does milk thistle work?

[nycdiesel]

hey...was just wondering if taking milk thistle while on gear really helps ur liver count if u were going to have blood work done?
also what other supplements would be good if on a mild test for a short period of time to help make sure all ur blood work comes back normal?
thanks for the help

 

[Mavafanculo]

The latest research on Milk thistle says leave it on the shelf.

Recent Meta-Study's ( a study of study's) concluded that (paraphrasing) "....no benefit could be proven and the risk of side effects could not be excluded..."

far better would be rALA and n-acetylcystiene (sp?) which have solid science demonstrating protection and regeneration of liver cells under chemical stress. the nac also is used to detoxify/protect kidneys during chemo .

 

[nycdiesel]

is that an over the counter supplement or something u would need to get from ur dr.?
also...is that something that would show up positive on a drug test?
thanks

 

[Mavafanculo]

rALA and nac are otc's from aany gnc/health food/vitaminshoppe etc

I wouldnt think they would show up on blood tests, nothing illegal or banned as far as I know

 

[the_alcatraz]

The latest research on Milk thistle says leave it on the shelf.

Recent Meta-Study's ( a study of study's) concluded that (paraphrasing) "....no benefit could be proven and the risk of side effects could not be excluded..."

far better would be rALA and n-acetylcystiene (sp?) which have solid science demonstrating protection and regeneration of liver cells under chemical stress. the nac also is used to detoxify/protect kidneys during chemo .

Mava, what would you recommend for liver protection if I'm using 100-150g of Anadrol50 / day for 6 weeks?

 

[Mavafanculo]

Mava, what would you recommend for liver protection if I'm using 100-150g of Anadrol50 / day for 6 weeks?

when I did 150 mg @day abombs, I used

-200mg rALA 3 times a day (more if I felt any nausea/stomach upset) - be sure to get a rALA product that includes biotin since its depleted by the rala

-600mg nac 3 times a day

halfcenturian has mentioned a combo product that includes both the above (and also milk thistle - ) but not sure of the doses


-lots of water

 

[nycdiesel]

thanks for the advice guys....informative thread for me

 

[the_alcatraz]

when I did 150 mg @day abombs, I used

-200mg rALA 3 times a day (more if I felt any nausea/stomach upset) - be sure to get a rALA product that includes biotin since its depleted by the rala

-600mg nac 3 times a day

halfcenturian has mentioned a combo product that includes both the above (and also milk thistle - ) but not sure of the doses


-lots of water

What's the name of the product? I really need to take something, not sure what to get though...what can I find in Canada that equivalent to the above?

 

[Mavafanculo]

I dont remember the name of HC's product - if he doesnt respond here, drop him a PM.

I think the rala and nac are legal in canada

 

[the_alcatraz]

I dont remember the name of HC's product - if he doesnt respond here, drop him a PM.

I think the rala and nac are legal in canada

I got the info thnx...will try to find out where they sell them!