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Dietary supplement

Organ Ultra Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by XtendLife

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

Organ Ultra is a dietary supplement by XtendLife with 6 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 Ovine Liver. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organ Ultra by XtendLife

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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 5 of its 5 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Organ Ultra contains five active ingredients—all organ extracts from sheep (ovine). The first is liver extract, which is included for general organ support.

The other four are heart, kidney, pancreas, and thymus extracts, each intended to support the function of that corresponding organ. The product also contains two inactive ingredients: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (a capsule material) and water.

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 have is limited. For chronic fatigue syndrome, liver extract is rated possibly ineffective.

For hepatitis C, there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate how well it works. We don't hold effectiveness data for the other four organ extracts in this product, so we can't tell you what the research shows about them.

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 reported from ovine liver extract in trial use, but a thorough safety evaluation hasn't been done. One concern is contamination—liver is derived from animal tissue processed at slaughterhouses, and there's a theoretical risk of contamination from sick or diseased animals or, in some countries, from bovine spongiform encephalitis (BSE).

No human BSE cases from liver extract have been reported, but the risk exists if the source country has had BSE cases. Another concern is vitamin A and iron content; liver products can deliver very high levels of both.

High vitamin A in pregnancy may harm a developing baby, so pregnancy is a reason to avoid this product unless your doctor advises otherwise. Safety data for the heart, kidney, pancreas, and thymus extracts isn't on file.

Talk with your doctor before starting, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any concerns about animal product sourcing.

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.

Double-check this product if you're on warfarin (Coumadin) or any blood thinner, or if you take iron supplements or iron-containing medications. No interactions are documented for the four other organ extracts in this product because we couldn't find data on them.

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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.

Organ Ultra is a niche product—if you're exploring organ-support supplementation and you're not on warfarin or iron supplements, it may be worth a conversation with your pharmacist. But if you take a blood thinner or iron medication, check your specific drugs with the tool below first.

And if you're pregnant, skip it unless your doctor gives the go-ahead.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 22, 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 Organ Ultra, straight from the product label.

Brand XtendLife
Net contents 180 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 22, 2023
DSLD ID 283404
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organ Ultra by XtendLife, 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
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories15 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates1 Gram(s)1%
Total Fat0.5 Gram(s)1%
Protein2 Gram(s)4%
Ovine Liver1800 mg--
Ovine Heart300 mg--
Ovine Kidney450 mg--
Ovine Pancreas300 mg--
Ovine Thymus150 mg--

Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Water

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use Adults: Take 6 capsules daily. Either take 6 capsules first thing in the morning or split into 2 doses, in the morning and later in the day.

Formula

Xtend-Life Organ Ultra is a natural product containing liver, kidney, heart, pancreas, and thymus. It is sourced from the finest producers of 100% grass-fed New Zealand sheep, which have been raised in their most natural environment, under strict regulations. To ensure optimal health benefits, the organs are freeze dried to lock in maximum nutritional content. Organ meats are incredibly nutrient-dense foods. Current diets are often deficient in nutrients such as vitamin B12, CoQ10, iron, selenium and folate - the same nutrients that our ancestors harvested from the landscape and consumed routinely in the form of organ meat. They have also been a key element in traditional remedies for thousands of years and have become a part of folklore. Organ meats are not readily available in the modern world, which is why Xtend-Life created Organ Ultra; to provide all of the benefits of this traditional superfood in a simple, convenient form.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

From 100% grass-fed New Zealand sheep

Does not contain dairy, soy, peanut, wheat, gluten, fish, crustacean, egg, tree nuts.

Seals/Symbols

Best Quality Guarantee

General Statements

USA/Canada Ph: 1888 487 9304 NewZealand.com Licence No.100055

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.

See for yourself

Organ Ultra by XtendLife label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organ Ultra by XtendLife

These are the 6 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.

Protein

2 Gram(s) per serving

Ovine Liver

Interacts with
3 drugs
1800 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...

Ovine Liver monograph & interactions

Ovine Heart

300 mg per serving

Ovine Kidney

450 mg per serving

Ovine Pancreas

300 mg per serving

Ovine Thymus

150 mg per serving

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

Interaction report

Organ Ultra by XtendLife Drug Interactions

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3Drugs
3 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organ Ultra 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.

Ovine 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 Organ Ultra, from the product label.

XtendLife

Name
Natural Products (NZ) LTD Member of the Xtend-Life Group
Street Address
12 Mary Muller Drive
City
Christchurch
ZipCode
8022
Phone Number
+64 3 384 2116
Web Address
www.XTEND-LIFE.COM
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organ Ultra by XtendLife: Common Questions

Does Organ Ultra by XtendLife interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organ Ultra 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?
Organ Ultra contains 6 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.
Does this product work for chronic fatigue?
The evidence we have on liver extract shows it's possibly ineffective for chronic fatigue syndrome. We don't have effectiveness ratings for the other organ extracts in the product.
Is it safe to take 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—don't start on your own.
What is ovine liver extract?
It's an extract made from sheep liver, included in this product for general organ support. Liver extract is derived from raw animal tissue processed at slaughterhouses, which carries source-quality concerns.
Should I worry about BSE (mad cow disease) from this product?
There's a theoretical risk if the liver comes from a country where BSE has been reported—places like the UK, France, Ireland, Switzerland, and others. No human BSE cases from liver extract have been reported, but until more is known, check where your product is sourced.
Can I take this with my other supplements?
If you take iron supplements, be careful; this product contains heme iron, and combining them could raise your total iron intake and increase stomach upset or iron buildup. Use the medication checker on this page to look up your other drugs.

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Sources & How We Checked

Organ Ultra'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.

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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
  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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