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Grass Fed Organ Complex Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Optimal Carnivore

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

Grass Fed Organ Complex is a dietary supplement by Optimal Carnivore with 9 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 Liver. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Grass Fed Organ Complex by Optimal Carnivore

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

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 9 of its 9 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains 9 active ingredients: beef and lamb organ concentrates (liver, spleen, kidney, lung, heart, brain, thymus, gallbladder, and pancreas). These are whole-food extracts meant to supply nutrients naturally present in animal organs.

The capsules themselves are made from gelatin.

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 we hold is limited. Liver extract is rated possibly ineffective for chronic fatigue syndrome, and we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate it for hepatitis C.

The other organ ingredients in this product haven't been assigned effectiveness ratings in our data.

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.

No adverse reactions have been formally reported, but a thorough safety evaluation hasn't been done either. The main cautions: liver is very high in vitamin A and iron, and there's concern about contamination from raw animal liver sourced from slaughterhouses — potentially from sick animals.

There's also a theoretical risk of BSE (mad cow disease) contamination if the liver came from countries where BSE has been documented, though no human BSE cases from contaminated liver extract have ever been reported. We have no safety data on file for the other organ ingredients.

Because liver contains very high vitamin A, it may harm a developing baby, so avoid this product in pregnancy unless your doctor advises otherwise. Safety in breastfeeding hasn't been well studied.

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.

Check your warfarin (Coumadin) dose and any iron supplements or medications with your pharmacist before starting. The liver ingredient may affect how warfarin works and could raise your iron intake.

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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.

This is a whole-food organ supplement aimed at people following carnivore or nose-to-tail nutrition. If you take warfarin or iron supplements, check with us first — the liver ingredient could affect how those work.

Anyone pregnant or with iron-overload disease should talk to their doctor before starting. Source quality and contamination risk are real concerns to discuss with your pharmacist.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 9 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 24, 2023.

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 Grass Fed Organ Complex, straight from the product label.

Brand Optimal Carnivore
Barcode (UPC) 644216607990
Net contents 180 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 24, 2023
DSLD ID 295327
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Grass Fed Organ Complex by Optimal Carnivore, 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:
6 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
6 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
644216607990
IngredientAmount% DV
Liver540 mg--
Spleen270 mg--
Kidney240 mg--
Lung240 mg--
Heart240 mg--
Brain480 mg--
Lamb Thymus480 mg--
Gallbladder270 mg--
Pancreas240 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin Capsules

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Label statements
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General Statements

Helping you thrive with the most nutrient dense foods on the planet

Formula

We believe that everyone deserves access to the most nutrient-dense food on the planet in a convenient easy way to take form. We only use 100% grass-fed organs from animals in New Zealand-one of the cleanest purest environments on earth. The cattle are reared as nature intended, without the use of growth-promoting hormones, free to roam grass pastures. Nothing but nutrients We gently freeze-dry the organs to preserve all the vitamins, minerals, proteins and enzymes.

Six capsules provide the equivalent of one ounce of fresh, raw whole organs.

9 organs 500 MG

Formulation

Hormone-free and non-GMO. 100% additive-free. No stearates, lubricants, binders, fillers or flow agents.

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: 6 capsules daily or as directed by a healthcare professional

Seals/Symbols

GMP quality Good Manufacturing Practice Certification Made in USA

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Grass Fed Organ Complex by Optimal Carnivore label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Grass Fed Organ Complex by Optimal Carnivore

These are the 9 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.

Liver

Interacts with
3 drugs
540 mg 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...

Liver monograph & interactions

Spleen

270 mg per serving

Kidney

240 mg per serving

Lung

240 mg per serving

Heart

240 mg per serving

Brain

480 mg per serving

Lamb Thymus

480 mg per serving Form: Ovine

Gallbladder

270 mg per serving

Pancreas

240 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin Capsules. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Grass Fed Organ Complex by Optimal Carnivore Drug Interactions

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3Drugs
3 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Liver 3

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Grass Fed Organ Complex 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.

Liver2 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 Grass Fed Organ Complex, from the product label.

Optimal Carnivore

See all Optimal Carnivore products
Name
Optimal Carnivore, LLC
Street Address
13359 N Hwy 183, Ste 406.
City
Austin
State
TX
ZipCode
78750
Web Address
www.optimalcarnivore.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Grass Fed Organ Complex by Optimal Carnivore: Common Questions

Does Grass Fed Organ Complex by Optimal Carnivore interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Grass Fed Organ Complex 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?
Grass Fed Organ Complex contains 9 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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 if I'm pregnant?
Liver contains very high levels of vitamin A, which may harm a developing baby. Avoid this product during pregnancy unless your doctor specifically tells you it's okay. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Can I take this with iron supplements?
The liver ingredient naturally contains heme iron, so combining it with iron supplements could raise your total iron intake and increase stomach upset or iron buildup — especially over time or at high doses. Check with your pharmacist first if you take iron.
Does this really work for tiredness or fatigue?
Liver extract is rated possibly ineffective for chronic fatigue syndrome based on the evidence we hold. For other potential uses, we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works.
What's the source-quality concern you mentioned?
The liver comes from raw animal tissue collected at slaughterhouses, which raises questions about potential contamination from sick or diseased animals. There's also a theoretical risk of BSE (mad cow disease) if the cattle came from certain countries where BSE has been reported — though no human cases from contaminated liver extract have ever been confirmed.
What are these organ ingredients actually for?
Organ concentrates like liver, spleen, kidney, and heart are included to supply nutrients naturally found in those tissues. People following carnivore or nose-to-tail eating use them to get a broader spectrum of animal-sourced nutrients.
Are there any fillers in the capsules?
The capsules are made of gelatin. That's the only inactive ingredient listed.

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The Full Monographs Behind Grass Fed Organ Complex’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Grass Fed Organ Complex'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.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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