Milk Thistle Cured Me? - Liver & Pancreas Disorders Message Board

builder · 10-23-2003, 07:15 AM

Did Milk Thistle really cure my elevated liver enzymes? For 10 years I've had evelevated enzymes which made it almost impossible to get good health insurance. Only once in that 10 year period were my liver enzymes normal. The reason according to doctors was fatty liver. I was reluctant to get a liver biosy because all my other tests for any kind of liver disease, including ultta sound were normal. So last month I decide to try taking Milk Thistle. Just went to the doctor for my six month blood test for an under active thyroid. he did a liver function test and my liver enzymes were normal. They haven't been normal in 6 years. I couldn't believe it. Could Milk Thistle really work that well? I also started taking Vitamin E. But from what I read, that shouldn't have had an effect on my liver. Just wondering if anyone else has had simular results from Milk Thistle. This is almost a miracle cure for me because I've been turned down repeatedly for health insurance because of my liver tests.

forreal · 10-23-2003, 01:24 PM

Good for you!! Yes, I think with the milk thistle and a proper diet, it is definately possible to regenerate your liver. I have also had elevated enzymes on and off for 10 years and do notice when I am eating the foods healthy for my liver and taking milk thistle it helps. I just got the liver cleansing diet book and will be starting that for 8 weeks then I plan to pick up on the south beach diet. I'll keep everyone updated.

Cldwv · 11-24-2003, 01:48 PM

Anybody else out there have good results with the Milk Thistle? I'm thinking of giving it a try.

ilovethenow · 01-22-2004, 01:42 PM

My friend's husband (seriously, not like a girl I know's boyfriend's mother's sister.....) was told by his doctor if he didn't quit drinking he'd be dead in however long....(his liver enzymes were extremely high). A nurse in the office suggested he try milk thistle and his liver enzymes have been COMPLETELY normal. My friend insists though that they only brand that works for him is from GNC, as when they tried the Walmart brand once, they were elevated again for that checkup.

thewind · 01-26-2004, 03:00 PM

Did it have any kind of "short term" effect after taking it, like feeling more energy or just feeling generally better than normal, or any other postivie symptoms? Thanks.