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Does Milk Thistle Help In Treating Hepatitis-C Infection?

my husband went thru the Solvaldi Hep C trt.ment we read articles on the milk thistle supplement to help this virus not return and strenghten the liver and its functions. Help in detoxifing, protecting the cells and other positive things. I read this article in Life Connection Magazine, the Sept. issue 2016. Have you perused this magazine? Any comments? Very important to us!!
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Hello,

Milk thistle does not cure hepatitis C.
Consult a gastroenterologist and he will direct you to proper treatment options.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Does Milk Thistle Help In Treating Hepatitis-C Infection?

Hello, Milk thistle does not cure hepatitis C. Consult a gastroenterologist and he will direct you to proper treatment options. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician