OhioMOM

I am not a medical doctor, however, i would consult with my hepatologist before taking any vitamins... although vitamins are good for the general public, people with chronic liver problems, and cirrhosis, need to be careful with regards to what they ingest. there are many minerals that are not easy for the liver to tolerate.

there is no conclusive information with regards to milk thistle. a limited study using people with alcohol related liver problems, it did show some relief. the general opinion is that it wont hurt, but it probably will do no good either.

there are several books sold in major bookstores on liver disorders. i know there is one written by a world class hepatologist out of ny, with the blessing of the american liver foundation, that addresses these issues. i would pick up her book.


one problem with vitamins is that they are processed in the liver. if your liver is not working well the minerals and vitamins do not process correctly.

i did just attend a conference that addressed this issue. the hepatologists who spoke came from Baylor in Houston, University of Pittsburgh Liver Transplant Unit, University of California at Davis, and more... these are some of the best doctors and liver research people in the world, and they all agreed on this subject.

all the best!!!!!