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Is Milk thistle (silymarin) safe?
In context of Milk thistle (silymarin)·Mixed evidence66/100
Our safety read for Milk thistle (silymarin) is 74/100, summarizing tolerability signals and documented cautions. Cautions (registry notes): General liver detox claims oversold; drug interactions via enzymes possible. Always disclose supplements to clinicians when pregnant, breastfeeding, on anticoagulants, or managing diabetes, thyroid, seizure, or transplant medications.
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