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Grassfed Beef Brain Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Ancestral Supplements

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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Grassfed Beef Brain 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Grassfed Beef Brain is a dietary supplement by Ancestral Supplements 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 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 Grassfed Beef Brain by Ancestral Supplements

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product has two active ingredients: bovine liver and bovine brain — organ meats meant to supply nutrients from those tissues. The capsule itself contains gelatin as an inactive ingredient.

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 doesn't support effectiveness claims for either bovine liver or bovine brain for chronic fatigue syndrome — the data rates liver as possibly ineffective for that use. For hepatitis C, there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate liver either way.

We have no effectiveness ratings on file for bovine brain.

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.

Liver products can deliver very high levels of vitamin A and iron, which can be a concern if you're taking them regularly or at high doses. Liver also comes from raw animal tissue sourced from slaughterhouses, raising questions about contamination — there's a small theoretical concern about bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, or mad cow disease) if the liver comes from countries where BSE has been reported, though no human cases have been traced to liver extract products so far.

No adverse reactions have been formally reported, but a thorough safety evaluation hasn't been done. Because we don't have strong safety data, check with your doctor before starting, especially if you're pregnant — liver's high vitamin A content may harm a developing baby.

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.

If you take warfarin (Coumadin), a blood thinner, watch for changes in how it works — the vitamin K in liver extract could reduce its effect. If you're on iron supplements or iron-containing medications, be aware that adding this product could increase your total iron intake and cause stomach upset or iron accumulation.

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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 an organ-meat supplement aimed at people interested in ancestral or nose-to-tail nutrition. If you take warfarin or iron supplements, talk to your pharmacist first — the vitamin K and iron content matter.

Pregnant people should avoid it unless their doctor says otherwise. For everyone else, ask your pharmacist about the source and whether the high vitamin A and iron levels are right for you.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2024.

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 Grassfed Beef Brain, straight from the product label.

Brand Ancestral Supplements
Barcode (UPC) 675757264311
Net contents 180 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2024
DSLD ID 309430
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 Grassfed Beef Brain by Ancestral Supplements, 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
675757264311
IngredientAmount% DV
Bovine Liver1500 mg--
Bovine Brain1500 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin

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Label statements
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General Statements

For most of human history, we consumed the whole animal (nose-to-tail) with deep respect and profound purpose. For instance, Native Americans and early ancestral healers believed that eating the organs from a healthy animal would strengthen and support the health of the corresponding organ of the individual - also known as "like supports like." The traditional way of treating a person with a weak heart was to feed the person the heart of a healthy animal. Since we've abandoned these ways, the modern world has left us malnourished with an epidemic of declining health. The solution is to find ways to recreate our ancestral environment (sleep, nourishment, movement, sunshine, etc). It's time we honor our ancestors by putting back in, what the modern world has left out (to return our people back to strength, health and happiness). We walk our talk and we offer to one-of-a-kind "guided" experience. Learn more at www.ancestralsupplements.com Brian Johnson "Liver King"

One small batch at a time

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.

Formula

Brain 1500 mg with Liver 1500 mg 180 Capsules 500 mg ea

Formulation

Pasture raised in New Zealand & Australia Grass-fed & grass-finished

Hormone, pesticide & GMO free Absolutely no fillers (or) flow agents

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

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

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Grassfed Beef Brain by Ancestral Supplements label

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Grassfed Beef Brain label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Grassfed Beef Brain by Ancestral Supplements

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.

Bovine Liver

Interacts with
3 drugs
1500 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...

Bovine Liver monograph & interactions

Bovine Brain

1500 mg per serving

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

Interaction report

Grassfed Beef Brain by Ancestral Supplements Drug Interactions

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3 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bovine Liver 3

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Grassfed Beef Brain interact with 3 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 2 ingredients in Grassfed Beef Brain interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bovine Liver

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Grassfed Beef Brain 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 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
Bovine Liver full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Grassfed Beef Brain, from the product label.

Ancestral Supplements

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Name
Ancestral Supplements, LLC
City
Willis
State
TX
ZipCode
77318
Web Address
www.ancestralsupplements.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Grassfed Beef Brain by Ancestral Supplements: Common Questions

Does Grassfed Beef Brain by Ancestral Supplements interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Grassfed Beef Brain 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?
Grassfed Beef Brain contains 2 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.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
The safety data advises against it — liver products can contain very high vitamin A, which may harm a developing baby. Talk with your doctor before using.
Is there anything in here besides the beef brain and liver?
The capsule itself is made of gelatin, which is an inactive ingredient. That's it.
Does this help with chronic fatigue?
The evidence we have rates bovine liver as possibly ineffective for chronic fatigue syndrome. We don't have effectiveness data for bovine brain.
Could this contaminate me with mad cow disease?
There have been no reported cases of BSE (mad cow disease) transfer to humans from liver extract products. That said, the industry concern exists if liver comes from countries where BSE has been documented. Knowing your product's source would help.
Why does the safety section mention slaughterhouse concerns?
Liver extract is made from raw animal liver from slaughterhouses, and there's a theoretical risk of contamination if the animals were sick or diseased. A thorough safety evaluation of these products hasn't been done, so it's worth asking your pharmacist about the supplier and sourcing.

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The Full Monographs Behind Grassfed Beef Brain’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Liver Extract

Interacts with 3 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 used to treat certain anemias before pu...

Read the full Liver Extract monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Grassfed Beef Brain'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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