Grass-Fed Desiccated Beef Liver 3000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Nutricost
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Grass-Fed Desiccated Beef Liver 3000 mg 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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Grass-Fed Desiccated Beef Liver 3000 mg is a dietary supplement by Nutricost 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. 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 Desiccated Beef Liver 3000 mg by Nutricost
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
This product contains a single active ingredient: beef liver (desiccated, or freeze-dried) at 3000 mg per serving. Beef liver is a nutrient-dense organ meat that naturally delivers vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
The capsule itself is made from gelatin, an inactive ingredient that holds the powder.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for beef liver extract in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) suggests it's possibly ineffective — meaning studies haven't shown it to work for this condition. For hepatitis C, we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate whether it helps or not.
If you're considering this product for either of those reasons, talk with your doctor about what the science actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
No adverse reactions have been reported in available data, though a complete safety evaluation hasn't been done. The main safety concerns are the high levels of vitamin A that beef liver naturally contains — which can harm a developing baby — and the possibility of contamination, since liver is sourced from slaughterhouse animals that may be sick or diseased.
There's also a theoretical risk of contamination with BSE (mad cow disease) if the product comes from certain countries where BSE has been found, though no human cases from contaminated liver extract have ever been reported. Until more is known, the safety data advises pregnant people to avoid this product unless their doctor recommends it.
Meds to double-check
Minor interactions only
Before you start this product, double-check if you take warfarin (a blood thinner) — beef liver's vitamin K could theoretically reduce how well it works. Also check if you're on any iron-containing medications or supplements, since the iron in beef liver could add up and cause stomach problems or iron overload.
Run these through the medication checker on this page to be sure.
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.
Grass-fed desiccated beef liver is generally well tolerated in healthy adults at food-level doses, but it's concentrated — so it delivers high amounts of vitamin A and iron. If you take warfarin, iron supplements, or have an iron-storage disorder, check with your pharmacist first.
Pregnant people should talk to their doctor before using it. And because the evidence for chronic fatigue or hepatitis C is limited or weak, make sure you know what you're taking it for.
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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 16, 2022.
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 Desiccated Beef Liver 3000 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nutricost |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 810014672304 |
| Net contents | 240 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 16, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 270421 |
| 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 Grass-Fed Desiccated Beef Liver 3000 mg by Nutricost, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 4 capsules daily with 8-12 oz of water or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Formulation
Third Party Tested
Non-GMO Gluten-Free
Precautions
Warning: For healthy individuals 18 years and older.
Consult a healthcare professional prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
Formula
Pasture-Raised Beef 3000 mg per serving
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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FDA Disclaimer Statement
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Grass-Fed Desiccated Beef Liver 3000 mg by Nutricost label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Grass-Fed Desiccated Beef Liver 3000 mg by Nutricost
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size4 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Beef 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...
Beef Liver monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Grass-Fed Desiccated Beef Liver 3000 mg by Nutricost Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Nutricost's Grass-Fed Desiccated Beef Liver can interact with a small number of medications, primarily because beef liver naturally contains vitamin K and heme iron.
The most serious documented interaction is with warfarin (Coumadin), a blood thinner. Beef liver contains variable amounts of vitamin K, which can theoretically reduce warfarin's effectiveness and lower your INR (a measure of how well the drug is working).
However, this interaction hasn't been directly studied or reported in actual patients — the concern is mostly theoretical.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Beef liver also contains heme iron, so taking it with iron-containing medications or supplements could increase your total iron intake. This raises the risk of stomach upset or excess iron buildup in your body, especially at higher doses, with long-term use, or if you have a condition like hemochromatosis (a disorder where your body stores too much iron).
Altogether, these interactions span 3 individual medications. Before you start this product, check your exact medications with the search tool on this page.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Grass-Fed Desiccated Beef Liver 3000 mg interact with 3 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Grass-Fed Desiccated Beef Liver 3000 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Beef Liver
Ferrous SulfateFeosol
How Ferrous Sulfate interacts with Grass-Fed Desiccated Beef Liver 3000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beef LiverIron Minor
Interaction Summary
Liver extract can contain heme iron.
Read the full Beef Liver + Ferrous Sulfate interactionWarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Grass-Fed Desiccated Beef Liver 3000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beef LiverWarfarin (coumadin) Minor
Interaction Summary
Liver extract products may contain small and variable amounts of vitamin K.
Read the full Beef Liver + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with Grass-Fed Desiccated Beef Liver 3000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beef LiverWarfarin (coumadin) Minor
Interaction Summary
Liver extract products may contain small and variable amounts of vitamin K.
Read the full Beef Liver + Warfarin Sodium interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Grass-Fed Desiccated Beef Liver 3000 mg 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
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 Desiccated Beef Liver 3000 mg, from the product label.
Nutricost
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- Nutricost
- Street Address
- 351 E 1750 N
- City
- Vineyard
- State
- UT
- ZipCode
- 84059
- Phone Number
- (866) 438-3694
- Web Address
- www.nutricost.com
Grass-Fed Desiccated Beef Liver 3000 mg by Nutricost: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Grass-Fed Desiccated Beef Liver 3000 mg’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 Desiccated Beef Liver 3000 mg'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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