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Milk Thistle

Helps maintain healthy liver function.


	Benefits Flushes toxins from the liver. Helps maintain optimum liver health.			Precautions If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your physician before taking this product. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Drug Nutrient Interactions

Current research does not indicate that this supplement should be taken to avoid depletions when taking any of the drug categories included in this table.

Current research does not indicate that this supplement provides additional therapeutic benefit's when taking any of the drug categories included in this table.

Anticoagulants / Antiplatelet Drugs

Milk thistle might inhibit the cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9) enzyme which could reduce the clearance of warfarin and increase the risk of bleeding. Weigh desired benefits of supplement versus potential increased risk of bleeding and use with caution.

Current research does not indicate that this supplement should be avoided when taking any of the drug categories included in this table.

The dietary supplement information contained on this site has been compiled from published sources thought to be reliable, but it cannot be guaranteed. Efforts have been made to assure this information is accurate and current. However, some of this information may be purported or outdated due to ongoing research or discoveries. The authors, editors and publishers cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions or for any consequences from applications of the information in this site and make no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the contents herein.