Milk thistle extract may help repair Medication-Damaged livers

NCT ID NCT05144217

First seen Jan 20, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tested whether higher or more frequent doses of silymarin (a milk thistle extract) could better protect the liver in people whose liver enzymes were elevated due to medication. Nineteen participants received different silymarin doses or a placebo for 35 days. The main goal was to see changes in blood ALT levels, a key liver enzyme.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CIRI

    Frankfurt, Hessia, 60596, Germany

  • Universtity Hospital - clinic for dermatology, venerology and allergology

    Frankfurt, Hessia, 60590, Germany

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