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  1. It’s potency is unspecified but it’s worth noting that milk thistle is listed as an inhibitor of the P450 enzyme CYP3A4 meaning that if a person is taking a pharmaceutical metabolised by this enzyme blood concentrations will increase. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CYP3A4. If anyone knows how effective an inhibitor this is I’d be interested to know.

  2. While we all are very appreciative about this information, I must point out which you didn’t cover, is that anyone taking certain prescription medication should NEVER take Milk Thistle together, particularly SSRI’s (Zoloft, Remeron, Paxil, etc.).
    There are hundreds of medications that are susceptible to interactions with this and other herbs, and it’s extremely important that they speak with their doctor or pharmacist prior to taking any herbal compound.
    I hope that your writers not only cover the benefits, but the risks of taking natural substances such as Milk Thistle and others. While they may offer benefits, there are certain risks that should be addressed to keep people out of harms way.

    1. Rippling River says:

      With the most courteous respect, I would opt for the Milk Thistle over anything synthetic any day. There are so many natural treatments that can do what most man made and often unnecessary drugs do. Please consider pursuing natural treatments first. In gratitude and with humility~

    2. Natures miracle says:

      Do you have a link? Since SSRI’s impact the liver, and make it sluggish why would taking “milk thistle” be bad? Lets not forget about grapefruit juice either?

      1. celiayounger says:

        avoid all juices, sodas or even milk with some meds. and between themselves to.
        check ‘peoplespharmacy.com’ (one word ) they may have more info.

    3. celiayounger says:

      agree 100% with you. We need to know everything, side effects and bad reactions to other foods, plants, herbs, or…medications. Peolple should take all medicine with water no milk or juices and always wait several, 2 hours minimum before eating some vegetables (can react) or fruits.

  3. It is a good article and very informative. Thanks!

  4. Mama Asha says:

    The last couple of primary care physicians I’ve had did not know much about natural supplements or natural healthcare, and were offended that I wanted to use them instead of pharmaceuticals.
    Please explain more about how pharmaceuticals effect the liver.

  5. celiayounger says:

    YES EXPLAIN MORE PLEASE. Since I had a surgery (March) I don’t know what medicines they gave me but since then, I am having problems with my liver and my kidneys. I asked my family doctor but he didn;t know what I was given. (I FELT SICK AFTER. And this is the second time a doctor denies giving me something – but i was given something that i got very sick)
    I will like to know where or how can i get (food? or….) THIS AMINO ACID CYSTEINE ?? PLEASE HELP.

  6. Another reason to plant Milk Thistle and Milk Weed is for the bees and butterfly’s. The Monarch butterfly that are quickly disappearing, would have a better chance at survival.

  7. RE WHITTY says:

    Your liver begs you to STOP taking all Rx drugs. I was once told to take Lipitor, and my liver went into toxic shock from rejecting this synthetic garbage. There was and is nothing wrong with my LDL or HDL. BigPharma just wants to scare you into giving them your money.

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