NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An herb used since ancient times to treat liver ailments may help reduce the liver damage caused by some cancer drugs, a study published Monday suggests. In a study of 50 ...

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Key Takeaways Milk thistle may improve symptoms of liver cirrhosis and reduce liver-related deaths.Dandelion might protect the liver by reducing oxidative ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Any thoughts on milk thistle supplements in fatty liver disease that was diagnosed by an ultrasound due to elevated AST and ALT levels? — B.S. Dear B.S.: Milk thistle (sylmarin) has ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Any thoughts on milk thistle supplements in fatty liver disease that was diagnosed by an ultrasound due to elevated AST and ALT levels? — B.S. Answer: Milk thistle (sylmarin) has had ...

Fatty liver disease is a condition in which fat builds up in your liver. The liver helps you digest food, create energy, and remove unwanted substances from the body. Fatty liver disease can lead to ...

Milk thistle may help support skin and liver health because it contains silymarin, an antioxidant. It also contains silibinin, which researchers have found inhibited cancer growth in some animals. But ...

Milk thistle, a natural herb with a storied history in herbal medicine, has long been revered for its potent liver-protecting qualities. Known scientifically as Silybum marianum, this plant is not ...

Milk thistle has been used for its purported medicinal properties for thousands of years, but its supplement form didn't explode until recently. Milk thistle supplement sales in the U.S. reached $95 ...

What is the best milk thistle supplement? The liver is one of the body’s most critical organs. It protects us from toxins that are around us — heavy metals, chemicals, preservatives and contaminants ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Fatty liver disease is a ...