Vivek Desai Vivek Desai Asked 9 months ago

How much milk thistle to cleanse liver?

I'm trying to do a bit of a 'cleanse' after a lot of festive eating. Someone mentioned milk thistle for liver cleansing. What quantity of milk thistle should I be taking to cleanse my liver?

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Arun Kumar Arun Kumar Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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There is no need to worry about a massive liver cleanse. A gentle dose of 140mg of milk thistle daily is more than enough to support your liver, but make sure you also drink plenty of water and avoid processed food.

Siddharth Sen Siddharth Sen Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I tried to 'cleanse' my liver with random milk thistle dosages instead of seeing a doctor when I felt bloated. It turned out my gallbladder was inflamed, so please go get a proper medical checkup before trying to self-treat.

Neha Jain Neha Jain Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

While 150mg of milk thistle can help, the best way to cleanse your liver is to eat fresh green vegetables and avoid saturated fats. A clean, plant-based diet does the real detox work.

Rajesh Sharma Rajesh Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

You don't need heavy detox programs. Just take one 140mg capsule of milk thistle from any reputed brand daily, stop drinking alcohol, and reduce your ghee and butter intake for a month.

Ketan Mehta Ketan Mehta Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Actually, there is no scientific thing as a liver 'cleanse', yaar. Just take 150mg of milk thistle for basic support, and stop eating those late-night Vada Pavs!

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Anil Hegde Anil Hegde Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

When I asked my specialist at KMC Hospital about liver detox supplements, he clearly said the human liver cleanses itself and high doses of supplements are unnecessary. Talk to your doctor before buying anything.

Vikram Malhotra Vikram Malhotra Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Let's be direct, there's no pill that magically cleanses your liver if your lifestyle is bad. Keep milk thistle to 140mg-280mg max, but prioritize sleeping early and cutting out alcohol.

Priyanka Nair Priyanka Nair Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I was also looking into liver cleanses after a festive season of heavy eating. I took 140mg of milk thistle daily for a month, and it really helped with my bloating and digestion.

Shalini Deshpande Shalini Deshpande Joined May 2026 5 months ago

In our younger days we didn't have these fancy 'cleansing' pills. If you want to take milk thistle, keep it to a small 140mg dose, but remember that a simple, active lifestyle is what actually keeps your liver healthy.

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Aditi Roy Aditi Roy Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My liver enzymes were slightly elevated last year. Taking 140mg of silymarin daily for two months, along with a strictly boiled-food diet, completely normalized my liver health.

Rohan Das Rohan Das Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My roommate takes a 200mg milk thistle capsule because he says it detoxes his system, but honestly, just drinking enough water and sleeping on time is a much cheaper way to feel good.

Kriti Joshi Kriti Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

A standard 140mg dose is perfect for supporting your liver health! Pair it with some daily fresh juice and you'll feel super fresh and energetic! ✨

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