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Is Milk Thistle With Blood Thinner Advisable To A Diabetic Patient?

I just wondering if milk thistle is safe with blood thinner shot ? My brother is coming from Europe he had serval surgery in the past year including gall bladder removal , hernia about 6- weeks ago ! And plus he is a diabetic ! I just would like to make sure he is not at risk if he taking milk thistle ! Thank you !
Tue, 31 Dec 2019
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Hi,

There is no documented harmful interactions between milk thistle and injectable blood thinners in a diabetic patient hence it can be taken safely.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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Is Milk Thistle With Blood Thinner Advisable To A Diabetic Patient?

Hi, There is no documented harmful interactions between milk thistle and injectable blood thinners in a diabetic patient hence it can be taken safely. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician