2024-08-05
Is Milk Thistle Your Next Go-To Supplement?
People are always looking for the “it” thing that promises to do wonders for their health. We package, bottle and buy all kinds of herbs and remedies that promise to do be the magic bullet for whatever ails us.Sometimes, those things are backed by science. Sometimes not. And sometimes, like with the herbal remedy milk thistle, there’s a bit of science to it, but not enough to know if it’s really doing what it claims.“Milk thistle is interesting because from what we know, it might be beneficial for people with various health problems,” states registered dietitian Beth Czerwony, RD, LD. “The problem is that it hasn’t been very well studied in people yet. So, it’s hard to recommend as a safe or effective remedy.”