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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.

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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.

CurEase Argentine Beef Liver Powder contains one active ingredient: beef liver powder, derived from Argentine cattle. Beef liver is a whole-food source of several nutrients and compounds the body needs, including protein, B vitamins, iron, and other micronutrients.

There are no inactive ingredients listed for this product.

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 evidence for beef liver powder is weak. For chronic fatigue syndrome, the data suggests it's possibly ineffective — meaning the available studies do not support its use for this condition.

For hepatitis C, there isn't enough reliable evidence in our data to rate whether it works or not. If you're considering this product for either of these conditions, talk with your doctor about treatments with stronger evidence behind them.

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 when eaten in normal food amounts, but the powder form can deliver high levels of vitamin A and iron — both of which become concerning at high doses. Liver products sourced from countries where bovine spongiform encephalitis (BSE, also called mad cow disease) has been reported — including Great Britain, France, The Netherlands, Portugal, Luxembourg, Ireland, Switzerland, Oman, and Belgium — carry a theoretical risk of contamination, although no human cases from contaminated liver extract have been reported.

There's also concern about possible contamination from sick or diseased animals at slaughterhouses. Because beef liver is high in vitamin A, which can harm a developing baby, pregnant people should avoid this product unless their doctor advises otherwise.

Safety hasn't been thoroughly studied, so check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you have any health conditions 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, check with your pharmacist if you take warfarin (a blood thinner) or iron supplements or iron-containing medications. The vitamin K in beef liver may reduce warfarin's effect, and the iron content could increase your total iron intake.

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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 product is a whole-food beef liver powder with limited evidence for the conditions it's marketed for. If you take warfarin or iron supplements, you'll want to check with your pharmacist first — the vitamin K and iron content here could matter.

Pregnant people should skip it unless a doctor says otherwise. Because safety data is sparse and source-quality concerns exist, talk to your pharmacist before adding it to your routine.

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 Dec 26, 2020.

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) 616174933305
Net contents 4.2 Oz(s); 120 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 26, 2020
DSLD ID 240711
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
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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:
0.25 tsp
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 tsp
Servings per container
240
UPC/BARCODE
616174933305
IngredientAmount% DV
Beef Liver powder0 NP--

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Label statements
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Formulation

No hormones or additives Pesticide free

All natural

Hormone & pesticide free

General Statements

Amount per serving: 500 mg

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use Mix a rounded 1/4 teaspoon in tomatoe 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 size0.25 tsp 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.
Is this safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Beef liver is very high in vitamin A, which can harm a developing baby, so the data advises against it in pregnancy unless your doctor specifically tells you it's okay. Safety information for breastfeeding isn't on file for this ingredient. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Has anyone reported bad side effects from this product?
No adverse reactions have been formally reported, but a thorough safety evaluation hasn't been done. There is concern about possible contamination from raw animal liver or from BSE in certain countries, though no confirmed human cases have occurred.
Where does this product come from, and does that matter?
It comes from Argentina. If your liver powder is sourced from countries where mad cow disease (BSE) has been reported — such as Great Britain, France, The Netherlands, Portugal, Luxembourg, Ireland, Switzerland, Oman, or Belgium — there's a theoretical contamination risk. Check the label or ask the manufacturer where their livestock originated.
What does beef liver actually do in my body?
Beef liver is a whole food packed with protein, B vitamins, iron, and other micronutrients. However, the evidence that it helps with chronic fatigue syndrome or hepatitis C is weak or absent, so if you're taking it for those reasons, stronger-evidence treatments may be worth discussing with your doctor.
Can I take this if I have hemochromatosis or iron overload?
You should check with your doctor first. Beef liver contains heme iron, which your body absorbs readily, and taking too much iron when your body already holds onto excess iron can cause problems.

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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

See these in context on the Liver Extract monograph →

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