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Posted 7/28/2015 12:52 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there, one of the folks here encouraged me to post about the dose of milk thistle seed extract, which I'd like to start on to help with the detoxing.

The brand I have is by "Naturally Organics Nova Scotia."
It states: Organic Milk Thistle Seed (extract 1:3) in 3 ml.
Silybum marianum equivalent to 1.0 g.

Dose recommended is 3 ml (BTW that's also same as 3 cc) 4x per day.
Shake well before using.

It also states: Use for a minimuim of 3 weeks to see beneficial effects.

Advice, thoughts? I have never taken this before.

I am trying to detox more as I had HORRIBLE worsened walking (Still have it- really --- extremely-- weak legs) while on antibiotics. LLMD took me off them for now (?? til apt in US in th fall? ) and I am trying to detox as best I can because what I hear is that the lemon water and Epsom foot soaks are not enough, alone. (Legs too weak for Epsom tub baths. )

I need a fighting chance to improve my legs/mobility, which is already terrible from "MS" (HA! Have a positive IgM via Igenex testing I g G was neg.) I am sure there are other things I need to do- am going back to the Detox section to review this.

Thanks all! You have a great day! ~ A

Post Edited (Alimom4) : 7/28/2015 7:42:18 AM (GMT-6)
Posted 7/28/2015 4:41 PM (GMT 0)
Sayya, I was also encouraged to use Milk Thistle for Liver support.

Instead of Whole Foods we have Earth Fare. They had their own brand and Gaia. The 175mg of EarthFare was about $11, but Gaia was almost $30. The capsules were different amounts which could account for the difference in price, but Gaia only sold one size.

I do have the question though, what is the proper dosage?

I am trying to detox in prep for treatment. I went undiagnosed for 35+ years so there is probably a lot of crap in my live.

Second Question is, do you keep using the milk thistle when you start treatment? do you change the dose?

Thanks,
Kim
Posted 7/28/2015 5:12 PM (GMT 0)
I have the Milk Thistle Seed extract here- I need to start using it ASAP for detox. Does anyone know the correct dose?

I wrote what was directions and the strength that were on bottle in the first thread in this post.

And, is there a recommended "way" to take it- ie with fluids, food, alone, mixed in plain water, etc...?
Trust an RN to want to know those things before taking smthg new..., LOL ;)

I need to start this... I am having what seems to be a LOT of trouble with die-off.

Thanks so much, ~Ali
Posted 7/28/2015 5:15 PM (GMT 0)
I would go with what the bottle says. That sounds like a good dose. Many times, at least in the US - the recommended dose is far below what it should be for it to be effective.
Posted 7/28/2015 7:09 PM (GMT 0)
TY opugirl.... I will do that. Someone mentioned that I might need more, but will start with that dose. Appreciate the input!!
Posted 7/29/2015 12:19 AM (GMT 0)
I found it helpful to start off slowly and work my way up with Milk Thistle. It definitely got things moving. It might overwhelm you if you start with a high dose. I tried the Jarrow brand Milk Thistle, which has a good reputation.
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