Beef Liver Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Codeage
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First and foremost: checking Beef Liver against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
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Beef Liver is a dietary supplement by Codeage 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 Bovine Liver. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Beef Liver by Codeage
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
Codeage Beef Liver contains one active ingredient: bovine liver extract, which is dried liver tissue from cattle. The capsule also contains methylcellulose, an inactive ingredient used as a binder and filler.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for beef liver extract is limited. For chronic fatigue syndrome, the data suggests it's possibly ineffective.
For hepatitis C, there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to rate whether it works. If you're considering this product for either condition, talk with your doctor about whether it's a reasonable choice for you.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Beef liver is generally well tolerated in food amounts, but this supplement delivers concentrated doses — and liver can be very high in vitamin A and iron. High vitamin A, especially in early pregnancy, may harm a developing baby; if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, avoid this product unless your doctor advises otherwise.
There's also a theoretical concern about contamination: liver is sourced from slaughterhouses and could potentially come from sick animals, and liver extract from countries where BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy, also called mad cow disease) has occurred could theoretically carry contaminated tissue, though no human cases have been reported from liver products so far. Because safety hasn't been thoroughly studied, check with your doctor before starting.
Meds to double-check
Minor interactions only
Check with your pharmacist before using this product if you take warfarin (a blood thinner) or iron supplements or medications. These are the only medication interactions documented for beef liver extract.
Altogether, these interactions span 3 individual medications.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Beef liver extract is a concentrated whole-food supplement best suited to people without iron overload and not taking blood thinners or iron medications. If you take warfarin or iron supplements, or you're pregnant or might become pregnant, talk with your pharmacist or doctor first.
Source quality matters — ask the manufacturer where their cattle came from.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 24, 2025.
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
General information
Key facts about Beef Liver, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Codeage |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 853919008090 |
| Net contents | 180 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 24, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 333462 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Beef Liver by Codeage, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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Formulation
Grass-Fed Pasture-Raised cGMP Certified Manufacturing
Hormone-Free Pesticide-Free Gluten Free Non GMO
Pasture-raised - Grass-Finished Undefatted - Desiccated Freeze-dried raw
This product is additive-free. Absolutely no stearates, lubricants or binders.
Formula
Beef Liver
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Adults take 3 to 6 capsules daily or as directed by a healthcare professional with 8 ounces of water or your favorite beverage. May be taken with or without food.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright Codeage LLC. All rights reserved.
Precautions
CAUTION: Do not exceed recommended dose.
Pregnant or nursing mothers and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.
Please use caution if you have any allergies or sensitivities to any of the listed ingredients.
Not intended for those under the age of 18.
Do not use if product has been opened of tampered with in any way.
Keep out of reach of children and pets.
General Statements
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FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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Beef Liver by Codeage label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Beef Liver by Codeage
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size3 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Bovine Liver
Interacts with3 drugs
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...
Bovine Liver monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Methylcellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Beef Liver by Codeage Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Codeage Beef Liver is a single-ingredient product made from bovine liver extract.
It has documented interactions with three individual medications: warfarin (a blood thinner) and iron supplements or medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The interaction with warfarin is minor. Liver extract can contain small amounts of vitamin K, which theoretically could reduce warfarin's blood-thinning effect and lower your INR (a measure of how well the drug is working).
However, this hasn't been directly studied or reported in people — it's a theoretical concern based on vitamin K's known effect on warfarin. If you take warfarin and want to use this product, or if you're already taking it, discuss it with your pharmacist.
There's also a minor interaction with iron supplements or iron-containing medications. Beef liver naturally contains heme iron, so taking it alongside iron supplements could raise your total iron intake.
This matters most if you're taking high doses, using iron long-term, or have a condition like hemochromatosis (iron overload). Again, your pharmacist can help you space doses or monitor levels if needed.
Additionally, run your exact medications through the interaction checker on this page to see if anything else applies to you.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Beef Liver interact with 3 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Beef Liver interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bovine Liver
Ferrous SulfateFeosol
How Ferrous Sulfate interacts with Beef Liver — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bovine LiverIron Minor
Interaction Summary
Liver extract can contain heme iron.
Read the full Bovine Liver + Ferrous Sulfate interactionWarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Beef Liver — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bovine LiverWarfarin (coumadin) Minor
Interaction Summary
Liver extract products may contain small and variable amounts of vitamin K.
Read the full Bovine Liver + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with Beef Liver — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bovine LiverWarfarin (coumadin) Minor
Interaction Summary
Liver extract products may contain small and variable amounts of vitamin K.
Read the full Bovine Liver + Warfarin Sodium interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in 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.
Bovine Liver
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.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Beef Liver, from the product label.
Codeage
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- Codeage LLC
- Street Address
- 5628 Washington Blvd
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 90016
- Web Address
- www.codeage.com
Beef Liver by Codeage: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Beef Liver’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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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