Liver Plus 660 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Liver Plus 660 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.
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
Liver Plus 660 mg is a dietary supplement by The Vitamin Shoppe 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 Liver Plus 660 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe
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
Liver Plus contains one active ingredient: beef liver extract at 660 mg per tablet. Beef liver is nutrient-dense, containing iron, B vitamins, and other compounds.
The tablet also includes inactive ingredients—stearic acid, croscarmellose sodium, silicon dioxide, and pharmaceutical glaze—which help form and hold the tablet together.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for beef liver extract is limited. For chronic fatigue syndrome (low energy and ongoing tiredness), the data suggests it's possibly ineffective.
For hepatitis C (a liver virus infection), we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate whether it works. If you're considering this product for either of these conditions, talk with your doctor about whether it makes sense for you.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
No adverse reactions have been reported in people taking beef liver extract, though a thorough safety review hasn't been done. There is concern about contamination—since liver extract comes from raw animal livers from slaughterhouses, there's a theoretical risk of exposure to sick or diseased tissue.
Additionally, there's concern about bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, also called mad cow disease) in beef from certain countries where the disease has been reported, including Great Britain, France, The Netherlands, Portugal, Luxembourg, Ireland, Switzerland, Oman, and Belgium. To date, no cases of BSE have been traced to contaminated liver extract products sold to consumers.
Beef liver is also very high in vitamin A, which can harm a developing baby during pregnancy, so avoid this product unless your doctor advises otherwise. Safety during breastfeeding hasn't been well studied—check with your doctor before using.
Meds to double-check
Minor interactions only
Check with your pharmacist if you take warfarin (Coumadin) or any blood thinner, or if you take iron supplements or iron-containing medications before starting Liver Plus. Altogether, these interactions span 3 individual 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.
Beef liver extract may appeal to you if you're looking for a whole-food source of iron and B vitamins, but the evidence it helps chronic fatigue or hepatitis C is weak or absent. If you take warfarin or iron supplements, this product needs a medication check first.
Pregnant women should avoid it due to high vitamin A content.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 26, 2014.
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 Liver Plus 660 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | The Vitamin Shoppe |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 766536029693 |
| Net contents | 240 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 26, 2014 |
| DSLD ID | 36311 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Liver Plus 660 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Beef Liver | 660 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Stearic Acid, Croscarmellose Sodium, Silicon Dioxide, Pharmaceutical Glaze
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General Statements
specialty
{tablet} actual size
Visit www.vitaminshoppe.com or call 1-800-223-1216 for more information and to reorder.
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FDA Statement of Identity
dietary supplement
Formulation
gluten free dairy free soy free nut free
Does not contain: Yeast, Corn, Wheat, Gluten, Sugar, Salt, Soy, Starch, Dairy, Citrus, Fish, Preservatives, Artificial Colors or Flavors.
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.
Storage
STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
Precautions
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
TAMPER EVIDENT Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.
WARNING: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have any medical conditions.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
DIRECTIONS: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) tablet, up to six (6) times daily, preferably with meals.
General
Item No. VS-2969 1967264 EO 1
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Liver Plus 660 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Liver Plus 660 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill 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: Stearic Acid, Croscarmellose Sodium, Silicon Dioxide, Pharmaceutical Glaze. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Liver Plus 660 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Liver Plus 660 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe contains one active ingredient—beef liver extract—which has documented interactions with a small number of medications.
The most serious concern is with warfarin (Coumadin), a blood thinner. Beef liver naturally contains vitamin K, which can reduce how well warfarin works and lower your INR (a measure of blood thickness).
However, this interaction hasn't been directly studied in humans, and the vitamin K content varies from product to product.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Beef liver also contains heme iron, the same form of iron your body absorbs from meat. If you're taking iron supplements or iron-containing medications, adding this product could push your total iron intake higher and raise the risk of stomach upset or iron buildup in your tissues—a bigger concern if you have a condition like hemochromatosis (iron overload) or take high doses over a long time.
Although no other interactions are documented, always run your exact medications through the checker below before starting this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Liver Plus 660 mg interact with 3 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Liver Plus 660 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Beef Liver
Ferrous SulfateFeosol
How Ferrous Sulfate interacts with Liver Plus 660 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 Liver Plus 660 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 Liver Plus 660 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 Liver Plus 660 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 Liver Plus 660 mg, from the product label.
The Vitamin Shoppe
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- Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.
- City
- Secaucus
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07094
- Phone Number
- 1-800-223-1216
- Web Address
- www.vitaminshoppe.com
Liver Plus 660 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
Is beef liver extract the same as eating liver?
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The Full Monographs Behind Liver Plus 660 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Liver Plus 660 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.
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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