Rina Kapoor Rina Kapoor Asked 6 months ago

Does milk thistle help with weight loss?

I'm trying to lose some weight and exploring natural supplements. I came across milk thistle and some claims about it aiding weight loss. Does milk thistle help with weight loss, or is it just for liver?

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Sanjay Mishra Sanjay Mishra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Agar supplements se hi weight loss ho jata, toh aaj hum sab model ban chuke hote! Milk thistle might help your liver, but for reducing this belly fat, we still have to stop eating those extra parathas. There is no shortcut, my friend.

Vikram Sen Vikram Sen Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

When I asked my specialist at Apollo hospital about weight loss supplements, he clearly told me that milk thistle has no fat-burning properties. He advised me to consult a clinical dietitian instead of self-prescribing.

Preeti Saxena Preeti Saxena Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I also panicked when my weight gained suddenly and tried all sorts of liver detox pills, including milk thistle. Later my doctor explained it was just water retention and slow metabolism. It's totally normal to struggle, just focus on simple active living.

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Jaspreet Singh Jaspreet Singh Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I used milk thistle for about two months when my liver enzymes were slightly elevated. Honestly, I didn't notice any change in my body weight during that time. I was just eating my normal home food.

Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Please don't start any supplement for weight loss without consulting a doctor first. Sometimes these herbal things can interact with other medicines you might be taking or strain your kidneys. Safe side pe rehte hue checkup kara lo.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I track my calories and workouts daily on my smartwatch. From what I've read in research articles, there is no direct link between milk thistle and burning fat. You need a consistent caloric deficit for actual weight loss, so track your food first!

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Kamlesh Vyas Kamlesh Vyas Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Beta, at this age, I have seen so many health trends come and go. People talk about milk thistle and other herbs, but the simple secret is eating less than your appetite and walking every evening. Don't waste money on fancy capsules.

Nalini Deshpande Nalini Deshpande Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Actually, milk thistle is primarily used for liver health and not directly for weight loss. True weight management comes when you align your mind and body. Try a light diet and daily Surya Namaskar instead of looking for pill-based solutions.

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