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Argentine Beef Liver Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by CurEase

Powder Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Argentine Beef Liver is a dietary supplement by CurEase with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for anemia and low iron, vitamin b12 support, general energy and fatigue.Based on those ingredients, 3 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Beef Liver powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Argentine Beef Liver by CurEase

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.

This product contains one active ingredient: beef liver powder, which is a concentrated form of animal liver tissue. It's marketed for general nutritional support, though the strength and nutrient profile can vary depending on sourcing and processing.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Liver Extract product and its label doesn't state a use — see Liver Extract's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The data on beef liver powder's effectiveness is limited. For chronic fatigue syndrome, the evidence suggests it's possibly ineffective.

For hepatitis C, there isn't enough reliable evidence in our data to rate whether it works. If you're considering it for another condition, that information isn't available here — talk with your pharmacist about what the science actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Liver Extract

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Beef liver powder is generally low risk for healthy adults in typical food amounts, but it can deliver very high levels of vitamin A and iron, so watch your total intake from all sources. There's also a quality concern: liver extract comes from raw animal tissue obtained at slaughterhouses, which could potentially be from sick animals.

Additionally, liver products made from cows in countries where BSE (mad cow disease) has been reported — including Great Britain, France, The Netherlands, Portugal, Luxembourg, Ireland, Switzerland, Oman, and Belgium — carry a theoretical contamination risk, though no human cases have been reported. No adverse reactions have been reported in the published data, but a thorough safety study hasn't been done.

If you're pregnant, the high vitamin A content may harm a developing baby — avoid it unless your doctor advises otherwise. Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, have hemochromatosis, or take other supplements.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Liver Extract

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Liver Extract.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 3 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking CurEase Argentine Beef Liver Powder, double-check if you use warfarin (Coumadin) or any iron-containing medications or supplements — both carry Minor interactions with this product.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

This single-ingredient beef liver powder may appeal to you if you want whole-food nutrition, but the evidence for its effectiveness is weak or absent depending on what you're hoping to treat. If you take warfarin or iron supplements, you'll want to check with your pharmacist first.

Pregnant women should avoid it because of vitamin A concerns.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 21, 2017.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Argentine Beef Liver, straight from the product label.

Brand CurEase
Barcode (UPC) 616174933473
Net contents 4.2 Oz(s); 120 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 21, 2017
DSLD ID 79921
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses No Claim
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Argentine Beef Liver by CurEase, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.5 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.5 Gram(s)
Servings per container
240
UPC/BARCODE
616174933473
IngredientAmount% DV
Beef Liver powder0 NP--

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Label statements
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Formulation

No hormones or additives

Pesticide free

Hormone & pesticide free

General Statements

All natural

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Mix a rounded 1/4 teaspoon in tomato or vegetable juice or protein shake, 1-2 times a day.

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Argentine Beef Liver by CurEase label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Argentine Beef Liver by CurEase

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.5 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container240 Amounts shown are per serving.

Beef Liver powder

Interacts with
3 drugs
0 NP per serving

Liver extract is a dried or concentrated form of animal liver that is naturally rich in iron, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and other nutrients. It was once...

Beef Liver powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Argentine Beef Liver by CurEase Drug Interactions

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3Drugs
3 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Argentine Beef Liver with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Beef Liver powder2 drug types · 3 drugs

Iron

Liver extract can contain heme iron. Taking liver extract with iron-containing medications or supplements may increase total iron intake and could increase the risk of gastrointestinal adverse effects or excessive iron accumulation. The risk is greater with high doses, prolonged use, or in individuals with hemochromatosis or another iron-overload disorder. Review the iron content of the liver extract and the total elemental iron dose. Avoid unnecessary duplicate iron supplementation and consider monitoring ferritin and transferrin saturation when clinically appropriate.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Liver extract products may contain small and variable amounts of vitamin K. Theoretically, starting, stopping, or substantially changing the amount of liver extract used could reduce the anticoagulant effect of warfarin and lower the INR. However, this interaction has not been directly studied or reported in humans, and the vitamin K content of liver extract products is generally not standardized. Consider monitoring the INR after a meaningful change in liver extract use.

Likelihood Possible Evidence C
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Argentine Beef Liver, from the product label.

CurEase

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Name
CurEase
Web Address
www.CurEase.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Argentine Beef Liver by CurEase: Common Questions

Does Argentine Beef Liver by CurEase interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Argentine Beef Liver has a known interaction with 3 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Argentine Beef Liver contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What exactly is in this product?
It's beef liver powder — concentrated liver tissue from cattle. The nutrient content varies depending on where the cattle came from and how the powder was made.
Does it help with fatigue or chronic fatigue syndrome?
The evidence suggests it's possibly ineffective for chronic fatigue syndrome. If you're using it for another reason, check with your pharmacist about what the research actually shows.
Is it safe to take if I'm pregnant?
No — beef liver is very high in vitamin A, which can harm a developing baby. Avoid it unless your doctor says otherwise.
Should I worry about mad cow disease (BSE) from this product?
There's a theoretical risk if the cattle came from countries where BSE has been reported, but no human cases of BSE from liver extract have ever been documented. Still, if source quality matters to you, ask the manufacturer where their liver comes from.
Can I take this with iron supplements?
Not without checking first. Beef liver already contains iron, so combining it with iron supplements could increase your total iron too much and cause stomach upset or iron buildup — especially over time or at high doses. Talk to your pharmacist.

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Sources & How We Checked

Argentine Beef Liver's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 4 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Liver Extract 4 references
  1. Lewis CJ. Letter to reiterate certain public health and safety concerns to firms manufacturing or importing dietary supplements that contain specific bovine tissues. FDA. Available at: www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/dspltr05.html.
  2. Kaslow JE, Rucker L, Onishi R. Liver extract-folic acid-cyanocobalamin vs placebo for chronic fatigue syndrome. Arch Intern Med 1989;149:2501-3. DOI
  3. Ebinuma, H., Saito, H., Tada, S., Masuda, T., Kamiya, T., Nishida, J., Yoshioka, M., and Ishii, H. Additive therapeutic effects of the liver extract preparation mixture adelavin-9 on interferon-beta treatment for chronic hepatitis C. Hepatogastroenterolog
  4. Saito, H., Ebinuma, H., Tada, S., Tsunematsu, S., Atsukawa, K., Masuda, T., Tsuchiya, M., and Ishii, H. Enhancing effect of the liver extract and flavin adenin dinucleotide mixture on anti-viral efficacy of interferon in patients with chronic hepatitis C. PubMed

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