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    Milk thistle

    I know that most people take milk thistle on cycle to protect the liver... but are there any studies that show this stuff actually works?? I was looking around and didnt find much evidence.

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    Ive taken it for 2 months before my cycle to help clean and strengthen my liver and thought it worked great. Had not sides at all with my cycle.

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    yes, mil thistle works. i have been taken for 5 years and never had any problems.

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    I always take it when on cycle and for 1-2 weeks during PCT, stopped me getting lower back pumps or pains when on the D's and i never went yellow when i took 100mg A-50s e/d so they must do something lol

    T

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    NAC is a better option IMO at least during steroid use.

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    I do know that they take awhile to work, so if your liver enzymes are up dont expect them to go down much in one week.

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    Quote Originally Posted by seminole635
    I know that most people take milk thistle on cycle to protect the liver... but are there any studies that show this stuff actually works?? I was looking around and didnt find much evidence.
    No! The actual studies are all either inconclusive, or show no statistically significant benefit.

    However, MT is a renowned liver cleanser and has been since ancient Greece.

    M.

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    Any more info on MT ?

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    I have been taking it for years and knock on wood haven't had any problems either. I also take Liv52 when on a cycle and I like that too.

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    Just because you take milk thistle and you have no problems doesnt mean that it works. Anyone had liver values checked before/after milk thistle? Just seems like MT is a myth that everyone seems to follow... I just wish there was a supp that was proven to work.

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    [QUOTE=seminole635]Just because you take milk thistle and you have no problems doesnt mean that it works. Anyone had liver values checked before/after milk thistle? Just seems like MT is a myth that everyone seems to follow... I just wish there was a supp that was proven to work.[/QUOTE


    I personally have not seen any proven facts on MT or LIV 52, but I am still wishing and waiting! All I can say is the only proven method to keep the liver and kidneys flushed is water, water, water and cranberry juice! Just my 2 cents...

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