Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Asked 5 months ago

Can milk thistle cause weight gain?

I started taking milk thistle for general well-being a few months ago, and since then, I've noticed I've put on a little weight. I'm not sure if it's related to the supplement. Can milk thistle cause weight gain?

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Jaspreet Singh Jaspreet Singh Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago
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Haan, maine bhi suna tha aisa but actually milk thistle se weight nahi badhta na. It just helps clean your liver. Agar weight gain ho raha hai toh shayad thyroid ya hormonal balance ka chakkar ho sakta hai, toh check karwa lo ek baar.

Alok Mishra Alok Mishra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Generally, milk thistle does not cause weight gain as it has almost no calories and is just an herbal extract. If you are gaining weight, it is better to look at your daily diet, sugar intake, and physical activity rather than blaming the supplement.

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Priya Patil Priya Patil Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Before you stop taking your liver supplement or start paying for expensive weight-loss programs, just get a basic thyroid and CBC test done. It is much more budget-friendly to find the real medical reason for sudden weight gain first instead of guessing.

Saraswathi Iyer Saraswathi Iyer Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

These modern herbal tablets are okay, but for liver and weight, simple home remedies work best. Drink warm water with lemon in the morning and eat fresh homemade food. If you still feel heavy, go consult a doctor instead of taking too many pills.

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Nikhil Kamath Nikhil Kamath Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I doubt milk thistle has anything to do with weight gain. Honestly, sitting at a desk for 9 hours and eating junk during office hours is the real culprit for most of us. Try to track your daily steps and calorie intake for a week first.

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