Grass-fed Beef Liver Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Equip
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Grass-fed 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.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Grass-fed Beef Liver is a dietary supplement by Equip with 2 active ingredients. 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.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Grass-fed Beef Liver by Equip
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
Equip Grass-fed Beef Liver is exactly what it sounds: one active ingredient, beef liver powder, supplied in a gelatin capsule with organic rice concentrate as an inactive filler. Beef liver is nutrient-dense — it naturally contains vitamin A, iron, B vitamins, and other minerals — which is why people take it as a supplement to support energy and overall nutrition.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence we hold on beef liver for chronic fatigue syndrome is not encouraging — it's rated possibly ineffective. For hepatitis C, there's simply not enough reliable research to say whether it works or doesn't.
If you're considering this product for either of those conditions, talk with your doctor about what the evidence actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
No adverse reactions have been reported in the research we hold, but a thorough safety study hasn't been done. The bigger concern is what's actually in the product.
Beef liver can deliver very high levels of vitamin A and iron, which is fine in normal food amounts but can be a problem if you're taking high doses or using it long-term — and it's a real risk if you have an iron-storage disorder. There's also a sourcing issue: liver extract comes from raw animal liver at slaughterhouses, possibly from sick animals, and there's a theoretical risk of contamination with bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) if the cattle came from certain countries where that disease has appeared, though no human cases from contaminated liver extract have been reported so far.
Meds to double-check
Minor interactions only
Before you start Equip Grass-fed Beef Liver, double-check with your pharmacist if you take warfarin (Coumadin) or any blood thinners, or if you're on iron supplements or iron-containing medications. Altogether, these interactions span 3 individual medications.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.
If you're looking for a nutrient-dense whole-food supplement and you don't take warfarin or iron supplements, this product is generally well tolerated in food-like amounts. If you take a blood thinner or iron medication, or if you have an iron-overload condition, check with your pharmacist first.
Pregnant or breastfeeding? The safety data aren't there — talk to your doctor before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 24, 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
General information
Key facts about Grass-fed Beef Liver, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Equip |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 752993113594 |
| Net contents | 180 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 24, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 228374 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Grass-fed Beef Liver by Equip, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2 Gram(s) | 4% |
| Beef Liver powder | 3000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: organic Rice concentrate, Gelatin Capsule
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General Statements
Feed what you need
Formulation
Equip grass-fed liver provides a convenient and portable way to increase your intake of one of nature's most nutrient rich superfoods.
Natural whole food vitamin and mineral support
Formula
Liver is a nutritional powerhouse, abundant in vitamins and minerals and hyaluronic acid. Contains vitamins A, D, E, K2, B12, B3, B5, B6 and vital minerals like zinc, iron, copper, potassium, CoQ10 and choline for brain health.
Paleo friendly 100% whole foods
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
How to use: Take one serving daily, with food.
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 disease.
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Grass-fed Beef Liver by Equip label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Grass-fed Beef Liver by Equip
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size6 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Protein
Beef Liver powder
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...
Beef Liver powder monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Organic Rice concentrate, Gelatin Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Grass-fed Beef Liver by Equip Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Equip Grass-fed Beef Liver is a single-ingredient product that carries a couple of documented interactions worth flagging before you start.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The main concern is warfarin (Coumadin), a blood thinner. Beef liver powder contains small amounts of vitamin K, which can reduce how well warfarin works.
Theoretically, if you start, stop, or change how much of this supplement you take, it could lower your blood thinner's effect and raise your clotting risk. That said, this interaction hasn't been directly studied in people, so the real-world risk is minor — but it's still something to monitor.
The other interaction involves iron supplements or iron-containing medications. Because beef liver naturally contains heme iron, taking it alongside iron supplements could boost your total iron intake and raise the risk of stomach upset or iron buildup in your body.
The risk climbs with higher doses, long-term use, or if you have a condition like hemochromatosis that already makes you prone to excess iron.
Additionally, check the specific medications and supplements you're taking with the search tool below — we want to catch anything we might've missed.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Grass-fed Beef Liver interact with 3 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 2 ingredients in Grass-fed Beef Liver interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Beef Liver powder
Ferrous SulfateFeosol
How Ferrous Sulfate interacts with Grass-fed Beef Liver — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beef Liver PowderIron Minor
Interaction Summary
Liver extract can contain heme iron.
Read the full Beef Liver Powder + Ferrous Sulfate interactionWarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Grass-fed Beef Liver — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beef Liver PowderWarfarin (coumadin) Minor
Interaction Summary
Liver extract products may contain small and variable amounts of vitamin K.
Read the full Beef Liver Powder + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with Grass-fed Beef Liver — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beef Liver PowderWarfarin (coumadin) Minor
Interaction Summary
Liver extract products may contain small and variable amounts of vitamin K.
Read the full Beef Liver Powder + Warfarin Sodium interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Grass-fed 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 powder
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 Grass-fed Beef Liver, from the product label.
Equip
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- Equip LLC
- City
- Austin
- State
- TX
- ZipCode
- 78702
- Web Address
- equipfoods.com
Grass-fed Beef Liver by Equip: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Grass-fed 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
Grass-fed 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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