinking green sweet tea. I am correcting with Nattokinase, milk thistle, Berberine, fish oil & no sugar, no fried food, no cow milk unless 1%. I have made significant changes & its working. Good luck to all
Diagnosed with NAFLD as my numbers were high so had an ultrasound to confirm. Went on Milk Thistle and 5 weeks later, one number went to normal. the second was just above normal. I'd stay it does work.
there's a correlation between gout and insulin resistant. My guess is since you already fixed your insulin resistant with healthy liver, your body is now more efficient in removing excess uric acid
@@siewphengchew3229Amazon,,,nutricost milk thistle capsules,,,,it's what he's talking about silybum marianum,,is milk thistle extract,,,u can get a 6 month bottle for 19 or 20$,,,, there u go my friend.
Thank you so much for your wonderful recipe and for helping us take care of our health. Wishing everyone who is watching this video always healthy, peaceful, and happy❤
Thanks for the great information. I have NASH for about 3 years and have been using Milk Thistle and my latest liver exam actually showed some improvement but I'm taking other supplements along with Keto and fasting so hard to tell if its the Milk Thistle that is causing improvement.
I love to eat thistle! It's a crunchy, clean tasting stalk when peeled. But I've never taken this supplement. I am allergic to latex, so I wonder how I would react to this? I am waiting to get my blood tests back to see if my strict diet has helped my NALD. I would dearly love to lose wt. but being disabled and living with severe chronic pain it is so hard to do any exercising regardless of how mild it is. I have been much more active lately and no longer have the symptoms of GERD, IBS, no diverticulitis flares, and best of all no more esophageal reflux with aspiration! But I was so disappointed that I had not even lost 10 lbs in the last 6 months of dieting. I've never been obese in my entire life until the last 10 years (after 50). I am so tired of all these health issues~
@@Sunnydreamer1470 I'm in the same boat. Chronic DDD, CHF, CoPD, Asthma make exercise undoable. Gained 60lbs in 5mo after quit drinking smoking 1 yr ago. I am 55, IF 23 hrs a day, OMAD, mostly carno/healthy Keto for 5weeks. Zero weight loss. Yes, I believe it's the Cortisol. I am chronically stressed, my mate is angery/stressed which causes me to be. Our son moved out, and my Retriever died 3 weeks ago. Im a mess, and no real way to bring Cortisol down. But I 100% believe it's the stress causing me to gain. 😢
I've just bought some teabags which, apart from the Milk Thistle, also contain Liquorice and Turmeric, which are also supposed to be helpful. The taste is quite mild and pleasant.
Given that Milk Thistle is non-toxic and shows promise, what is the harm in recommending it?! No offense, but Physicians generally don’t hesitate to prescribe Pharmaceuticals with known toxic side effects, so why the hesitation to recommend a non-toxic NATURAL substance that shows promise as long as it’s indicated that research as to efficacy is ongoing?!
I’ll tell you why, ( some one one day told me) it is because of BIG FARMA Drs have a minimum amount of prescriptions they have to prescribe ( kind of like a police officer 👮♀️ have to have certain numbers of tickets given to people, they also Don’t cure they only treat you and maintain you so they can keep making money of of you or medical insurances so evil if you ask me. Dr are good for Emergencies and not all are unethical.
It's because all substances under certain circumstances (natural or synthetic) can be toxic.. both should be tested right and need further before you recommend it to patients. Not everyone has the same effect after taking such medicine (natural/synthetic) so yeah. Hope I answered your questions
I really enjoy your videos on supplements. I am particularly interested in supplements used for athletic purposes. Also, resveratrol would be very interesting. Nice work, please keep them coming!
YOU ARE A DOCTOR. OF COURSE YOU WOULDN'T RECOMMEND MILK THISTLE. BUT YOU WOULD RECOMMEND MEDICATION RIGHT? If everyone gets better with supplement, who is going to buy your medicine then???
I was taking Milk Thistle for about 4 weeks, only 175, one pill a day. I heard it was good for menopause and night sweats plus had other health benefits. This is the only thing changed. I started getting muscle spasms. I am not dehydrated. I did not find any complains in all the reviews. I did find an article/study that some people did suffer from this same side effect, but it gives no other information about it. Has anyone else had this reaction? I have stopped taking the Milk Thistle but still having some muscle twitching.
@@Jillian_40Muscle twitching can be magnesium deficiency, but high levels of folic acid can cause that too. Stress lack of sleep can cause that too. Many things can cause that
Great video. Love the informative and concise format. Is it possible to do a video on Beta-Glucan? I've been taking a barley derived supplement that gives me 3g of beta-glucan which is associated with the reduction of LDL cholesterol, amongst other benefits. Would love to hear your take on it.
I just started taking 200 mg 3 times a day after I stopped drinking alcohol. It feels kind of weird on your liver but I feel better. Give it a try I don't think it will hurt... I'm also taking dandelion tea to complement my natural detox.. I can feel the difference. I'm losing weight as well.. best of luck and God bless 🙏.
Hi there. I've got some Milk Thistle supplements that are 7500mg. But they state on the back - "80% SILYMARIN: We have used a high strength extract that is rich in silymarin, the major active constituent contained in Milk Thistle. With 150mg of pure silymarin in every capsule, you can rest assured that this product is of the highest natural potency." Does that mean it would be safe to take more than one capsule a day, as there's only 150mg of silymarin per capsule? Or is the stated 7500mg true?
I've taken Milk Thistle for over a decade. I also use horseradish (in food). Both contribute to a healthy liver., and the benefits were very apparent when I first began using them.
It might work if people also stick to a healthy diet and life style! Consuming Milk Thistle or any other antioxidants doesn't mean you can continue your unhealthy routines and think the supplements do a magic.
Hi. 61 year old man. I have ulcerative colitis since 2016 and they think I may have PSC. Liver MRI from 7 years ago, then another one several months ago…doctor said he saw no change from one MRI to the other. Should I take Milk Thistle?
You might consider looking into going low oxalate diet. Oxalate is a plant toxin that is found in many of the common foods we eat. In the gut it can be like little microscopic pieces of glass bouncing down your intestinal tract. One of my caregivers recently put her UC into remission after several months of a low oxalate diet based on the work of Sally K Norton and her book called toxic Superfoods. Of course full on carnivore diet is a low oxalate diet because no plants are consumed. I have been Carnivore for four years now and I am seeing some significant improvements in my health.
I have a mild case of Dawn syndrome, which is strange. I can eat anything, (A&W cheddar cheese burger with fries) except white rice, and my blood glucose barely budges, even white rice though it spikes, is not drastic. My glucose remains in the "Normal" none diabetic range, through the day. Its just in the morning (fasting) it elevates into pre diabetes range. 5.7 to 6.2. All other blood test were normal. Maybe MT will push it back down. Thx for sharing. 😊😊👍👍 PS I used to take MT years ago when I was on daily acetaminophen with codeine, and was worried about liver damage. Liver was always normal in tests.
Thank you Dr Kim, Milk Thistle was good for me, I actually lost some belly fat and regained my waist line. However, recently I had to stop taking it because it gives me fast heartbeats at night. I have been taking medicines for a long time for other issues, but this just started recently. So I stopped taking it and my heartbeats improved. I will try again in a little while. It always worked for me in the past. I took it for a month and then gave my body a break for a month.
i had success with it. i would feel a little pain in my liver area, i drank two tall cans every night before bed. i started taking milk thistle every single day within a week of taking it i no longer feel a little pain or minor throb in my liver area anymore. it helps. i recommend taking it twice a day. if you can three times eff it.
I know that MT works, because of how i personally go thru a hangover after a weekend of banging out bottles and models….when im on MT, my hangovers are light and short lived, when im not, im blah for two days, no matter how much water i drink…ALSO, if big pharma says its useless, you best believe its good for you, its just way to cheap for them to make large profits from it, cuz you can literally grow it at home…
Interesting thank you. Are you able to determine which method of taking MT is the most effective and how much? - I’m 60yrs fairly fit no other health issues but a fatty liver. 🤷🏼♂️ thanks.
I have been taking silymarin for two years with limited results for NAFLD, but it has stabilised my warfarin levels (INR) but this seems to only be with a very precise mix of dandelion, licorice and artichoke. When I stiop taking it my INR bounces all over the show. I take warfarin for symptomatic Absent IVC. I can eat all greens, and grapefruit with only a 0.1-0.2 increase or decrease in INR.
Do you know if milk thistle has any benefit for low functioning gall bladder? Thry want to remove my gallbladder but I refused. I started taking MT only yesterday so Im curious if it will help. Also wondering if I have to take it for life or every so often.
Taking as shot of pure extra virgin olive oil with lemon in the morning, one day yes one day no for 2 weeks, helped me a lot with my gald bladder. Also I heard a plant called Chanka piedra could help to vanish the stones but Im not sure of the proper dosage.
The primary and most well-known benefit of milk thistle is its ability to promote liver health. The active component present in milk thistle, is a powerful antioxidant that helps in protecting the liver from damage that is caused by free radicals and toxins.
IMO.... BEFORE taking any supplement to fix bad behavior you should first eliminate the bad behavior (alcohol, eating too much, drugs, medications etc). If eliminating your bad behavior does not cure your problem then take a look at supplements and miracle cures backed by semi science that might help you. Wish you much success in healing yourself :)
i have fatty liver for years was in pain all the time for about 5 years, i started taking milk thistle 2 weeks now and the pain has eased a little i also put on 6 lbs it is working for me.
Hi Dr. Kim, which is better, Berberine of Milk Thistle? I have fatty liver, my blood pressure and sugar r a bit high and i have gallstone. I am currently drinking milk thistle at night, i only eat once a day now(dinner). I only heard Berberine from your other video. And is it true that you should not take Berberine for prolong period of time? Thanks!
altho this is not from a study, i had a dog with liver enzymes that exceeded ability to sustain life, and the vet wanted to remove GB. i brought him home and fed him beets and milk thistle extract and he recovered.... when i took him to a different holistic vet, and his liver enzymes went back to normal, she was completely surprised by the "miracle" and also shared with me that altho vets prescribe vit E and SAMe for dogs with liver problems, she had seen more evidence in her practice with mmilk thistle turning things around.
I started taking Milk Thistle some years ago after i read it was the Most Potent of all the antioxidants, so i figured why not. Like all health food supplements the Best Brand is "Natures Plus"not to be confused with "Natures Made"..."PLUS" has a fully FDA certified lab and meets quality control levels. It is also an expensive brand. So I guess it comes down to how much can u afford to pay?
I was given DIM supplement which I could not tolerate even after 1 doze. Then I was given milk thistle, but after a few days nasty morning nausea and some other symptoms surfaced. I wonder if there is any substitute for it, because I am not ready to wake up feeling nauseated ans out of breath every morning at the age of 66.
thx . i had way too much alcohol last night and now have pain in my upper rib area( liver) do you think milk thristle is enough treatment or should i go to Er as well as not taking anymore alcohol? thanks
@@visam28 so i stopped the thx so much for reply !drinking and have been having 500 mg milk thistle daily. its been 6 days and the pain is only about 25% of what it was after the heavy night of drinking ( 9 units) im a 35 lb male and i had 9 months sober before hand. all my peers tell me my liver was warning me :)
@@veganpajamas4211 quit the alcohol. Take milk thistle , drink herbal/green teas , intermittent Fasting. Well balanced diet will all heal the liver . That pain you were getting was because of liver inflammation. I had it before. Dandelion Root is also good for the liver
My ALT is 20 i’m wondering if I should take milk thistle because I have fatty liver disease but my ALT is 20. My doctor says I really don’t need it, but I also have CKD so I wonder if that’s OK to take it with that.
I'm using Now brand extract. And thinking about using Natural Groceries brand in big bottle. And I'm usually a brand o bought in Gallup New Mexico, La Montanita Food coop liver detox. The effects for liver and mental health are great. I like shatavari too for balance hormones like cortisol. Eluthero for stress. 🙏💜🕉️👁️🔥👑
Elevated enzymes from drug induced liver injury. Currently alt 149 and ast 83 slowly trending downward. Do you think adding milk thistle can help? (or at least not hurt?)
,,,,Guys I drank two big cups of milk thistle tea this morning and I've been nauseated and vomited the rest of the day..........I drank on empty stomach, got a sandwich at lunch time, still, I can't standup for more than 30 minutes without needing to vomit. Sound normal?
You should try Yakrit Plihantak Churna once. It plays the best role in the detoxification of the body that further helps in removing ama from the body and induce the digestive fire which will provide you great digestive health
I am a recovering drug addict i used fentynal and cocaine alot i am clean now for 4 years, would this be a good reason to ask my doctor if this is good for me?
@@Proverbspsalms well I've bin using it for about a month now already seen the whites of my eyes start to clear up they are whiter now then I can ever remember, I had a dark yellow line in both eyes it is now hardly even visible
@@Proverbspsalms Sometimes, there are severe drug interactions. Herbs are as strong as chemicals. People have no choice but to consult with their physicians.
If you aren't bedridden, have constant yellow eyes, fatigue, nausea it's probably still reversible, check your doctor though. Milk thistle worked for me, NAC, glycine.
Thanks for your comment. My mother was just diagnosed with non alcoholic fatty liver and we are thinking to try it. She also have diabetes type 2. Would you recommend it for her?
What I find even more puzzling is NAFLD's cause in my case: I have not consumed any alcohol during most of my life, though I did, foolishly, overdo it to the point of nausea a few times as a young man and some wine, infrequently and moderately, later. I have not, to my knowledge had any liver problems at all of any sort. I am now 91 yo. In 2011, my colon was punctured during a colonoscopy. After my recovery from successful colon resection, I had an ultrasount survey of my liver because my enzymes were high. A "coarse echotexture" was reported. Recent hepatic ultrasounds have not reported any potential problem, except for a stable cyst. I do not know why I should have had NAFLD aa shown after my colon resection. I have taken milk-thistle but do not know if it has been of any benefit to me. I have taken it from time to time in 160mg daily doses.
NAFLD is caused by sugar. I've got it and only a chinese doctor picked it up, now western doctor would even look at me because I don't drink yet I have a large gut that sticks out, I have elevated Gamma GT in my blood work and I have gall stones. I also believe prolonged stress being a single mum and a high school teacher have contributed to my fatty liver. I found out at 26 and I have had to research myself on what to do and how to support this. I only recently came across MT and hope this will improve my blood work next time and cutting out all processed foods.
"Colon punctured during a colonoscopy." Yikes! 😮 I hope they didn't charge you for the colonoscopy or the repairs to your colon. It sounds like an awful experience but you've been proactive and I hope that you're feeling much better.
I have fatty liver and developed hep b stopped drinking went on keto diet hep b disappeared but i developed edema and ascites now I get drained about every 2 months so I have gone on a ketovore diet and eat mostly protein with occasionally some carbs swelling in feet comes and goes. I don’t know what else to do any suggestions?
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I have read many books, I listened to many TH-cam videos by many of the world's leading gurus and health experts but nothing came close to “the hidden herbs” by anette ray. I recommend everyone giving it a read.
I was a heavy drinker from early 20’s to about early 40’s. My liver was swollen, even the seatbelt would irritate me and I had constant pain on my right side. I started taking mt at about 38. Average 400 mg per day. First thing I noticed was the swelling went down and was no longer grabbing at my side. Im 53 now and have no liver issues . I only drink 1 to 2 beers a night which is a significant decrease from years ago and reduced my mt intake to 175 mg every 3 days. One I will say that I have seriously benefited from milk thistle is I have not been sick in so long I can’t remember when the last time. I mean ever. No colds no flu anything. My conclusion MT is a thumbs up!
Be careful drinking every night though… it will get you one or another way. Wishing you all the best
I had my gall bladder removed 2 years ago. I was diagnosed with fatty liver disease last February (2023). My NP put me on Milk Thistle ASAP. Along with changing my eating habits and exercising more and also using Apple Cider Vinegar w/lemon water, I was able to not only heal my liver but I do not need to take Ox Bile for my missing gall bladder. Milk Thistle works for me.
Hey Jared...I am about to get my gallbladder taken out (I have a 0% ejection fraction that was found with a HIDA scan). I have taken milk thistle before as a blocker/liver support for other supps that I was taking when I was working out regularly. Glad to hear that you're doing well and don't need to take Ox Bile. I've ordered it and will do a self-trial and see how it goes. Any tips/tricks for before/after? What was your recovery like? Were you an outpatient or were you admitted? Thanks...
What brand do u take?
What brand do u take?
I add lemon water to my diet and take 175 mg of milk thistle twice a day I gotta try that apple cider vinegar
I had my gallbladder removed 2 years ago, had pain from that for 1.5 years after, I'm feeling better now so starting MT this week. Stopped booze and all fatty foods. See how I go in a year from now?
Forget a brand! Buy some milk thistle seeds and grow them in a pot. It grows so fast and easily and is a perennial. You can eat the leaves young and once it flowers and goes to seed, harvest the seeds and make tea out of them. The stalks/stems are also edible.
Best comment yet. Thanks for posting!
hard to get the seeds
Where can we get milk thistle seeds?
Super helpful! Kudos!
etsy or anywhere online
I used Milk Thistle for awhile when I was having gallbladder attacks from gallstones they wanted to take my gallbladder out but I didn't let them. I think it helped me but I completely stopped having any issues when I went to a low carb eating lifestyle 😀
I began to have gallbladder attacks and started milk thistle but in about 2 months. Had another attack. The attack felt you just punched hard in the stomach and you know your in bad pain and can't breath for a few seconds from a punch? Well with the gallstones its more like 2 min of this pain. Have to go into hospital that day for surgical removal.
@@cherylsims5636 how are you doing after your surgery? How are your bathroom trips ? Are you able to eat anything you want to?
Well this was years ago back in 1995 when I was mid 30's. I did have to change my diet. No hot spicy foods. No fatty foods. Go to a plain bland diet. Otherwise you will get diarrhea real easy. Buy a big bottle of Immodium and keep some pills with you everywhere. But in time I have not noticed any more effects from it@@classicbeauty814
My holistic dr put me on it in 2009, after having issues walking and sitting up. I thought it was some work in the Honda from 2003 to 2006. I thought it was the concrete. She said it’s not the concrete. She said there’s millions of people working at Honda and they don’t have this issue. She said it’s the liver toxicity. After three days of taking it, I’ve never had that issue again.
Is this really works can i believe this product and no side effect? Pls reply me
Extreme heavy lifelong drinker here. Been taking MT religiously for nearly 30 years. No liver problems whatsoever at age 57. My take is MT protects the liver but doesn’t heal it.
If you have no liver issues and were a lifelong heavy drinker it seems it probably helps heal the liver.
@@visam28 am, not were
@@badactor3440 well that's even more the reason to think it is helping you. I was a heavy drinker for years up until recently. My liver enzymes weren't elevated some were low so I've been taking the milk thistle. I wish you good health.
Oh yes it does heal it. Your take doesn’t matter
@@Proverbspsalms but my experience does. Ignore it at your own peril.
Spoken like a true scholar. Give a vague in the middle answer and let the public make their own decision.
You're Singhing a different tune. He said he didn't recommend milk thistle but was OK with patients taking it. Your call an vagueness is vague.
@@KG10toTH5That is pretty vague though..
Best video on this topic. I love how you actually get into the studies instead of just promoting it like Dr Berg
I can’t stand Dr Berg. All he does is copy what other docs say. He’s a chiropractor, and he gets rich off of plagiarizing other doctors. He’s a bonehead.
@@retiredmom2947 Totally agree, and he's a Scientologist.
@@shetaz905 Who is a Scientologist?
@@RogerFleischer-p3f Dr. Berg
Anyone who puts good facts out for the public that are true facts wherever it comes from is not doing any harm only good spreading the word don't you think ? Hate is a hard word to use to describe how you feel about someone 👍🤔💯
As a type 2 diabetic in “remission” with an A1C of 4.8 without medication, it’s hard work to keep those values. I supplement with MT because I can use every bit of help I can get my hands on.
A fatty liver has also been a concern although no indication in lab testing. Life long piss poor diet and sedentary lifestyle led me down the road of declining health, and fighting to keep things turned around.
A1c of 4.8 is amazing!
@@LeonidKimMD , thank you. It takes daily effort, no sugar, whole foods, unprocessed carbohydrates in moderation, good fats only, tons of exercise, and a watchful eye on my levels.
We sound similar except my Ac1 was 5.7. I have been taking Milk thistle, Berberine & Nattokinase for 3 months to avoid statins. I'll know in 7 days when blood results are in to see if anything has helped. Nattokinase is wonderful & hopefully key
I'm there too. Non alcoholic fatty liver and I was feeling pain on the right under breast which is where liver is, when I take milk thistle I don't
NAFLD is caused by high fructose corn syrup, sugar and carbs. I had a perfect liver in 2013 BEFORE I started drinking green sweet tea. I am correcting with Nattokinase, milk thistle, Berberine, fish oil & no sugar, no fried food, no cow milk unless 1%. I have made significant changes & its working. Good luck to all
What’s the best form for benefit? Tea , capsules, or drops?
Diagnosed with NAFLD as my numbers were high so had an ultrasound to confirm. Went on Milk Thistle and 5 weeks later, one number went to normal. the second was just above normal. I'd stay it does work.
which brand do u recomend
Is milk thistle tea good, how much milk thistle should be taken daily ? and thank you so much for the info.
You can find the info on how much dosage is recommended for any supplement by asking for the dosage on Google or Bing.
I bought says 175 mg and I take one a day and my ALT is down to 20 so that’s good
Believe me after i start drinking silymarin my gout and rheumatoid arthritis was disappeared.
Serious... Can it aid the liver ?
I have the same, how long did it fake?
there's a correlation between gout and insulin resistant. My guess is since you already fixed your insulin resistant with healthy liver, your body is now more efficient in removing excess uric acid
May I know where did U get sylmarin?
@@siewphengchew3229Amazon,,,nutricost milk thistle capsules,,,,it's what he's talking about silybum marianum,,is milk thistle extract,,,u can get a 6 month bottle for 19 or 20$,,,, there u go my friend.
Are there any big side effects or common drugs that interact here Dr. McDreamy.. I mean Dr. Kim? Thanks for another 10/10 video. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Absolutely! 😂
Thank you so much for your wonderful recipe and for helping us take care of our health. Wishing everyone who is watching this video always healthy, peaceful, and happy❤
Where in this video he is giving any recipe?!?
I used silymarin for 2 months and my ferritin dropped from 395 to 192. I will continue taking silymarin and it is very good.
You don't want ferritin to low
Feritin is iiron proten and shoyld not be low.
@@rola9558 Ferritina muito alta não é bom, o ideal é em torno de 100 a 150.
Por que vc não escreve em inglês?
@@jorgeluisrodrigues1322why don’t you write in Portuguese?
Is carbamide a good brand of milk thistle? Should I buy it or not?
I am not feeling hungry while I am taking milk thistle supplement daily.
Is it a good sign?
My ALT went from 47 to 17 in a few months taking Milk Thistle.
How much are you using?
Which brand did you purchase?
Which did you use milk thistle??
@@kashifrana2693 Yes milk thistle
@@michaelmurphy2795 which brand of milk thistle do you use??
Thanks for the great information. I have NASH for about 3 years and have been using Milk Thistle and my latest liver exam actually showed some improvement but I'm taking other supplements along with Keto and fasting so hard to tell if its the Milk Thistle that is causing improvement.
What liver exam did you have? The only information I ever get is from a CT which isn’t very often. So great you saw improvement!
Did you examine of liver fibroscan?
How was your score?
I love to eat thistle! It's a crunchy, clean tasting stalk when peeled. But I've never taken this supplement. I am allergic to latex, so I wonder how I would react to this? I am waiting to get my blood tests back to see if my strict diet has helped my NALD. I would dearly love to lose wt. but being disabled and living with severe chronic pain it is so hard to do any exercising regardless of how mild it is. I have been much more active lately and no longer have the symptoms of GERD, IBS, no diverticulitis flares, and best of all no more esophageal reflux with aspiration! But I was so disappointed that I had not even lost 10 lbs in the last 6 months of dieting. I've never been obese in my entire life until the last 10 years (after 50). I am so tired of all these health issues~
Get your cortisol checked by a saliva test . Worrying about everything increases cortisol and you won’t lose weight
@@Sunnydreamer1470 I'm in the same boat. Chronic DDD, CHF, CoPD, Asthma make exercise undoable. Gained 60lbs in 5mo after quit drinking smoking 1 yr ago. I am 55, IF 23 hrs a day, OMAD, mostly carno/healthy Keto for 5weeks. Zero weight loss. Yes, I believe it's the Cortisol. I am chronically stressed, my mate is angery/stressed which causes me to be. Our son moved out, and my Retriever died 3 weeks ago. Im a mess, and no real way to bring Cortisol down. But I 100% believe it's the stress causing me to gain. 😢
It's good for menstrual issues as well.
Your analysis and comments were in sync with what my primary care Physician said when I asked him if I should take Milk Thistle.
I've just bought some teabags which, apart from the Milk Thistle, also contain Liquorice and Turmeric, which are also supposed to be helpful. The taste is quite mild and pleasant.
Given that Milk Thistle is non-toxic and shows promise, what is the harm in recommending it?!
No offense, but Physicians generally don’t hesitate to prescribe Pharmaceuticals with known toxic side effects, so why the hesitation to recommend a non-toxic NATURAL substance that shows promise as long as it’s indicated that research as to efficacy is ongoing?!
I’ll tell you why, ( some one one day told me) it is because of BIG FARMA Drs have a minimum amount of prescriptions they have to prescribe ( kind of like a police officer 👮♀️ have to have certain numbers of tickets given to people, they also Don’t cure they only treat you and maintain you so they can keep making money of of you or medical insurances so evil if you ask me.
Dr are good for Emergencies and not all are unethical.
Medical schools are heavily funded and influenced by drug companies as well as "studies".
Very true
It's because all substances under certain circumstances (natural or synthetic) can be toxic.. both should be tested right and need further before you recommend it to patients. Not everyone has the same effect after taking such medicine (natural/synthetic) so yeah. Hope I answered your questions
Kick backs from pharmaceutical companies 😂
I have positive experience with Milk Thistle related to the liver condition. The other great supplement was alpha lipoic acid.
I really enjoy your videos on supplements. I am particularly interested in supplements used for athletic purposes. Also, resveratrol would be very interesting. Nice work, please keep them coming!
YOU ARE A DOCTOR. OF COURSE YOU WOULDN'T RECOMMEND MILK THISTLE. BUT YOU WOULD RECOMMEND MEDICATION RIGHT? If everyone gets better with supplement, who is going to buy your medicine then???
I was taking Milk Thistle for about 4 weeks, only 175, one pill a day. I heard it was good for menopause and night sweats plus had other health benefits. This is the only thing changed. I started getting muscle spasms. I am not dehydrated. I did not find any complains in all the reviews. I did find an article/study that some people did suffer from this same side effect, but it gives no other information about it. Has anyone else had this reaction? I have stopped taking the Milk Thistle but still having some muscle twitching.
I haven't but muscle twitching is a sign of liver issues though. Its a symptom of liver issues
You should report to poison control. Could have been a tainted bottle? Just guessing.
@@Jillian_40Muscle twitching can be magnesium deficiency, but high levels of folic acid can cause that too. Stress lack of sleep can cause that too. Many things can cause that
Yo Kim, What part of the Milk Thistle plant should I consumed?
For cirrhosis- is capsule recommended or tea form?
Great video. Love the informative and concise format. Is it possible to do a video on Beta-Glucan? I've been taking a barley derived supplement that gives me 3g of beta-glucan which is associated with the reduction of LDL cholesterol, amongst other benefits. Would love to hear your take on it.
Thank you Doctor for the valuable information you share. Are there any sweets you permit your NAFLD patients (i.e. dates, fruit, etc.)?
Hi dr! Can I take milk thistle,fertilaid and acetyl l-carnitine at the same time?..
Is it good to take it AFTER you have decided to quit drinking? Like start taking it everyday other day.
I just started taking 200 mg 3 times a day after I stopped drinking alcohol. It feels kind of weird on your liver but I feel better. Give it a try I don't think it will hurt... I'm also taking dandelion tea to complement my natural detox.. I can feel the difference. I'm losing weight as well.. best of luck and God bless 🙏.
1 a day with meal up to 6 month they say 😊
@@Midwest.. what about before a drinking session
Hi there. I've got some Milk Thistle supplements that are 7500mg. But they state on the back - "80% SILYMARIN: We have used a high strength extract that is rich in silymarin, the major active constituent contained in Milk Thistle. With 150mg of pure silymarin in every capsule, you can rest assured that this product is of the highest natural potency."
Does that mean it would be safe to take more than one capsule a day, as there's only 150mg of silymarin per capsule? Or is the stated 7500mg true?
Not mentioning the DOSE / DOSAGE, frequency, group/patients condition , ect. ? 💡
In one of the trials he mentioned 600mg was used
My bottle say 2 x 400mg a day
Would milk thistle tea be strong enough to deliver any of the beneficial flavonoids and polyphenols?
it would be difficult to measure, depending on what concentration of Silymarin you get in a tea
@@LeonidKimMDThanks, encouraging
Chew those MT "seeds" after drinking the tea
I've taken Milk Thistle for over a decade. I also use horseradish (in food). Both contribute to a healthy liver., and the benefits were very apparent when I first began using them.
MT is somewhat helpful but is not as important as NAC for liver protection. My experience my opinion
What is Nac? Please say I'm trying the Thistle
@@loribleablea4605 N-ACETYL CYSTEINE (NAC)
It might work if people also stick to a healthy diet and life style! Consuming Milk Thistle or any other antioxidants doesn't mean you can continue your unhealthy routines and think the supplements do a magic.
I take it every day. I do believe it helps. I saw a reduction in my labs regarding my liver.
Hi. 61 year old man. I have ulcerative colitis since 2016 and they think I may have PSC. Liver MRI from 7 years ago, then another one several months ago…doctor said he saw no change from one MRI to the other. Should I take Milk Thistle?
Hi Chris, I cannot answer your question in this setting and would defer to your physician. I’m glad the liver mri didn’t show any worsening changes
Ok. Thank you.
You might consider looking into going low oxalate diet. Oxalate is a plant toxin that is found in many of the common foods we eat. In the gut it can be like little microscopic pieces of glass bouncing down your intestinal tract. One of my caregivers recently put her UC into remission after several months of a low oxalate diet based on the work of Sally K Norton and her book called toxic Superfoods. Of course full on carnivore diet is a low oxalate diet because no plants are consumed. I have been Carnivore for four years now and I am seeing some significant improvements in my health.
I have the same health problem ulcerative colitis and PSC.
Look into cayenne pepper and Barbara O’Neill for ulcer?
I have a mild case of Dawn syndrome, which is strange. I can eat anything, (A&W cheddar cheese burger with fries) except white rice, and my blood glucose barely budges, even white rice though it spikes, is not drastic. My glucose remains in the "Normal" none diabetic range, through the day. Its just in the morning (fasting) it elevates into pre diabetes range. 5.7 to 6.2. All other blood test were normal. Maybe MT will push it back down. Thx for sharing. 😊😊👍👍 PS I used to take MT years ago when I was on daily acetaminophen with codeine, and was worried about liver damage. Liver was always normal in tests.
What is a mild case of Down syndrome? I have a 4.5 ye old son with Down syndrome and wondering if you have any advice
check for heavy metal poisoning. There is a connection to dawn syndrome.
Whats the best supplement for the liver for a heavy drinker?
Thank you Dr Kim, Milk Thistle was good for me, I actually lost some belly fat and regained my waist line. However, recently I had to stop taking it because it gives me fast heartbeats at night. I have been taking medicines for a long time for other issues, but this just started recently. So I stopped taking it and my heartbeats improved. I will try again in a little while. It always worked for me in the past. I took it for a month and then gave my body a break for a month.
Dear dr
Regarding coronary ectasia
Any way to reverse itc
Or decrease cac score . On supplements
i had success with it. i would feel a little pain in my liver area, i drank two tall cans every night before bed. i started taking milk thistle every single day within a week of taking it i no longer feel a little pain or minor throb in my liver area anymore. it helps. i recommend taking it twice a day. if you can three times eff it.
What brand did you get?
@@limbogt747 I got it at Walmart! they are 175 mg I take two at a time.
@@limbogt747this is where you will get ghosted
Where did you buy it?
EBay
Taken it for years , have had autoimmunity. Probably at two to three caps daily of standardized about 240 mg caps....
I believe in Germany, doctors recommend it regularly. Thanks for the video!
Wonderful job thank you so much
I know that MT works, because of how i personally go thru a hangover after a weekend of banging out bottles and models….when im on MT, my hangovers are light and short lived, when im not, im blah for two days, no matter how much water i drink…ALSO, if big pharma says its useless, you best believe its good for you, its just way to cheap for them to make large profits from it, cuz you can literally grow it at home…
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Iv been taking for my liver health 💪
How many mg you use daily ?
Interesting thank you. Are you able to determine which method of taking MT is the most effective and how much?
- I’m 60yrs fairly fit no other health issues but a fatty liver. 🤷🏼♂️ thanks.
so which brand is safe to take if you have NASH F2?
Can you use milk thistle for kidney disease?💜🙏🏽
I've eaten 1.5 Tablespoons fresh ground milk thistle seed powder daily for years, just to keep my liver healthy
Can you take milk thistle everyday all the time or should you take breaks and only take it for so long?
I had my gallbladder removed 5 months ago. Is it safe to use mil thistle?
I have been taking silymarin for two years with limited results for NAFLD, but it has stabilised my warfarin levels (INR) but this seems to only be with a very precise mix of dandelion, licorice and artichoke. When I stiop taking it my INR bounces all over the show. I take warfarin for symptomatic Absent IVC.
I can eat all greens, and grapefruit with only a 0.1-0.2 increase or decrease in INR.
Do you know if milk thistle has any benefit for low functioning gall bladder? Thry want to remove my gallbladder but I refused. I started taking MT only yesterday so Im curious if it will help. Also wondering if I have to take it for life or every so often.
Taking breaks every few months is always good from supplements
Taking as shot of pure extra virgin olive oil with lemon in the morning, one day yes one day no for 2 weeks, helped me a lot with my gald bladder.
Also I heard a plant called Chanka piedra could help to vanish the stones but Im not sure of the proper dosage.
How long should you take milk thistle pil? Months? Years?
1 a day with meal up to 6 month they say 😊
@@Midwest.. I have milk thistle Blackmore's. But it says you need to eat three times a day. Is it safe?
The primary and most well-known benefit of milk thistle is its ability to promote liver health. The active component present in milk thistle, is a powerful antioxidant that helps in protecting the liver from damage that is caused by free radicals and toxins.
Where do you get milk thistle? And tablet form? Is that okay to take?
Visit a health food store. Capsules are a good choice.
@JD-gm1wq thank u JD. BOUGHT CAPSULES. AFTER 3 DAYS, WHAT A DIFFERENCE. IS SO GOOD FOR THE LIVER.
IMO.... BEFORE taking any supplement to fix bad behavior you should first eliminate the bad behavior (alcohol, eating too much, drugs, medications etc).
If eliminating your bad behavior does not cure your problem then take a look at supplements and miracle cures backed by semi science that might help you.
Wish you much success in healing yourself :)
Taking meds is bad behaviour? I think your giving bad possibly life threatening advice! How someone hasn't said this I don't know! DANGEROUS ADVICE
Taking meds is bad behaviour? I think your giving bad possibly life threatening advice! How someone hasn't said this I don't know! DANGEROUS ADVICE
Taking meds is bad behaviour? I think your giving bad possibly life threatening advice! How someone hasn't said this I don't know! DANGEROUS ADVICE
Dear doctor please let me know when and how to take [hungry or after a meal]milk thistle I have hepatic steatosis thank you very much.
Gastrointestinal problems (e.g., nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, abdominal bloating, abdominal fullness or pain, anorexia, and changes in bowel habits).
Headache.
Skin reactions (pruritus, rash, urticaria, and eczema).
Neuropsychological events (e.g., asthenia, malaise, and insomnia).
i have fatty liver for years was in pain all the time for about 5 years, i started taking milk thistle 2 weeks now and the pain has eased a little i also put on 6 lbs it is working for me.
Hi Dr. Kim, which is better, Berberine of Milk Thistle? I have fatty liver, my blood pressure and sugar r a bit high and i have gallstone. I am currently drinking milk thistle at night, i only eat once a day now(dinner). I only heard Berberine from your other video. And is it true that you should not take Berberine for prolong period of time? Thanks!
Can anyone recommend where can we buy a good quality milk thistle???
Amazon
NOW brand I take
@@Mattbh119you have good result after taking mt
Dr mercola has a good milk thistle product
Yes Organic market i take as recommended 30 drops per 7 ounces of water or as needed
Great video. Thanks
altho this is not from a study, i had a dog with liver enzymes that exceeded ability to sustain life, and the vet wanted to remove GB. i brought him home and fed him beets and milk thistle extract and he recovered.... when i took him to a different holistic vet, and his liver enzymes went back to normal, she was completely surprised by the "miracle" and also shared with me that altho vets prescribe vit E and SAMe for dogs with liver problems, she had seen more evidence in her practice with mmilk thistle turning things around.
One doctor said it increases estrogen and hence, not recommended for men. Is this true ?
I started taking Milk Thistle some years ago after i read it was the Most Potent of all the antioxidants, so i figured why not. Like all health food supplements the Best Brand is "Natures Plus"not to be confused with "Natures Made"..."PLUS" has a fully FDA certified lab and meets quality control levels. It is also an expensive brand. So I guess it comes down to how much can u afford to pay?
Hello, why has berberine recently been banned in Switzerland?
even if you don't have a liver problem, can you take it for liver health
I take this when I drink alcohol which is only occasionally
Some supplements are very hard in your liver. For example oregano oil or black seed oil so you need to take it in conjunction with milk thistle
Dr what is ur opinion about liv52 with vitamin e especially for enzymatic liver imbalance alt ast
I was given DIM supplement which I could not tolerate even after 1 doze. Then I was given milk thistle, but after a few days nasty morning nausea and some other symptoms surfaced. I wonder if there is any substitute for it, because I am not ready to wake up feeling nauseated ans out of breath every morning at the age of 66.
thx . i had way too much alcohol last night and now have pain in my upper rib area( liver) do you think milk thristle is enough treatment or should i go to Er as well as not taking anymore alcohol? thanks
Don't drink any alcohol, take the milk thistle and see if the pain goes away. You should still see a doctor and have some blood work.
@@visam28 so i stopped the thx so much for reply !drinking and have been having 500 mg milk thistle daily. its been 6 days and the pain is only about 25% of what it was after the heavy night of drinking ( 9 units) im a 35 lb male and i had 9 months sober before hand. all my peers tell me my liver was warning me :)
@@veganpajamas4211 quit the alcohol. Take milk thistle , drink herbal/green teas , intermittent Fasting. Well balanced diet will all heal the liver . That pain you were getting was because of liver inflammation. I had it before. Dandelion Root is also good for the liver
Look into Tudca as well helped me .
That's one of the things Milk Thistle is used for ... lots of drinkers use it.
My ALT is 20 i’m wondering if I should take milk thistle because I have fatty liver disease but my ALT is 20. My doctor says I really don’t need it, but I also have CKD so I wonder if that’s OK to take it with that.
What is a good quality milk thistle?
My doctor recommended life extension milk thistle. Dealing with elevation of alt and nash
Thanks for this video! I have self induced liver problems that I hope to fix with your info.
I'm using Now brand extract. And thinking about using Natural Groceries brand in big bottle. And I'm usually a brand o bought in Gallup New Mexico, La Montanita Food coop liver detox. The effects for liver and mental health are great. I like shatavari too for balance hormones like cortisol. Eluthero for stress. 🙏💜🕉️👁️🔥👑
Elevated enzymes from drug induced liver injury. Currently alt 149 and ast 83 slowly trending downward. Do you think adding milk thistle can help? (or at least not hurt?)
It wouldn’t hurt. But for huge healing you want to try carnivore diet or water fasting
I feel weak, dizzy, back pain when taking milk thistle for my fatty liver
,,,,Guys I drank two big cups of milk thistle tea this morning and I've been nauseated and vomited the rest of the day..........I drank on empty stomach, got a sandwich at lunch time, still, I can't standup for more than 30 minutes without needing to vomit.
Sound normal?
You should try Yakrit Plihantak Churna once. It plays the best role in the detoxification of the body that further helps in removing ama from the body and induce the digestive fire which will provide you great digestive health
I am a recovering drug addict i used fentynal and cocaine alot i am clean now for 4 years, would this be a good reason to ask my doctor if this is good for me?
Your doctor will tell you no. They do because they would rather you be on rx meds
@@Proverbspsalms well I've bin using it for about a month now already seen the whites of my eyes start to clear up they are whiter now then I can ever remember, I had a dark yellow line in both eyes it is now hardly even visible
@@Proverbspsalms
Sometimes, there are severe drug interactions. Herbs are as strong as chemicals. People have no choice but to consult with their physicians.
@@Melody.4567B yes they do. The doctors are not God. I said what I said
@@Proverbspsalms
No one is God. But physicians are well educated and that matters
I’m taking the tea form..
Where can I get some ? Thanks 🙏
How do you know if you just started having a fatty liver or if it’s like full-blown can’t fix it or whatever what do you ask? What do you look for?
You can ask your doctor to check your liver enzyme levels. Also, it's likely you will have other problems with digestion.
If you aren't bedridden, have constant yellow eyes, fatigue, nausea it's probably still reversible, check your doctor though. Milk thistle worked for me, NAC, glycine.
i find it lowers my blood sugar
Use (Now brand) milk thisle, brought all 3 fatty liver ( non alcoholic) levels t ok normal. Carnivorous vegetables also. Good luck
carnivorous vegetables? Cruciferous you mean? Or carnivore diet?
How long did you take it to see results?
@@doanphuong1325
Not long, 3 months.
Thanks for your comment. My mother was just diagnosed with non alcoholic fatty liver and we are thinking to try it. She also have diabetes type 2. Would you recommend it for her?
I suffer from NAFLD and pre diabetes and HBP ( basically metabolic health issues)
how long did you have to take it to see your results ?
-Thank you
does milk thistle lower bilirubin?
Yes and take with kutki bringraj Indian name of herbs
Is it okay to take MILK thistle if a person has B hepatitis?
What I find even more puzzling is NAFLD's cause in my case: I have not consumed any alcohol during most of my life, though I did, foolishly, overdo it to the point of nausea a few times as a young man and some wine, infrequently and moderately, later. I have not, to my knowledge had any liver problems at all of any sort. I am now 91 yo. In 2011, my colon was punctured during a colonoscopy. After my recovery from successful colon resection, I had an ultrasount survey of my liver because my enzymes were high. A "coarse echotexture" was reported. Recent hepatic ultrasounds have not reported any potential problem, except for a stable cyst. I do not know why I should have had NAFLD aa shown after my colon resection. I have taken milk-thistle but do not know if it has been of any benefit to me. I have taken it from time to time in 160mg daily doses.
NAFLD is caused by sugar. I've got it and only a chinese doctor picked it up, now western doctor would even look at me because I don't drink yet I have a large gut that sticks out, I have elevated Gamma GT in my blood work and I have gall stones. I also believe prolonged stress being a single mum and a high school teacher have contributed to my fatty liver. I found out at 26 and I have had to research myself on what to do and how to support this. I only recently came across MT and hope this will improve my blood work next time and cutting out all processed foods.
91 years old and you know how to use a computer 🤔
@@petergunn9149 Dude my grandma turned 92 yesterday and can use one..also goes to wal mart on her own. Guess you are Benjamin Button.
"Colon punctured during a colonoscopy." Yikes! 😮 I hope they didn't charge you for the colonoscopy or the repairs to your colon. It sounds like an awful experience but you've been proactive and I hope that you're feeling much better.
@@petergunn9149 my grandmother is 89 and uses her modern mobile, online banking, watsapp and youtube
Doctor recommended it for me.
Whether the Milk thistle works for Hypetetatis B?
I have fatty liver and developed hep b stopped drinking went on keto diet hep b disappeared but i developed edema and ascites now I get drained about every 2 months so I have gone on a ketovore diet and eat mostly protein with occasionally some carbs swelling in feet comes and goes. I don’t know what else to do any suggestions?