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Is Alcohol Consumption Safe While On Milk Thistle?
Question: I used to drink about 300ml bacardi white rum everyday..and i am 30years old..i used to take milk thistle tablet everyday..and i used to go gym everyday..how much harm it can cause in a long run.
Brief Answer:
Mostly it will not cause any harm even in long run.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
Milk thistle (silymarin) is a popular hepatoprotective supplement (but it is not a FDA regulated supplement) and mostly it will not cause any harm with alcohol consumption even on long run.
Also,it has shown to be beneficial since it promotes and quickens the elimination of toxins after heavy drinking and thus some people use to take it as a good hangover remedy.
But it doesn't mean that a man can drink excessively and take this supplement.
In every case,you can take this product,but check your liver enzymes every 3-4 months.
Wish you good health and feel free to ask if you have more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
Mostly it will not cause any harm even in long run.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
Milk thistle (silymarin) is a popular hepatoprotective supplement (but it is not a FDA regulated supplement) and mostly it will not cause any harm with alcohol consumption even on long run.
Also,it has shown to be beneficial since it promotes and quickens the elimination of toxins after heavy drinking and thus some people use to take it as a good hangover remedy.
But it doesn't mean that a man can drink excessively and take this supplement.
In every case,you can take this product,but check your liver enzymes every 3-4 months.
Wish you good health and feel free to ask if you have more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
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