topicMilk Thistle Liver Enzyme Randomized Trial
claimIntroduction Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) lacks treatment options, with few evidence-based choices beyond lifestyle modification.
evidence level2
citationMessier H (2026)
sourceEffectiveness and safety of an ayurvedic nutraceutical for improving clinical parameters of liver function in participants with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: a randomized, placebo-controlled, preliminary phase 2 exploratory clinical trial.
topicMilk Thistle Liver Enzyme Randomized Trial
claimDiscussion This study provides preliminary evidence that this organic nutraceutical may improve steatosis grade in individuals with MASLD.
evidence level2
citationMessier H (2026)
sourceEffectiveness and safety of an ayurvedic nutraceutical for improving clinical parameters of liver function in participants with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: a randomized, placebo-controlled, preliminary phase 2 exploratory clinical trial.
topicMilk Thistle Liver Enzyme Randomized Trial
claimThis is the first clinical study to assess the efficacy of an organic liquid oral nutraceutical composed of turmeric extract, dandelion powder, milk thistle extract, and ginger powder in MASLD.
evidence level2
citationMessier H (2026)
sourceEffectiveness and safety of an ayurvedic nutraceutical for improving clinical parameters of liver function in participants with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: a randomized, placebo-controlled, preliminary phase 2 exploratory clinical trial.
topicMilk Thistle Liver Enzyme Randomized Trial
claimChronic liver disease is emerging as a public health priority in India, with the incidence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease ranging between 8 and 20% depending on the region and contributing to 10 to 15% of deaths due to chronic liver disease ().
evidence level2
citationPatel Ghanashyam (2026)
sourceLong-term safety and efficacy of a highly purified plant-based nutraceutical for improving clinical parameters of liver function in healthy participants: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
topicMilk Thistle Liver Enzyme Randomized Trial
claimGinger () has been found to support healthy liver function, and to have antioxidant properties ().
evidence level2
citationPatel Ghanashyam (2026)
sourceLong-term safety and efficacy of a highly purified plant-based nutraceutical for improving clinical parameters of liver function in healthy participants: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
topicMilk Thistle Liver Enzyme Randomized Trial
claimConventionally grown herbal supplements often contain pesticide residues (), which may be a health risk for consumers, given that chronic pesticide exposure and consumption may elevate the risk of a variety of negative health outcomes ().
evidence level2
citationPatel Ghanashyam (2026)
sourceLong-term safety and efficacy of a highly purified plant-based nutraceutical for improving clinical parameters of liver function in healthy participants: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
topicMilk Thistle Liver Enzyme Randomized Trial
claim1 The liver has many functions that are important to human health, including detoxifying the blood, processing nutrients from food, regulating blood sugar levels and bile production, storing important vitamins, producing proteins involved in blood clotting, helping to maintain a healthy balance of cholesterol in the blood, and producing immune cells ().
evidence level2
citationPatel Ghanashyam (2026)
sourceLong-term safety and efficacy of a highly purified plant-based nutraceutical for improving clinical parameters of liver function in healthy participants: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial