Beef Liver Supplement Benefits: What Are They?

Author's Bio: Katie Bailey, MS, RD, LD, FNC

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Beef Liver Supplements have been gaining popularity in recent years as more and more people are starting to recognize the nutritional benefits of beef liver.

So in today's video, I'll be diving into what are beef liver supplements?

What are the health benefits of beef liver supplements?

What are some of the pros and cons of beef liver supplements versus eating beef liver?

How does beef liver support the liver?

How can you incorporate beef liver supplements into your routine?

And what are some precautions to be aware of?

And then lastly, how to choose a quality beef liver supplement.

[Video Transcript Below + Supplement Links Discussed In Video]

Hi, I'm Katie Bailey. I'm a registered dietitian at Flusso Nutrients where we provide supplement education and professional quality supplement options for you to make the world of nutrition supplements a little bit easier to navigate.

As always, be sure to check with your main nutrition literate healthcare provider before starting anything new. As we can't know your full medical history to make a personalized recommendation. So without further ado, let's jump into today's topic.

What are beef liver supplements?

Beef liver supplements are derived from the liver of cattle and are designed to provide a concentrated source of essential vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.

Historically, beef liver has been a staple in traditional diets, promoted for its nutrient density and health properties. However, many people have moved away from eating organ meats like liver, beef, liver supplements offer a convenient way to reap the benefits of this nutrient dense food without having to try to find ways to incorporate it into your daily meals.

What are the health benefits of beef liver supplements?

Beef liver is known for its impressive nutrient profile and some of the key nutrients it provides are vitamin A, vitamin B12, folate, iron, copper, and choline.

And beef liver stands out for its concentrated levels of these vital nutrients and is considered a whole foods source of these nutrients.

Due to the liver's impressive nutrient profile, there are a wide range of potential health benefits including supporting healthy blood formation.

So vitamin B12, folate and iron that are found in beef liver supplements contribute to the formation of our red blood cells.

The second thing it can do is it can help to boost our energy levels, so the B vitamins, the high levels of B vitamins as well as other nutrients in beef liver supplements can help to increase our energy levels by supporting different metabolic processes in the body.

The third benefit is supporting our brain health.

So high levels of choline, as well as other B vitamins are essential for brain function, cognitive performance, and neurological health.

And then lastly, can help aid in detoxification.

So beef liver supplements can support the liver's natural detoxification processes by providing the liver with essential nutrients.

It's needed for proper function as well as removing toxins from the body.

So what are some of the pros and cons of beef liver supplements versus eating beef liver?

While consuming beef liver in its natural form is going to provide you with similar benefits, people find it challenging to incorporate beef liver into their diets on a regular basis.

This is where those beef liver supplements come into play.

So some of the pros include convenience as it's easy to consume and easy to incorporate into your daily routine without having to try to figure out how to prepare or cook beef liver.

The second thing is for palatability, many people find the taste and the texture of beef liver to be unappealing, and so supplements here would be a better option.

Although I will say that there are many companies now that will grind organ meats into their ground beef mixtures, allowing people to have that the benefit of beef liver without having to try to figure out an easy way to incorporate it into their meals.

One of the cons of beef liver supplements is cost.

So high quality supplements often can be more expensive than purchasing and consuming beef liver itself.

Ultimately the choice between beef liver supplements or consuming beef liver directly comes down to personal preference, lifestyle factors and individual dietary needs.

So how does beef liver help the liver?

So one of the most significant benefits of beef liver supplements is the potential to support and enhance the health and function of the liver.

So the first way that it can help is through liver detoxification.

So the liver plays a crucial role in detoxifying the body by removing toxins and metabolic waste products.

So beef liver supplements are high in B vitamins which support the liver's natural detoxification processes and help it to function optimally.

The second thing that it can help with is liver regeneration.

So the liver has the incredible ability to regenerate itself and beef liver supplements can support this process by providing essential nutrients like vitamin A, copper and iron, which all support cell growth and repair.

How can you incorporate beef liver supplements into your daily routine and what are some precautions to be aware of?

So incorporating beef liver supplements into your daily routine is pretty straightforward, but it's important to follow recommended dosages and guidelines provided by the company or from your healthcare provider.

Recommended dosages are going to vary based on the brand that you choose and your individual needs.

Beef liver supplements are available in various different forms, but the most common ones that you're going to see are in capsules or powders.

And then consistency is key to experiencing the potential benefits of supplements and maintaining optimal nutrient levels in supporting overall health.

While beef liver supplements are generally considered safe and well tolerated by most people, there are some precautions to be aware of.

The first is that some people may experience some digestive discomfort like nausea, bloating, or constipation.

This is usually when it's taken on empty stomach or at higher dosages.

So it's always recommended to start at a lower dose and increase as tolerated.

The second thing is medications like blood thinners may interact with some of the nutrients found in beef liver supplements.

So it's always recommended to check with your healthcare provider before starting anything new.

And lastly, allergies.

Some people may be allergic to beef or other nutrients found in beef liver supplements, so it's always important to check the label to make sure there's nothing there that you may be allergic to.

While side effects are possible, they generally are mild and can be mitigated by adjusting the dose or just taking it with food.

Alright, so:

How do you choose a quality beef liver supplement with the increasing popularity of beef liver supplements?

There are many different options on the market right now, but not all supplements are created equal.

When choosing a beef liver supplement, you want to consider these factors.

The first is quality and sourcing.

You want to look for supplements that have been made from high quality grass fed, organically raised beef.

Reputable brands are going to be transparent about their sourcing and manufacturing processes.

You want to opt for supplements that have also been third party tested or puracy potency and quality.

This is going to ensure that the product meets the stated claims and isn't going to contain any contaminants.

You want to avoid supplements that contain unnecessary additives, fillers, and artificial ingredients, and you also want to opt for freeze dried and desiccated beef liver to ensure that the nutrients were preserved during processing.

To wrap up our topic for today, beef liver supplements offer a convenient and potent way to harness the nutritional benefits of beef liver with their impressive nutrient profile.

Beef liver supplements provide many different health benefits including supporting healthy blood formation, supporting our brain health and aiding in liver function and detoxification.

If you've been wanting to try beef liver but haven't figured out a way to incorporate it into your meals, I encourage you to try beef liver supplements.

I'll have a few quality options below in the description box.

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Check out the high-quality supplements we discussed in this video - links below for your convenience!

1) Grass-Fed Beef Liver by Codeage: create an account here, then search the name "Grass-Fed Beef Liver Codeage" - https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/flussonutrients

2) Ancient Glandulars - Liver by Ancient Nutrition: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/flussonutrients

3) ALL PROFESSIONAL QUALITY SUPPLEMENTS: https://flussonutrients.nutridyn.com & https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/flussonutrients