Thread: Will milk thistle be harmful to my liver if I have hemochromatosis.

My doctor can't say.

no ..milk thistle is one of the few very researched herbs. It is also one of the most effective for helping the liver. It works by both protecting the liver from toxins (it has been used in hospitals to prevent liver damage from snake and spider bites) as well as increasing the speed at which liver cells regenerate. Milk thistle is also invaluable if you drink alcohol frequently. It is very safe to use. and the dossage given on the bottle is...

Your doctor can't say because this is an herbal supplement, the documentation of which has been questionable as to whether it does purify the liver or aid in any way. There are many ways to look at herbs and whether they are beneficial or no better than a placebo. Herbalism is divided between people believing some plants are magic, people that believe that they provide you with an energy field that will flow through you, and people that...