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Perfect Desiccated Liver Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Perfect Supplements

Capsule Category: Amino Acid/protein
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Perfect Desiccated Liver is a dietary supplement by Perfect 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 Desiccated Beef Liver Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Perfect Desiccated Liver by Perfect 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 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Perfect Desiccated Liver is a single-ingredient supplement: desiccated beef liver powder—freeze-dried and powdered liver from cattle. The capsule itself is made from vegetable material and contains no other active ingredients.

Desiccated liver is meant to deliver the nutrient profile of whole liver in concentrated form.

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 does not establish that desiccated liver works for chronic fatigue syndrome—the data rates it possibly ineffective for that use. For hepatitis C, there is insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether it helps.

If you're considering this supplement for a specific health concern, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the current evidence actually shows for your situation.

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 in the safety data we hold, but a thorough evaluation of safety outcomes has not been conducted. The bigger concern is the source: beef liver can contain very high levels of vitamin A and iron.

Vitamin A at high levels may harm a developing baby, so pregnant people should avoid this product unless their doctor advises otherwise. There is also a theoretical risk of contamination, since liver is sourced from slaughterhouses and could come from sick or diseased animals.

Countries where bovine spongiform encephalitis (BSE, also called mad cow disease) has been reported include Great Britain, France, The Netherlands, Portugal, Luxembourg, Ireland, Switzerland, Oman, and Belgium; however, no cases of BSE transfer to humans from liver extract products have been documented. Until more is known, check the country of origin with the manufacturer.

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) or iron-containing medications or supplements, check them with the tool on this page before adding this product. The minor interactions with warfarin and iron are documented but have not been directly studied in humans.

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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.

Desiccated liver is generally low-risk for healthy adults eating food amounts, but this supplement can deliver high doses of vitamin A and iron. If you take warfarin or iron supplements, or if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have an iron-overload condition, talk with your pharmacist before starting.

Verify the product's country of origin if BSE contamination is a concern for you.

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

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Perfect Desiccated Liver, straight from the product label.

Brand Perfect Supplements
Barcode (UPC) 748252034217
Net contents 120 Vegetable Capsule(s); 90 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 25, 2014
DSLD ID 31437
Product type Amino Acid/protein
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 Perfect Desiccated Liver by Perfect 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:
4 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
748252034217
IngredientAmount% DV
Desiccated Beef Liver Powder3000 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Capsule

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Label statements
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General Statements

Perfect Desiccated Liver is obtained solely from healthy free range cows that feed exclusively on rapidly growing green grass that sprouts form rich Argentinean soil. Perfect cows are raised entirely free of hormones and never come into contact with pesticides, or any other chemical substances. Perfect Desiccated Liver is a natural source of high quality protein, amino acids, vitamin A, B vitamins, and iron.

PERFECT

Grass-Fed Cattle

All Natural

Precautions

This product is manufactured in a facility that processes milk, egg, soy, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish.

Formulation

HORMONE FREE

GMO FREE

Our capsules contain no FILLERS or FLOW AGENTS therefore they may appear less than full.

Formula

Beef Liver Powder 750mg per Capsule

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 4 capsules per day.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place

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.

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Perfect Desiccated Liver by Perfect Supplements label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Perfect Desiccated Liver by Perfect Supplements

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size4 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Desiccated Beef Liver Powder

Interacts with
3 drugs
3000 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...

Desiccated Beef Liver Powder monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Perfect Desiccated Liver by Perfect Supplements 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 Perfect Desiccated 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.

Desiccated Beef Liver Powder2 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 Perfect Desiccated Liver, from the product label.

Perfect Supplements

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Name
Perfect Supplements, LLC
Street Address
PO Box 325
City
Coventry
State
RI
ZipCode
02816
Phone Number
1-866-802-3860
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Perfect Desiccated Liver by Perfect Supplements: Common Questions

Does Perfect Desiccated Liver by Perfect Supplements interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Perfect Desiccated Liver 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?
Perfect Desiccated Liver contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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 desiccated liver safe during pregnancy?
Liver products can contain very high vitamin A, which may harm a developing baby. The safety data we hold advises against use in pregnancy unless your doctor advises otherwise. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Does this product actually work for chronic fatigue?
The evidence we hold rates desiccated liver possibly ineffective for chronic fatigue syndrome. That means the studies don't support its use for that purpose. If you're considering it for fatigue, ask your pharmacist or doctor what evidence-based options exist.
What exactly is desiccated liver?
It's freeze-dried and powdered beef liver—whole liver tissue that's had the water removed and been concentrated into powder form, so you're getting liver nutrients in a capsule.
Could this product have BSE (mad cow disease) contamination?
BSE has been reported in cattle in several countries, including Great Britain and France. There have been no documented cases of BSE transfer to humans from liver extract products, but until more is known, check where this product's beef liver came from—ask the manufacturer or look at the label.
What if I'm already taking iron supplements?
Liver extract contains heme iron, the form your body absorbs well. Taking it with iron supplements could increase your total iron intake and raise the risk of stomach upset or iron buildup—especially at high doses or with long-term use. Check with your pharmacist before combining them.

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The Full Monographs Behind Perfect Desiccated Liver’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Perfect Desiccated 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.

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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