Liver Health

Here you will find reviews and best-of guides for liver support supplements, plus explainers on liver function tests, alcohol and fatty liver.

We check ingredient doses against human studies and note where results are mixed. We also look at safety, since some herbal products have been linked to liver injury, and we review refund terms.

If you have liver disease or abnormal liver tests, talk to your doctor before taking any supplement.

Has milk thistle been shown to help the liver?

Milk thistle is the best known liver supplement, but studies in people with liver disease have not shown clear benefits. It seems to be well tolerated by most people, though it can cause stomach upset. Some supplements can harm the liver, so tell your doctor about everything you take, especially if you have liver disease.

Source: Milk Thistle, NCCIH