Grassfed Beef Liver Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Grassfed 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
Grassfed Beef Liver is a dietary supplement by Ancestral Supplements 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 Grassfed Beef Liver 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: bovine liver (grassfed beef liver). The capsules also contain gelatin as an inactive ingredient.
Beef liver is nutrient-dense and has been used traditionally as a nutritional supplement. The product is designed to deliver whole-food liver in capsule form.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence on beef liver for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is not in our favor — it's rated possibly ineffective. For hepatitis C, there isn't enough reliable evidence to know one way or the other.
We don't hold effectiveness data for other uses you may have in mind, so ask us if you're considering this for something specific.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
No adverse reactions have been reported in the data we hold, but a full safety evaluation hasn't been done. The bigger concerns are practical: liver products deliver very high amounts of vitamin A and iron, which matters if you're taking other supplements or have conditions affecting how your body handles those nutrients.
There's also a sourcing question — liver extract comes from raw animal liver at slaughterhouses, raising potential concerns about contamination from sick animals or, in rare cases, mad cow disease (BSE) if the cattle came from affected countries. No human cases of BSE from liver extract have been reported, but the risk exists until more is known.
Meds to double-check
Minor interactions only
Check your medications if you take warfarin (Coumadin) — vitamin K in liver extract can reduce its blood-thinning effect. Also flag any iron supplements or iron-containing drugs, since adding liver extract increases total iron intake.
Use the search tool on this page to verify your exact 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.
This product is generally low-risk for healthy adults eating normal food amounts of liver, but it concentrates vitamin A and iron significantly. If you take warfarin, iron supplements, or have iron-overload issues, check with your pharmacist first.
Pregnant people should avoid it due to high vitamin A content unless a doctor advises otherwise. Ask us about the source country to confirm BSE risk is minimal.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 24, 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
General information
Key facts about Grassfed Beef Liver, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Ancestral Supplements |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 789185534783 |
| Net contents | 180 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 24, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 309431 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Grassfed Beef Liver by Ancestral Supplements, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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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 a 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.
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.
Formula
Grassfed Beef Liver 180 capsules 500 mg ea
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Grassfed Beef Liver by Ancestral Supplements label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Grassfed Beef Liver by Ancestral Supplements
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size6 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: Gelatin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Grassfed Beef Liver by Ancestral Supplements Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Grassfed Beef Liver by Ancestral Supplements contains one active ingredient — bovine liver — which has documented interactions with a small number of medications.
The most serious concern is with warfarin (Coumadin), a blood thinner used to prevent clots. Liver extract naturally contains vitamin K, which can reduce how well warfarin works and lower your INR (a measure of blood thinning).
However, this interaction hasn't been directly studied in humans, so the real-world risk isn't fully clear.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
You'll also want to be careful if you take iron supplements or iron-containing medications. Liver extract contains heme iron, and combining it with other iron sources could increase your total iron intake and raise the risk of stomach upset or iron buildup in your body — especially if you take high doses, use it long-term, or have a condition like hemochromatosis (excess iron storage).
Altogether, these interactions span 3 individual medications. Use the medication checker below to verify your exact prescriptions before starting this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Grassfed Beef Liver interact with 3 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Grassfed Beef Liver interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bovine Liver
Ferrous SulfateFeosol
How Ferrous Sulfate interacts with Grassfed 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 Grassfed 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 Grassfed 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 Grassfed 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 Grassfed Beef Liver, from the product label.
Ancestral Supplements
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- Ancestral Supplements, LLC
- City
- Spring
- State
- TX
- ZipCode
- 77379
- Web Address
- www.ancestralsupplements.com
Grassfed Beef Liver by Ancestral Supplements: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Grassfed 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
Grassfed 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.
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
- 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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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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