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1. • • Milk thistle is taken at a dose equivalent to 108mg of silymarin (from 193mg to 261mg dry extract). This can be taken once or twice a day, preferably between meals.
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   How much milk thistle should I take a day?

   • A typical dosage range for adults is 200 to 400 milligrams of standardised milk thistle extract, taken one to three times daily. It’s generally recommended to take milk thistle with a meal to enhance absorption. For those looking to support general liver health or aid in detoxification, a lower dosage within this range may be sufficient.

   The Ultimate Guide to Milk Thistle: Benefits, Dosage, and Side Effects

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   What is milk thistle extract?

   • Its herbal remedy is known as milk thistle extract. Milk thistle extract has a high amount of silymarin that has been concentrated from the milk thistle plant. The silymarin extracted from milk thistle is known to have antioxidant, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.

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   Can you take milk thistle with a meal?

   • It’s generally recommended to take milk thistle with a meal to enhance absorption. For those looking to support general liver health or aid in detoxification, a lower dosage within this range may be sufficient. However, individuals with specific liver conditions or those who are looking for more targeted benefits may require higher doses.

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   What are the active ingredients in milk thistle?

   • The active ingredients in milk thistle are a group of plant compounds collectively known as silymarin. Its herbal remedy is known as milk thistle extract. Milk thistle extract has a high amount of silymarin that has been concentrated from the milk thistle plant.

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   Is milk thistle a good supplement?

   • Silymarin is believed to have antioxidant properties. Milk thistle is sold as an oral capsule, tablet and liquid extract. People mainly use the supplement to treat liver conditions. Research on milk thistle use for specific conditions shows: Diabetes.

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   Is milk thistle extract safe?

   • When taken by mouth: Milk thistle extract is LIKELY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth. In some people, taking milk thistle extract can cause diarrhea, nausea, intestinal gas, fullness, loss of appetite, and possibly headache.

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3. www.hollandandbarrett.com › the-health-hubMilk Thistle: What it Does, Benefits, Dosage - Holland & Barrett

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   Dec 6, 2018 · How much milk thistle is safe to take? The European Medicines Agency recommends taking 300mg-600mg of milk thistle, two or three times a day. 8 These people should avoid taking milk thistle extract: 9,10. pregnant or breastfeeding women – there is no data on its safety

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   Feb 27, 2024 · A typical dosage range for adults is 200 to 400 milligrams of standardised milk thistle extract, taken one to three times daily. It’s generally recommended to take milk thistle with a meal to enhance absorption.

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   Recommended Milk Thistle Dosages. Tips for Taking Milk Thistle; Doses for milk thistle depend on the level of silymarin in the supplement or dried herb. In general, bulk milk thistle contains about 70% silymarin compounds. Doctors of integrative medicine recommend the following for people with various conditions:

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   • Milk Thistle Protects Your Liver. Share on Pinterest. Milk thistle is often promoted for its liver-protecting effects. It’s regularly used as a complementary therapy by people who have liver damage due to conditions like alcoholic liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, hepatitis and even liver cancer (1, 5, 6).
   • It May Help Prevent Age-Related Decline in Brain Function. Milk thistle has been used as a traditional remedy for neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease for over two thousand years (13).
   • Milk Thistle Could Protect Your Bones. Osteoporosis is a disease caused by progressive bone loss. It usually develops slowly over a number of years and causes weak and fragile bones that break easily, even after minor falls.
   • It May Improve Cancer Treatment. It’s been suggested that the antioxidant effects of silymarin may have some anticancer effects, which could be helpful for people receiving cancer treatment (9).

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   Mar 21, 2024 · Milk thistle is considered safe in dosages of 420 mg/day orally in divided doses for up to 41 months. One source suggests daily doses of 12 to 15 g of dry fruits for dyspepsia and disorders of the biliary system, while an extract containing 200 to 400 mg/day of silymarin is considered effective in various liver disorders.

10. www.mayoclinic.org › drugs-supplements-milkMilk thistle - Mayo Clinic

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    Aug 10, 2023 · Milk thistle is a plant named for the white veins on its large prickly leaves. One of the active ingredients in milk thistle called silymarin is extracted from the plant's seeds. Silymarin is believed to have antioxidant properties. Milk thistle is sold as an oral capsule, tablet and liquid extract.