Dr. Patta, Im inactive Hep B Carrier. Ive been this way since 2007.My doctor recently told me  Im still inactive but my liver enzymes were elevated a little. He said, that it shouldnt be any concern for now. Do you feel taking Milk Thistle will help my liver in any way. Also, keep my mind my weight is 230lbs and height 510. I know I need to lose weight which me help my condition. Id like some feedback from you if you have a minute regarding milk thistle and overweight.
Hello! Thanks for putting your query in Chat Doctor. I am a Gastroenterologist. Milk thistle have some role in improving liver function tests however only in few studies. However, if we talk about evidence there is nothing. So I usually don't advise milk thistle to my patientsSince your weight is high and your BMI is high 33. The reason for deranged liver enzymes can be due to Obesity. So I will suggest you few medicines which I found very useful in my patients are ursodeoxycholic acid and vitamin E. Do regular exercise and reduce your weight, avoid alcohol if you Chat Doctor.  However, there are many other causes for deranged liver enzymes like hepatitis C, autoimmune liver disease, so get the tests for these to rule out this disease. I hope I have answered your query and this will help you. Wish you a good health