Pooja Singh Pooja Singh Asked 9 months ago

How much milk thistle should i take for fatty liver?

I recently got diagnosed with fatty liver disease, and I'm looking for supplements to help manage it. A few people recommended milk thistle. Can someone tell me how much milk thistle I should take daily for fatty liver?

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Gopal Prasad Gopal Prasad Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Don't spend too much on expensive foreign brands, just buy any standard 140mg silymarin tablet from a local chemist. Take one daily after lunch, and walk at least 30 minutes in the evening to reduce liver fat.

Ananya Kulkarni Ananya Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Before taking any supplement for fatty liver, please get your liver enzymes tested at a lab. If your SGPT/SGOT are very high, you need proper medical treatment, not just over-the-counter milk thistle.

Rohan Shah Rohan Shah Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I took 150mg of milk thistle daily for my fatty liver, but I also completely stopped eating deep-fried items and switched to a high-fiber vegetarian diet. The supplement alone won't clear the liver fat.

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Consult a gastroenterologist

Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

A full liver scan and LFT tests cost around 2000 rupees, which is better than wasting money on random supplements. Get the tests done first, then buy the exact 140mg or 280mg dose your doctor recommends to avoid wasting money.

Venkat Raman Venkat Raman Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

My family always suggests drinking fresh amla juice for liver health, which is very good. But for fatty liver, my doctor advised taking 140mg of milk thistle extract daily, so please follow your physician's guidance.

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Meera Rao Meera Rao Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about having fatty liver, it is super common these days! Just start taking a basic 150mg milk thistle capsule and try to cut down on those weekend sugary drinks.

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