Efficacy of silymarin in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease - the Siliver trial: a study protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most prevalent liver diseases globally. Pharmacological treatments for NAFLD are still limited. Silymarin, a compound extracted from Silybum marianum, is an herbal supplement traditionally used in folk medicine for liver disorders.