Beef Liver
11 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.
Dose per serving from products
78 products in our catalogue print how much Beef Liver a serving holds.
Most common: 2.5 g to 5 g, 32% of 78 products.
| Dose per serving | Products |
|---|---|
| 25 mg or less | 4 |
| 25 mg to 50 mg | 3 |
| 50 mg to 100 mg | 7 |
| 100 mg to 250 mg | 5 |
| 250 mg to 500 mg | 10 |
| 500 mg to 1 g | 17 |
| 1 g to 2.5 g | 7 |
| 2.5 g to 5 g | 25 |
Benefit Evidence
Research sources
Nutrition source (14)
- Effects of feeding β-carotene on levels of β-carotene and vitamin A in blood and tissues of beef cattle and the effects on beef quality
PubMed ID: 26319310
β‑carotene feed raised β‑carotene and retinol (vitamin A) in liver and tissues—direct biochemical evidence of increasing hepatic nutrient stores.
- Effects of hydroxychloride sources of copper, zinc, and manganese on measures of supplement intake, mineral status, and pre- and postweaning performance of beef calves
PubMed ID: 28464098
Repeated (duplicate entry) — calves had higher liver Co/Se after mineral supplements (same rationale as above).
- Effect of copper and iron on neutrophil function and humoral immunity of gestating beef cattle
PubMed ID: 7520428
Supplemental Cu and Fe in gestating cattle changed serum and hepatic copper — direct evidence that liver micronutrient content is modifiable and concentrated (high relevance to nutrient replenishment from beef liver).
- Effects of tribasic copper chloride versus copper sulfate provided in corn-and molasses-based supplements on forage intake and copper status of beef heifers
PubMed ID: 17060415
Supplemental Cu raised liver Cu stores in cattle — supports concept that beef liver is a modifiable, dense source of minerals for nutrient replenishment.
- Growth, reproductive performance, and manganese status of heifers fed varying concentrations of manganese
PubMed ID: 17093230
Supplemental Mn increased liver Mn — indicates liver concentrations of essential trace minerals can be increased and contribute to replenishment.
- Dietary supplementation of selenium in inorganic and organic forms differentially and commonly alters blood and liver selenium concentrations and liver gene expression profiles of growing beef heifers
PubMed ID: 20387001
Organic selenium raised blood and liver Se markedly — direct, high-quality evidence that liver selenium content is responsive to supplementation and is an important nutrient store.
- Restriction of vitamin A and D in beef cattle finishing diets on feedlot performance and adipose accretion
PubMed ID: 22178850
Withdrawing vitamin A/D from diets decreased liver retinol and 25‑OH D3 — direct demonstration that liver vitamin stores (A and D) change with diet, highly relevant to liver as a source for nutrient replenishment.
- Use of soybean hulls as a replacement for dry rolled corn in beef cattle feedlot receiving diets
PubMed ID: 21821813
Replacing corn with soybean hulls changed hepatic Cu/Mn concentrations in steers—evidence that feed composition alters liver micronutrient profile.
- Effects of copper supplementation on feedlot performance, carcass characteristics, and rumen sulfur metabolism of growing cattle fed diets containing 60% dried distillers grains
PubMed ID: 22393033
High dietary copper in cattle raised liver copper substantially—direct, strong evidence that diet/liver accumulate trace minerals relevant to 'replenishment'.
- Effects of increased dietary sulfur on beef steer mineral status, performance, and meat fatty acid composition
PubMed ID: 22665674
Dietary sulfur substantially lowered liver Cu (≈51%)—demonstrates strong diet‑liver mineral interactions relevant to replenishment/deficiency risk.
- Effects of trace mineral-fortified, limit-fed preweaning supplements on performance of pre- and postweaned beef calves
PubMed ID: 23296830
Limit‑fed, trace‑mineral‑fortified supplements increased calf liver Co/Cu/Se — direct evidence that feeding strategies alter liver micronutrient stores.
- A multielement trace mineral injection improves liver copper and selenium concentrations and manganese superoxide dismutase activity in beef steers
PubMed ID: 24398829
Multielement mineral injections rapidly raised liver Cu/Se and influenced antioxidant enzyme activity—clear change in liver nutrient stores.
- Effects of supplementation with two sources and two levels of copper on meat lipid oxidation, meat colour and superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase enzyme activities in Nellore beef cattle
PubMed ID: 25313573
Higher dietary copper raised hepatic SOD and affected meat oxidative stability — shows copper accrual in liver with functional consequences.
- Effects of trace mineral injections on measures of performance and trace mineral status of pre- and postweaned beef calves
PubMed ID: 24867937
Injectable trace minerals increased liver Cu/Se and sometimes improved immune markers—strong evidence of changing liver nutrient content.
Pregnancy support (6)
- Dietary supplementation of selenium in inorganic and organic forms differentially and commonly alters blood and liver selenium concentrations and liver gene expression profiles of growing beef heifers
PubMed ID: 20387001
Organic Se raised blood and liver Se — selenium is important in pregnancy; liver selenium content relevant.
- Restriction of vitamin A and D in beef cattle finishing diets on feedlot performance and adipose accretion
PubMed ID: 22178850
Dietary vitamin A/D withdrawal changed liver retinol and 25‑OH D3 — vitamin A and D status during pregnancy are highly relevant; liver content modulation is key (but excessive vitamin A in liver is teratogenic).
- Effects of maternal nutrient restriction followed by realimentation during early and midgestation on beef cows. I. Maternal performance and organ weights at different stages of gestation
PubMed ID: 24664560
Maternal nutrient restriction altered cow body condition and reduced organ sizes with partial recovery—directly relevant to prenatal nutrition effects on maternal/fetal organs.
- Effect of copper and iron on neutrophil function and humoral immunity of gestating beef cattle
PubMed ID: 7520428
Supplemental Cu/Fe altered serum and hepatic copper in gestating beef cattle — directly shows liver can concentrate pregnancy-relevant minerals; demonstrates plausibility for prenatal nutrient supply (but safety note: liver vitamin A can be teratogenic at high doses).
- Effects of tribasic copper chloride versus copper sulfate provided in corn-and molasses-based supplements on forage intake and copper status of beef heifers
PubMed ID: 17060415
Supplemental Cu increased liver Cu stores — relevant to mineral supply during gestation as shown in cattle experiments.
- Growth, reproductive performance, and manganese status of heifers fed varying concentrations of manganese
PubMed ID: 17093230
Supplemental Mn raised liver Mn — Mn is required in fetal development; liver concentration is relevant.
Metabolism (3)
- Dietary supplementation of selenium in inorganic and organic forms differentially and commonly alters blood and liver selenium concentrations and liver gene expression profiles of growing beef heifers
PubMed ID: 20387001
Selenium form affected liver Se and hepatic gene expression—selenium influences metabolic and redox pathways.
- A Freshwater Fish-Based Diet Alleviates Liver Steatosis by Modulating Gut Microbiota and Metabolites: A Clinical Randomized Controlled Trial in Chinese Participants With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
PubMed ID: 35973188
Human randomized diet trial showed liver-fat reduction and improved ALT and gut microbiota—directly relevant to metabolic health.
- Restriction of vitamin A and D in beef cattle finishing diets on feedlot performance and adipose accretion
PubMed ID: 22178850
Dietary vitamin A/D withdrawal changed liver vitamin levels and increased adiposity/marbling — highly relevant to vitamin-mediated metabolic regulation.
Eye health (2)
- Restriction of vitamin A and D in beef cattle finishing diets on feedlot performance and adipose accretion
PubMed ID: 22178850
Withholding vitamin A lowered liver retinol — directly shows liver vitamin A content is modifiable; vitamin A is central to eye health.
- Effects of feeding β-carotene on levels of β-carotene and vitamin A in blood and tissues of beef cattle and the effects on beef quality
PubMed ID: 26319310
β‑carotene supplementation raised β‑carotene and retinol (vitamin A) in liver/tissues — direct biochemical link to vitamin A stores, a known driver of eye health.
Immune support (2)
- Effects of trace mineral injections on measures of performance and trace mineral status of pre- and postweaned beef calves
PubMed ID: 24867937
Injectable trace minerals increased liver Cu/Se and improved some immune responses in calves—direct evidence that trace minerals influence immune function.
- Dietary supplementation of selenium in inorganic and organic forms differentially and commonly alters blood and liver selenium concentrations and liver gene expression profiles of growing beef heifers
PubMed ID: 20387001
Organic selenium raised blood and liver Se and changed hepatic genes—selenium is directly tied to immune function and antioxidant defense.
Energy & Fatigue (2)
- Dietary supplementation of selenium in inorganic and organic forms differentially and commonly alters blood and liver selenium concentrations and liver gene expression profiles of growing beef heifers
PubMed ID: 20387001
Higher liver Se from organic Se supports antioxidant systems and may indirectly support energy metabolism.
- Restriction of vitamin A and D in beef cattle finishing diets on feedlot performance and adipose accretion
PubMed ID: 22178850
Changes in liver vitamin A/D content affect systemic vitamin status, which can affect energy and metabolic health.
Healthy aging (2)
- Dietary supplementation of selenium in inorganic and organic forms differentially and commonly alters blood and liver selenium concentrations and liver gene expression profiles of growing beef heifers
PubMed ID: 20387001
Organic selenium raised liver/blood Se and altered hepatic genes — selenium is tied to antioxidant defense and healthy aging.
- Restriction of vitamin A and D in beef cattle finishing diets on feedlot performance and adipose accretion
PubMed ID: 22178850
Dietary vitamin A/D withdrawal changed liver vitamin levels and carcass adiposity—vitamin D/A status important for aging-related health.
Vitality (2)
- Dietary supplementation of selenium in inorganic and organic forms differentially and commonly alters blood and liver selenium concentrations and liver gene expression profiles of growing beef heifers
PubMed ID: 20387001
Organic selenium increased liver and blood Se — supports liver as a source of immune/antioxidant nutrients tied to vitality.
- Restriction of vitamin A and D in beef cattle finishing diets on feedlot performance and adipose accretion
PubMed ID: 22178850
Withholding vitamins A/D changed liver vitamin levels — directly demonstrates liver vitamin content modulation relevant to vitality.
Skin health (1)
- Restriction of vitamin A and D in beef cattle finishing diets on feedlot performance and adipose accretion
PubMed ID: 22178850
Vitamin A is central to skin/epithelial health; liver retinol changes from diet show liver's potential contribution.
Exercise recovery (1)
- Dietary supplementation of selenium in inorganic and organic forms differentially and commonly alters blood and liver selenium concentrations and liver gene expression profiles of growing beef heifers
PubMed ID: 20387001
Selenium increases antioxidant capacity aiding muscle recovery; organic Se raised liver/blood Se.
Muscle maintenance (1)
- Dietary supplementation of selenium in inorganic and organic forms differentially and commonly alters blood and liver selenium concentrations and liver gene expression profiles of growing beef heifers
PubMed ID: 20387001
Selenium's antioxidant support (raised by organic Se) helps muscle maintenance and function.
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