observational
2012
Silibinin as a treatment for Amanita phalloides poisoning: a systematic review of clinical experience
Mengs U, Pohl RT, Mitchell T
Published in Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Key Findings
Intravenous silibinin given early was associated with low mortality in amatoxin poisoning across pooled clinical registries.
Conclusions
Strongest use case is the intravenous hepatoprotective indication.
Limitations
Registry data, no control group.
Supplements Studied
Milk Thistle
Herb
Early intravenous silibinin was associated with low mortality in amatoxin mushroom poisoning.
Outcomes Measured
Early intravenous silibinin was associated with low mortality in amatoxin poisoning.
Study Details
Year:2012
Sample Size:1,500
Quality Score:5/10
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