Why I Gave Ancestral Liver Supplements a Chance (And What Happened)
I’ve always believed that real food is the best source of nutrition. For years, a whole-food, animal-based, nutrient-dense diet has been the foundation of how I eat and live. But even long before I understood anything about nutrition, I was never someone who trusted supplements. I’d look at those bottles and wonder, what’s actually in these capsules?
Even now, I still question most supplements and avoid them unless there’s a solid reason. When people ask for my opinion, I always say: if you’re going to take a supplement, make sure it’s third-party tested—for heavy metals, ingredient purity, and to confirm that it actually delivers on its promises.
That’s why it even surprised me when I decided to try beef liver capsules from Ancestral Supplements—a brand that Dr. Ken Berry frequently recommends for those who don’t eat organ meats. I’ve tried eating liver before, and honestly, I just can’t do it. The texture, the flavor—no matter how I cook it, it’s not for me. But I also know how powerful liver is nutritionally, and I didn’t want to miss out.
When I found Ancestral Supplements, my first move was to check their third-party testing. I needed proof of quality—and they delivered. Their supplements are independently tested for:
Heavy metals (like lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium)
Microbial contamination (bacteria, mold, and yeast)
Ingredient verification (to ensure it’s actually beef liver, not a filler blend)
Pesticide and herbicide residues
They’re also sourced from grass-fed, pasture-raised cattle in New Zealand and freeze-dried to preserve nutrients without heat damage. No fillers, no additives, just pure beef liver.
Who Is Dr. Ken Berry?
Dr. Ken Berry is a board-certified family physician who’s become a trusted voice in the keto, carnivore, and ancestral health space. He’s known for questioning outdated medical advice and helping people take back control of their health through proper nutrition. He’s also the author of Lies My Doctor Told Me and shares a wealth of practical health info through his YouTube channel.
To be clear, Dr. Berry isn’t the founder of Ancestral Supplements, but he strongly supports their products. That’s how I discovered them in the first place. He often recommends these capsules as a way to get the benefits of organ meats if you’re not eating them regularly.
Why Beef Liver?
Beef liver is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. It’s packed with:
Vitamin A – for immune support, vision, and skin
B vitamins – for energy, mood, and brain function
Heme iron – the most absorbable form of iron for red blood cells
Zinc, copper, and selenium – for hormones, metabolism, and immunity
Choline – essential for brain health and liver function
CoQ10 – supports cellular energy and heart health
No wonder people call it nature’s multivitamin.
My Experience
I started taking two capsules in the morning with water—nothing dramatic, no expectations. But after a few days, I felt a noticeable boost in energy. My mood felt more stable, and I started sleeping deeper. Maybe it’s the beef liver, or maybe it’s the fact that I’ve also been eating more animal fat and protein lately. Most likely, it’s a combination—but I definitely feel a shift.
I never thought I’d say this, but now I’m curious to try the other supplements in the line—heart, kidney, maybe even spleen.
Final Thoughts
I still believe 100% in getting nutrients through food first. But if I had to take a supplement—or recommend one—it would be this. It’s clean, simple, nutrient-rich, and backed by testing I can actually trust.
If you’re someone who wants the benefits of liver but can’t bring yourself to eat it, this might be the solution. Just make sure you always check for transparency and third-party testing—your health is too important to gamble with mystery pills.
Stay curious,
Aida
This content is never meant to serve as medical advice.
In crafting this blog post, I aimed to encapsulate the essence of research findings while presenting the information in a reader-friendly format that promotes critical thinking and informed decision-making.
