Posted by verne on May 4, 2006, at 0:26:59
I take Jarrow's "Silymarin" and always notice the strangest reaction, hours later or even the next day: my skin gets oily. The more I take, the oilier it gets.
I have a normal liver panel and good health overall. Could I be detoxing when this happens? I've been noticing this for years even when sober for a long time.
And if I take a large dose of milk thistle within a day or two of drinking, my right side will hurt and I can actually see my abdomen vibrating. I haven't clocked it but figure my liver needs a tune-up - but what's the proper timing for a liver?
I have to think the hype about milk thistle is true. It really does seem to target the liver. I don't think it's ever shortened a hangover though. If anything, too much milk thistle is agitating, and, in my case, may lead to even more drinking if taken too soon after a bender.
I hold it in high regard but use with caution.
vERNE
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