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    Milk thistle is supposed to help repair and cleanse your liver..but i've also heard that it helps clear skin problems too such as acne. Is anyone taking milk thistle? If so how many mg, and what % of silymarin, and is it working?
    ***also i've read a few sites that say it decreases the effectiveness of oral contraceptives which I am taking. But others don't say anything about it? What do you guys think? Is anyone taking both?

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    I take it but i'm not on oral contraceptives as I had a tubal ligation a couple years back.

    Milk thistle contains a compound called silymarin, which is an antioxidant that scavenges damaging free radicals. Silymarin, as well as an isolated form of flavonolignan called silybin, has a particular effect in the liver where it can prevent or counteract damage to the liver caused by toxins such as alcohol and acetaminophen (Tylenol).

    I believe the recommended dosage is 175 mg 2-3 times a day.



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    I've been taking it for about 3 weeks. No doubt that as soon as I've hit the "Post Quick Reply" button I'll form a giant red honker on my chin, but so far, so good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by smartcookie
    I've been taking it for about 3 weeks. No doubt that as soon as I've hit the "Post Quick Reply" button I'll form a giant red honker on my chin, but so far, so good.
    lol!

    I have heard good things about it too but never tried it.

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    From http://healthlibrary.epnet.com:

    "Milk Thistle

    Possible Decreased Action of Drug

    One report has noted that an ingredient of milk thistle, silibinin, can inhibit a bacterial enzyme called beta-glucuronidase. This enzyme helps oral contraceptives work.17 Taking milk thistle could therefore reduce the effectiveness of OCs."

    Damn...
    "We're all mad here..."

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    i already have to use a back up with my pill because of my other meds.

    i'm taking it, and it does seem to be helping, though it hasn't cured the problem. i take 600 mg a day presently. the brand DOES matter- some brands are worthless. i'm still searching around for the best brand, though i'm presently using nutraceutical sciences institute 600 mg caplets (1 per day) which seems to be working pretty well. i might up the dose now that it's summer. there's a freeze dried type out there, i think it's eclectic institute? it was absolutely worthless. i broke out all over the place, even with triple the normal dose.
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    haha yah i already had bought the eclectic institute, and it was only 3-4 % slymarian, whereas all the recommended extracts were 70%-80%. once i got it home and looked it up i was like dammit.

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