Also what should I take for kidney support? Horseman has suggested astragalus is there anything else that could be added? Var is metabolized in the kidneys mostly if I am not mistaken.....
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There are others and I haven't taken all of these. There are others I read and posted in the health section. Like @Bagua said I am a hippie with two book cases full of herbs/supplement books that 'may' help you protect your organs.
I am not saying milk thistle isn't good - I posted a study on it's ability to protect the liver but I often think these studies are used with the best of the best/fresh herbs.
For a cheaper alternative look up Genuine Health Greens Detox.