Vitamin E versus milk thistle for fatty liver
This study compares two natural supplements, vitamin E and milk thistle (silymarin), to see which is better at reducing liver fat and improving liver health in people who have fatty liver disease but do not have diabetes.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with fatty liver disease, confirmed by a special liver scan.
- You do not have diabetes (recent blood tests show normal sugar levels).
- Your weight is within a certain range (body mass index 25-40).
- You do not drink much alcohol (less than a glass of wine or a beer a day for women, a bit more for men).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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