How much Milk Thistle?

[lori_t66]

Okay...I got to go...you know what I mean. I have Milk thistle from walmart 1000mg soft gels. How many should i take to solve my problem. I've tried the Magnesium and it helped but I only did a little.... :o I don't want to take too much Magnesium because I heard that it could be really bad for you.......HELP!!!!!! :help:

[Rosebud]

Does it not have directions on the pack? ;)

You don't say why you are taking it, but milk thistle is usually used to support the liver.

Have you done a web search? That should yield plenty of information about dosage. I hope you find what you are looking for. :)

Rosebud:rose:

[lori_t66]

Does it not have directions on the pack? ;)

You don't say why you are taking it, but milk thistle is usually used to support the liver.

Have you done a web search? That should yield plenty of information about dosage. I hope you find what you are looking for. :)

Rosebud:rose:
One softgel once or twice daily. I read a post here somewhere that it also helps with going to the rest room. I'm having problems in this area. I'm wondering if it would help if i took more.
Thanks,
L

[Rosebud]

As far as I know, milk thistle is useful for constipation that arises due to liver dysfunction.

IMO, unless you have liver problems, you'd be best to stick with a fibre supplement, such as sugar free Metamucil. Also, be sure you are getting plenty of water, as well as plenty of fat in your diet.

HTH :)

Rosebud:rose:

[TeaLeaf]

I heard that milk thistle is helpful in supporting regularity, but not as effective in stimulating movement. I'd do a quick Google on something like "milk thistle laxative" and see what you come up with!

[kebaldwin]

http://search.lef.org/search/default.aspx?s=1&QUERY=milk%20thistle

http://search.lef.org/search/default.aspx?s=1&QUERY=magnesium

http://www.worldhealth.net/p/aadr-milk-thistle-silybum-marianum-carduus-marianus.html

http://www.worldhealth.net/p/aadr-magnesium.html

http://www.vitacost.com/articleResults.aspx?Ntk=articles&ss=1&Ntt=milk%20thistle

http://www.vitacost.com/articleResults.aspx?Ntk=articles&ss=1&Ntt=magnesium

[SunnyCarol]

Are there any side effects or interactions?

Milk thistle extract is virtually devoid of any side effects and may be used by most people, including pregnant and breast-feeding women. In fact, it has been recommended as a treatment for itching due to poor gallbladder function during pregnancy.17 Since silymarin stimulates liver and gallbladder activity, it may have a mild, transient laxative effect in some people. This will usually cease within two to three days.

Doesn't look like a viable remedy for constipation. The magnesium doesn't work for me either. My doc told me to buy a stool softener called Colace and Wal-Mart has the Equate brand at about half the cost. I don't normally have a problem, but I just had part of my colon removed for chronic diverticulitis and my bowels are not functioning quite right just yet.

I do take milk thistle because I was on antibiotics by mouth for two months and then in the hospital for another month getting I.V. antibiotics around the clock. They nearly destroyed my liver in the process. I have blood work on Monday to see if things have improved. I'm hoping the milk thistle has helped.

Sunny!