Is Maximum Milk Thistle safe?
The German Commission E Monographs (considered by doctors to be the bible of herbal effectiveness and safety) states there are no known contraindications for using milk thistle extract. Additionally, there is no known toxicity level.One study has noted that an ingredient in milk thistle can inhibit the bacterial enzyme, beta-glucuronidase, which helps oral contraceptives work. Therefore, milk thistle could potentially reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptivesConsult your medical professional prior to use if you have, or suspect you have, a medical condition, are currently taking prescription drugs, or are pregnant or lactating.
Clinical studies have shown it to be so non-toxic that it can even be used by pregnant or nursing women with no harmful effects. The German Commission E Monographs (considered by doctors to be the bible of herbal effectiveness and safety) states there are no known contraindications for using milk thistle extract. Additionally, there is no known toxicity level. Although rare, one study noted that an ingredient in milk thistle may inhibit the bacterial enzyme, beta-glucuronidase, which helps oral contraceptives work. Therefore, milk thistle could potentially reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. Consult your medical professional prior to use if you have, or suspect you have, any medical condition, are currently taking prescription drugs, or are pregnant or lactating. Be sure your doctor or pharmacist is aware of all the prescription and non-prescription medication you take before you begin to use any herbal supplement.
