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Choosing the best organ supplements for women can be confusing, given the multitude of brands that claim to be the best. Many products have similar labels, which can significantly add to the confusion. Unfortunately, companies can say and do almost anything they like due to the lack of enforced regulations in the supplement industry. So remember that just because a label looks similar does not mean that the products are the same. Check out our blog,  A Tale Of Two Bottles , for an in-depth look at how two supplement bottles can appear identical, but what’s inside the package is very different. There are lots of amazing compounds in beef organs. How to choose a women's beef organ supplement Here are a few questions (but not all of them) you should ask when choosing a beef organ supplement brand: Does the company have a direct relationship with the farms where the organs come from? Are the farms the organs come from farming with ethical practices or just saying they are? For example, you should not choose beef organ supplements made from organs in South America for a host of ethical issues, including rainforest deforestation, slavery, murder, and land theft. Just writing grass-fed or regeneratively farmed on the label does not make the product good or mean they are truly done that way. A lot of companies make claims that are entirely false, about things like regenerative farming, including some of the largest ones. For example, many companies use organs from New Zealand, but many of these are not truly regeneratively farmed, despite the claims. Does the company make its own raw materials from fresh organs? The vast majority of beef organ supplement companies don’t do this, even the largest ones. They buy bulk powder from middlemen that combine organs from many different places, making it nearly impossible to know where they truly come from. Does the company manufacture its own products? The answer should be yes. The vast majority of beef organ supplement companies don’t do this, even the largest ones. They have large contract manufacturers buy the bulk material and bottle it for them. Is the product properly dried? Many drying methods are incredibly harsh, which can damage fragile constituents in the organs. They should be dried using a slow freeze-drying process. Traditional freeze drying is done much faster, but it is not as good as slow freeze-drying for protecting fragile compounds in the organs. Are the ingredients cryo-milled to prevent thermal degradation that happens during traditional ingredient milling? Are the organs non-deffated? Many beef organ supplements are defatted, which results in the loss of important nutrients and compounds. Is the product in a good delivery format? For example, beef organ supplements should never be in gummy form, as the process of making a gummy is extremely harsh. Filler and additive-free beef gelatin capsules and powders are the best.  One of the most important things is to look for companies that make the product from start to finish. Not companies that slap their label on a private or white label product. A good story is no substitute for hands-on manufacturing and a relationship with the farmers. It is incredibly rare to find a company that does all that and more to properly make beef organ supplements for women. Most companies are just having big contract manufacturers slap their label on products without any connection to the farms or manufacturing processes, and then spending all of their money on great marketing instead of investing it into making better products. Two of the largest sellers of beef organ supplements in the US do a ton of marketing but don't produce their own raw materials, don't have a direct connection with the farms, don't manufacture their own products, but spend a fortune to have a great social media and marketing presence. What's more important, the marketing or the product quality? We think product quality is more important. If you want a more in-depth look at the quality control, sourcing, and ethical considerations you should look at when choosing a beef organ supplement, check out our blog . Which beef organ supplement for women is right for you? Choosing the right one can be confusing when there are so many choices. Our guide will help you make the right decision for your healthy journey. If you need help, we are always available to answer your questions. NXGEN Wholefoods Fem Harmony First up, is NXGEN Wholefoods Fem Harmony . It contains the following ingredients: Reproductive tissue blend: Ovary Uterus Falloptian Tube These organs are rich in: Follistatin Activin Inhibin Reproductive system-specific peptides Bone Marrow Supplies glycosaminoglycans and stem cells. Liver Rich in choline, an often forgotten but crucial nutrient for reproductive health. A treasure trove of nutrients. Kidney Kidney is especially rich in selenium, B12, and zinc, crucial nutrients for a healthy reproductive system and egg health. Many women do not get enough of these essential vitamins and minerals. Fem-harmony is excellent for women who want to support their health during their reproductive years. NXGEN Wholefoods FeMALE Optimise Next is NXGEN Wholefoods Female Optimise .   It contains the following ingredients: Reproductive Tissue: Ovary Rich in ovary specific proteins, peptides, and enzymes Uterus Rich in uterine specific proteins, peptides, and enzymes Fallopian Tubes Rich in fallopian tube specific proteins, peptides, and enzymes Mammary Rich in mammary specific proteins, peptides, and enzymes Liver Liver is particularly rich in B vitamins, vitamin A, choline, folate, and many other powerful nutrients that most people don't get enough of in their diet. Bone Marrow Bone Marrow contains the nutrients, specialised cells (including stem cells and base cells), collagen, growth factors, fat-soluble activators, and substances that the body uses to support our bones, connective tissues, and more. Female Optimise is an excellent choice for women who want to support their body during their perimenopausal and postmenopausal years.  Beef Organ Supplements for New Moms NXGEN Wholefoods Placenta is a wonderful food for new moms. It’s packed with nutrients like D3, B6, heme iron, selenium, vitamin E, and B12 to help support healthy energy levels. It is also great for women looking to support healthy hair and skin. It also contains beef liver for added nutrition and to help support healthy energy levels. To learn more about the benefits of placenta glandulars, check out our   blog . Beef organ supplements for bladder and Urinary tract health NXGEN Wholefoods Bladder contains grass-fed bladder, liver, and kidney.  The bladder-specific peptides found in grass-fed bladder help to support a healthy bladder and healthy bladder muscles. Liver is rich in vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin A, which helps to support healthy urinary and kidney function. Kidney supplies DAO, which supports healthy histamine metabolism, as well as selenium, B12, and zinc, which are important nutrients for a healthy bladder. NXGEN Wholefoods Bladder is an excellent choice for those looking to support the health of the entire urinary tract. Beef Organ supplements for breast health NXGEN Wholefoods Mammary helps to support healthy breasts. It also contains beef liver for an added nutritional boost and to support healthy energy levels. Liver is rich in preformed vitamin A (retinoids), an extremely important nutrient for breast health. Beef Organ supplements for iron NXGEN Wholefoods Whole Blood  contains bovine blood, liver, and spleen. It’s perfect for when you need iron, but don’t want the side effects of traditional iron supplements, like constipation and upset stomach. Whole blood contains whole food heme iron, which is better absorbed than non-heme iron, which is found in most iron supplements, such as ferrous sulfate and ferrous gluconate.  In addition, the whole foods in Whole Blood contain the cofactors that help to support healthy iron levels and blood, including folate and B12.  Each serving of Whole Blood contains approximately 24 milligrams of heme iron. So when you need additional iron in your diet, you don't want the downsides of traditional iron supplements; choose Whole Blood . To learn more about iron, check out our blog . Beef organ supplements for bone health and calcium Keeping your bones healthy is incredibly important, and getting enough calcium plays a key role. NXGEN Wholefoods Whole Bone Matrix  contains whole food calcium that is well absorbed without the side effects that traditional calcium supplements (constipation, upset stomach, etc), such as calcium carbonate and citrate, have.   Whole Bone Matrix contains not only calcium but also phosphorus, proteins, type one collagen, and more, which help support healthy bones. To learn more about bone health, check out our blog . Beef Organ supplements for brain and mood NXGEN Wholefoods Mood and Memory helps to support a healthy brain . It contains grass-fed and finished brain (including cortex, hypothalamus, pituitary, and pineal gland), bone marrow, and liver. It is rich in DHA, an important omega-three fatty acid that most people don't get enough of, phosphatidylserine, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), choline, B-vitamins, copper, and selenium. It is a nutrient powerhouse. NXGEN Wholefoods Mood and Memory is a great choice for those who feel their brain needs some additional nutritional support. It also helps to support healthy relaxation and calm. Beef Organ Supplements for Energy Sometimes you just need some energy and a quick pick me up to help you get through the day. That's where beef liver comes in. NXGEN Wholefoods Beef Liver is a great way to give yourself some energy without the crash of caffeine or the jitters of stimulant energy drinks. It also packs a huge nutritional punch. So the next time you need some energy, put down that third iced latte and take some beef liver. To learn more about the amazing benefits of beef liver, check out our blog . How to Take Beef Organ Supplements for Women As with other supplements, it is important to talk with your healthcare practitioner before starting them. Beef organ supplements are best taken with food and a full glass of water. It's important to start slowly and gradually increase to the full dosage because most people are not used to such concentrated nutrition. We recommend taking most of them earlier in the day. Consistent long-term use produces the best results. It's best to use them for at least three months for full results. They should be stored in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight. Why NXGEN Wholefoods Beef Organ Supplements NXGEN Wholefoods   provides organic, regeneratively farmed, grass-fed, grass-finished beef organ supplements sourced from Australian farms. They are the only company globally with over fifty years of meat industry experience and qualifications to harvest and collect the perfect quality organs. They have the most extensive range of beef organs and glands to choose from and are leaders in glandular therapy. They are sourced from the ancient and untouched soils and land of Lake Eyre in South Australia, where the ranches are as large as Texas. The cattle thrive on native grasses and roam freely for thousands of miles in an area where no cropping occurs. There’s no glyphosate spraying or pesticide drift from neighboring properties. Far too many companies get organs from cattle that graze on pastures that are heavily sprayed with pesticides or have massive amounts of nitrites dumped on them to increase grass growth, which harms local waterways. It's bad for the environment, the cattle, the people spraying it, and your health. Proper management of pastures makes that completely unnecessary, but unfortunately, too many companies put profits above all else. The cattle are not given mRNA vaccines, Bovaer, synthetic feed additives, hormones, or antibiotics. The farmers use the exact farming methods you think of when you imagine regenerative farming, not the greenwashed fake versions that are all too common now.  Check out the video below to learn more. This is the kind of farm from which your beef organ supplements come from. NXGEN Wholefoods  is vertically integrated, meaning they have complete control of all parts of the sourcing and manufacturing from farm to capsule. They buy restaurant-grade organs and glands and inspect them firsthand; they own and operate the freeze-drying technology, using a slow forty-eight-hour method. They use cryogenic milling, which is safe from the heat and friction associated with traditional milling methods. Their products are non-defatted, which means they retain the fats, which contain important compounds not found elsewhere. Many companies remove the fat from their organs because it makes them cheaper to produce, but it is a harsh process that removes a lot of bioactives. Always buy non-defatted beef organ supplements so you get the full range of benefits that these nourishing foods have to offer. The final encapsulation and packing is done in their state-of-the-art factory in NSW, Australia. They manufacture small batches for freshness, and each capsule is equivalent to eating the raw organ and gland without the mess, but with the convenience of knowing that food safety and food quality are the best. All batches are third-party tested for purity. While in the US, FDA regulations and inspections are being further cut and defunded, leading to more adulteration and contamination of supplements, Australia's TGA standards for supplements continue to be among the strictest in the world. Which protects your health and ensures you get the best products. Australia has some of the strictest regulations on supplement quality control and manufacturing in the world. We are so proud to partner with   NXGEN Wholefoods , which is setting the standard for what all beef organ supplement companies should strive for. For more information on beef organ supplements, check out our   Nose-To-Tail Center , where you can learn all about the benefits of organ meats. Beef Organ Supplements For Women: Questions And Support If you have questions about our beef organ supplements, please email us at info@rooted-nutrition.com , and we will be happy to answer them!

Beef liver is very popular right now, and for good reason. It is one of the most nutrient-dense foods, and that’s important since most people are not getting the vitamins and minerals they need. Beef Liver Supplement Benefits Beef liver is packed with nutrients. An ounce of beef liver contains: Vitamins: Vitamin A: 1408 mcg (156% DV) Vitamin B6: 0.3 mg (24% DV) Vitamin B12: 17 mcg (700% DV) Riboflavin (B2): 1 mg (60% DV) Niacin (B3): 4 mg (23% DV) Folate (B9): 82 mcg (21% DV) Choline: 94 mg (17% DV) Vitamin C: 0.4 mg (0.4% DV) Vitamin D: 0.3 mcg (2% DV) Vitamin E: 0.1 mg (1% DV) Vitamin K (as mk-4): 1 mcg (1% DV) Minerals: Iron: 1 mg (17% DV) Copper: 3 mg (307% DV) Potassium: 89 mg (2% DV) Phosphorus: 110 mg (16% DV) Selenium: 11 mcg (20% DV) Zinc: 1 mg (10% DV) Very few foods contain that much nutrition in just one ounce. Just one ounce a day is a great addition to your diet that can help make it much easier to meet your nutritional needs.  Vitamin A and Beef Liver Many people are afraid of eating liver because they have been told they can overdose on vitamin A.  Much of this belief started because some explorers in the Arctic ate polar bear liver and got sick. It was assumed that because liver is high in vitamin A, it is what made them ill. In reality, it is because Polar Bear livers are super high in cadmium. The explorers got cadmium poisoning, not vitamin A toxicity. You should not eat the livers of carnivorous mammals, only herbivores. The best are grass-fed beef, lamb, mutton, bison, buffalo, elk, and venison.  In theory, you could overdose on liver, but you would have to consistently eat very large amounts of it over a long period.  There are many reports in medical literature of people getting vitamin A poisoning from supplements or excess vitamin A in supplements, causing problems during pregnancy. If you read the full studies and literature, it is from synthetic and isolated vitamins. We could not find any reports, studies, or case reports showing an overdose of vitamin A from liver or other whole food sources. Many people take synthetic vitamin A supplements in dosages far exceeding amounts you would ever find in a normal amount of liver, which can be problematic. Please be aware that there are a lot of vitamin A supplements that claim to be natural, from fish liver oil, when that is not at all what they are. Ingesting excess vitamin A without copper can cause problems, but liver contains copper, so there is no worry about that issue when consuming liver. Here is one example of a case of vitamin A toxicity: “An 18 year old woman who had been taking vitamin A for an unspecified skin disorder in a dose of 100,000 to 200,000 IU daily for approximately 16 months developed muscular stiffness and fatigue which was particularly worsened by exercise. She subsequently noted bone pain, headache, poor appetite, nosebleeds, dry skin and generalized pruritus. ” One ounce of beef liver contains about 3500 to 5000 iu (1060 to 1500 mcg) of vitamin A (it varies from batch to batch like all nutrients in food do). This means to get to the amount of vitamin A making that woman sick one would need to eat about twenty to forty ounces of beef liver a day. No one in their right mind would eat that much beef liver every day, and we certainly would not recommend eating that much. You can get too much of any food or nutrients. Vitamin A toxicity risk really comes from synthetic and isolated vitamin A supplements or people doing crazy things. Some people have had their skin temporarily turn orange from eating too many carrots or orange vegetables. Fun fact: this happened to me as a baby when I ate too many carrots in a short period. This is caused by excess beta-carotene consumption, not vitamin A. This also clears up when those people take a break from eating those vegetables. This has nothing to do with liver, as liver contains vitamin A, as retinoids, not beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A.  Does Beef Liver Have Toxins? One of the most common misconceptions that we hear about beef liver is that you should not eat it because the liver stores toxins. That’s simply not true. The liver filters out toxins but does not store them.  “The liver removes harmful substances from our body often by breaking them down to smaller byproducts. These byproducts leave the liver through bile or blood – byproducts in bile are removed from the body through feces while those in the blood are filtered out by the kidneys and removed through the urine.” Toxins that are not excreted are stored in adipose tissue.   So when you buy beef liver, it is not full of toxins, no matter what the internet says. Beef liver is not full of toxins. Where can you buy beef liver? Knowing the source of your beef liver is very important. As with other foods, we recommend connecting with a local farmer. Look for liver that is grass-fed and grass-finished, as well as regeneratively farmed. Here is a great map  to find a farmer near you.  If you can’t find it locally, here are some places that will ship it right to your house: White oak pastures North Star Bison Thousand Hills How to eat beef liver There are several ways to get beef liver in your diet. Cook with it. If you soak liver overnight in milk before cooking, it will reduce the mineral taste. Cut it into small pieces, freeze it, and then swallow it like a vitamin. We only recommend doing this if you know the farm it is coming from and that they have good practices to avoid foodborne pathogens. Don’t eat it raw and don’t do this with regular liver from the grocery store. Always freeze liver before doing this.  Take a beef liver supplement. Beef Liver Pate Recipe Beef liver Pate is one of the simplest and easiest ways to enjoy beef liver. Yields: About 1 cup Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound beef liver, sliced 1/2 cup butter, divided 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup heavy cream Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Soak the liver: Place the liver slices in a bowl and cover with milk. Let soak for at least 30 minutes to help remove any strong flavors. Soaking overnight reduces the minerally taste significantly.  Sauté the aromatics: In a large skillet, melt 1/4 cup of the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened. Cook the liver: Remove the onion and garlic from the pan and set aside. Add the remaining butter to the pan and increase the heat to medium-high. Add the liver slices and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until browned but still slightly pink inside. Blend the ingredients: Transfer the liver, onion, garlic, and any pan juices to a food processor or blender. Add the heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Chill and serve: Transfer the pâté to a container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow it to firm up. Serve with crackers, toast, or crudités. Tips: For a smoother pâté, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve after blending. Try adding herbs like thyme or rosemary to the pâté to add more flavor. Pâté can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Other great ways to enjoy liver include: Classic beef liver and onions Meatballs with beef liver Make meatballs with 80-90 percent beef and 10-20% beef liver. Force Of Nature Meats sells a great premade ground beef blend with liver  in it. We know eating beef liver isn’t for everyone, and if that’s you, then a beef liver supplement is a great way to get the great nutrition of beef liver without having to cook it.    Beef Liver Pills As with buying beef liver, it’s very important to know the source of your beef liver supplement and how it was made. There are a ton of companies selling beef liver supplements right now, and most of them have nothing to do with the manufacturing process except having their name slapped on the label. You want a company that does the whole process themselves, from farm to bottle. What to look for in a beef liver Capsule First up is ethics. The vast majority of beef liver supplements are made from ingredients sourced from South America.   Cattle ranching in South America is a leading cause of rainforest deforestation (about eighty percent) , and   slave labor is often used . In addition,   Native peoples are often killed and pushed off their land, and often killed, to clear more space for cattle ranching . It’s to avoid beef liver supplements from South America. Check out our   blog  to learn more about it. Due to the mixing of beef liver different farms and the lack of traceability, it is nearly impossible to guarantee that an a beef liver  supplement from South America is ethically produced. Plenty of companies, like JBS, who supply the raw materials, claim to produce ethical versions, but their   actual actions are quite different from the marketing . One of the best things you can do for the environment and native peoples is to boycott all beef products, from meat at the grocery store to supplements, from South America. Next up is animal welfare because how the animals are raised and treated matters greatly for the planet, the health and well-being of the animals, and your health.  They should be genuinely regeneratively raised, grass-fed, pastured, and free-range. Unfortunately, because of a lack of proper regulations, companies use these terms without actually following the spirit of what those things should mean.  Regenerative Beef Liver Supplements When most people think of grass-fed, they imagine cattle leisurely walking across huge open fields, munching various grasses and plants, and having a pretty relaxing time. That would be how all grass-fed cattle are raised in an ideal world. Unfortunately, we do not live in an ideal world.  In the US, all cattle start on grass and are either grass-finished or grain-finished in feed lots. As demand for grass-fed beef has increased, many companies have found a way to produce truly grass-finished beef by confining the cattle to feedlots and feeding them alfalfa pellets instead of grazing on fresh grass. While this may be allowable under the current rules and regulations, it very much defeats the spirit of grass-fed. In addition, a lot of alfalfa is grown in drought-prone areas and requires massive amounts of water to grow. Another issue that arises is that a lot of grass-fed beef is produced in a very destructive way. It is poor practice to just let a whole bunch of cattle out in the same area repeatedly. This causes overgrazing, which can lead to a deterioration of the land and increased pollution from runoff.  Ideally, cattle should be regeneratively raised, using rotational grazing, to allow the land time to recover. It creates grassland with deeper roots and soil with more nutrients because their manure adds so much to the soil. It helps to improve the environment by storing large amounts of carbon in the soil, improving the water table, reducing runoff, and improving the local water cycle. Real regenerative agriculture does not spray pesticides onto the grass, allowing the microbes and healthy soil to keep the grasses healthy. It also makes for healthier animals as they get sick far less often, meaning fewer antibiotics and fewer medications are needed. The animals also get to spend their time outside enjoying the fresh and sunshine, rather than being confined to feed lots. It also creates food with much higher levels of nutrients, which is better for us. It's a win-win overall.  Our friends at   White Oak Pastures   are a great example of how all farming should be done. All farms should strive to follow their model. Of course, with the increasing demand for regeneratively raised meat and ingredients, there are many companies claiming to sell regenerative products that do not. This has become an enormous problem in New Zealand, especially.  Large suppliers in New Zealand are putting too many animals into too small of a space, which leads to overgrazing and lots of runoff into the water supply. Instead of changing to properly done regenerative and rotational grazing, they are spraying the pastures with lots of pesticides and importing tons of nitrates, which are spread on the fields, to speed up the grasses' growth. However, this is causing tons of run-off in   their water supply, which is creating huge amounts of water pollution . This is not regenerative agriculture, but unfortunately, ingredients produced this way are being sold with claims of regenerative agriculture on the packaging. Real regenerative agriculture improves the water quality around. It is also where a huge amount of the raw materials that go into a lot of big brands of beef organ supplements come from. It is frustrating to see so many desiccated organ supplement brands with regenerative agriculture claims in their marketing and on their products that use these materials that are anything but regenerative. Real regenerative agriculture leaves the land and the environment better than before. It does not make things worse. It’s important to choose organ supplements made from truly regenerative farming. It’s also important to look for beef organs from countries with strict government monitoring for diseases such as BSE (mad cow disease). Beef liver pill manufacturing The next important step in creating great beef liver supplements is the manufacturing of the raw materials. What happens to the fresh organs matters a great deal in ensuring you get the best product. Most desiccated liver supplements are made with high-heat drying methods, such as spray drying, which can damage the fragile compounds and nutrients in them. The best method for drying beef liver supplements is freeze-drying. However, not all freeze-drying methods are created equal. If the freeze-drying process is done too quickly, which is cheaper for companies, it can degrade the raw material. When freeze-drying beef liver, it’s important to use a slower, gentler freeze-drying method. Ideally, this process should take place over forty-eight hours. After the liver is dried, it must be milled into a powder. Traditional milling creates a lot of heat and friction, which can damage the important bioactives in liver. Cryo-milling, which is a cold process, is the method that should be used. This method is much more expensive, so most companies use traditional milling methods. Since most companies don’t make their own raw materials or liver supplements, they usually don’t know what type of milling is used.  Once the liver is milled into a powder, it should be put into a container and sold as is or encapsulated. A good beef liver supplement should contain no fillers, binders, or excipients. Filling capsules without them is more time-consuming and costly, but it creates a better finished product. We recommend choosing beef liver supplements in beef gelatin capsules rather than vegetable cellulose capsules because they protect the organs better from stomach acid and provide gelatin, which is great for gut health, hair, skin, nails, joints, etc. In addition, many vegetable cellulose capsules contain unwanted ingredients, often not listed on the label.  It’s best to choose beef liver supplements in capsule or powder form. Other formats, such as tablets and gummies, require lots of processing methods that can damage important compounds and nutrients and add lots of unwanted additives to the product. Look for powders that are just the pure organs, without added sweeteners, flavorings, and fillers. Beef Liver Pill Testing Beef liver supplements should be tested at several points during manufacturing for various contaminants, including bacteria, fungi, heavy metals, pesticides, and more. Look for companies that also use third-party testing on the finished product of each batch.   It can be nearly impossible to know if companies do all of these things correctly unless they do all of it themselves, including getting the fresh organs directly from the farmers, then making the raw material and bottling the product. Look for companies that do all of these steps themselves. Unfortunately, most companies get raw materials from a middleman and have a contract manufacturer slap their name on the label. That is the exact opposite of what you want.  How to take beef liver supplements Capsules: Take six capsules (500 mg) in the morning with a large glass of water with breakfast. It is best not to take liver too late in the day because it can be too energizing and affect sleep. Powder: Take ½ a teaspoon in the morning with breakfast. It can be mixed into a food or beverage of your choice.  Beef liver supplements should be stored in a cool, dry place away from moisture and sunlight. The Best Beef Liver Pills Finding a beef liver company that met all the criteria we were looking for was not easy. Many companies had great stories, especially some of the biggest, most well-advertised ones, but they did not make or produce any part of the product, having outsourced the whole process. We wanted a company that did everything themselves so we could verify every step involved in producing the product. We wanted beef liver supplements that had a   farm-to-bottle  approach. If farm-to-table is ideal for our food, we should also strive to apply it to our supplements. Knowing exactly where your beef liver pills come from and who made them is essential. NXGEN Wholefoods Beef Liver Supplements Thankfully, after much time and research, we found a beef liver supplement company that’s doing everything right,   NXGEN Wholefoods . NXGEN Wholefoods   provides organic, regeneratively farmed, grass-fed, grass-finished beef liver ( pills and powder ) and lamb liver sourced from Australian farms. They are the only company globally with over fifty years of meat industry experience and qualifications to harvest and collect the perfect quality liver. They have the most extensive range of beef organs and glands to choose from and are leaders in glandular therapy. Their beef and lamb liver are sourced from the ancient and untouched soils and land of Lake Eyre in South Australia, where the ranches are as large as Texas. The cattle thrive on native grasses and roam freely for thousands of miles in an area where no cropping occurs. There’s no glyphosate spraying or pesticide drift from neighboring properties. Far too many companies get liver from cattle that graze on pastures that were heavily sprayed with pesticides. It isn’t good for the environment, the cattle, the people spraying it, and your health. Proper management of pastures makes that completely unnecessary, but unfortunately, too many companies put profits above all else. The cattle are not given mRNA vaccines, Bovaer, synthetic feed additives, hormones, or antibiotics. The farms they source the liver from are incredibly clean and provide the benefits of unique, natural peptides, vitamins, and minerals. The farmers use the exact farming methods you think of when you imagine regenerative farming, not the greenwashed fake versions that are all too common now.  Check out the video below to learn more. This is the kind of farm that your beef liver pills should come from. NXGEN Wholefoods  is vertically integrated, meaning they have full control of all parts of the sourcing and manufacture from farm to capsule. They buy restaurant-grade organs and glands and inspect them firsthand; they own and operate the freeze-drying technology, using a slow forty-eight hour method. They use cryogenic milling, so it is safe from the heat and friction of traditional milling methods. Their products are non-defatted, which means they retain the fats, which contain important compounds not found elsewhere. Many companies remove the fat from their organs, because it makes them cheaper to produce, but it is a harsh process that removes a lot of important bioactives. Always buy beef organ supplements that are non-defatted, so you get the full range of benefits these nourishing foods have to offer. The final process of encapsulation and packing is done in their state-of-the-art factory in NSW, Australia. They manufacture small batches for freshness, and each capsule is equivalent to eating the raw organ and gland without the mess, but with the convenience of knowing food safety and food quality is the best. All batches are third-party and tested for purity. We are so proud to partner with   NXGEN Wholefoods , which is setting the standard for what all beef liver supplement companies should strive for. Beef Liver Supplement Questions and Support For more information on beef liver supplements, check out our   Nose-To-Tail Center , where you can learn all about the benefits of organ meats. If you have questions about beef liver and beef liver supplements, please email us at info@rooted-nutrition.com , and we will be happy to answer them!

Throughout the world, there is a range of amazing fermented foods that many of us have never heard of. Today, I want to write about an incredible one that has captured my attention for a long time and that I have spent way too much time researching: Tocosh. What is tocosh Peruano? Tocosh is a Peruvian food made by fermenting special varieties of potatoes, especially the Huayro, Iskupuro, and White types. Did you know that Peru has over 4,000 varieties of potatoes? That warms my Irish heart. It starts with locally harvested potatoes, which are placed into a mesh bag typically made of straw or grass. They are then placed in a stream or buried by a spring.  Stones are placed on top to keep them submerged in the water. The flowing water helps to prevent harmful bacteria from developing on the potatoes. They will remain there for anywhere from several months to years.  During this time, natural fermentation starts, and bacterial and yeast cultures develop on the potatoes. The potatoes shrink a lot during this time and develop a strong smell. Once they have fermented for the desired amount of time, they are left to sun dry and then milled into a flour. This flour is used in food, but it has also been used since Incan times as a folk remedy and revered as a gift from the Apus (mountain deities). Probiotics In Tocosh Tocosh's fermentation process creates a number of different beneficial bacteria and yeasts. Which ones and how many will vary depending on the length of fermentation and what ones are occurring in the local environment. Tocosh produced in different areas of Peru will have different bacteria and yeasts because each region has unique bacteria. Tocosh will feature a wide variety of probiotic organisms, which can vary from batch to batch when produced in the same place.  Some species that have been found include : Lactobacillus Sakie Lactobacillus Casei Lactobacillus Farciminis Lactobacillus Brevis Lactobacillus Fermentum Leuconostoc Mesenteroides Various species of the Provetella genus This is a fascinating genus of bacteria with great potential for human health that will hopefully get more research on it in the future.  And many more! The probiotics in properly made Tocosh (as with other fermented foods) retain their colony form and are not isolated from their protective food source. Most probiotics supplements are made with bacteria that have been centrifuged, which breaks up their colony structure, reducing their survivability and effectiveness. Traditional sun-drying of Tocosh helps protect the probiotics' cell walls, which can become damaged with harsh drying methods. We can learn so much from indigenous cultures about the best ways to prepare and preserve food. Tocosh Benefits Tocosh has been used as a remedy by the people of Peru for hundreds of years for a whole host of issues that I cannot list here without getting in trouble with the FDA. The majority of uses are for gastrointestinal, esophageal, stomach, and respiratory health.  Tocosh’s prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics provide an authentic, whole food synbiotic, which helps to nourish the gut and provide a host of benefits.  Many of the benefits come from the unique blend of compounds, called postbiotics, that are created by the bacteria as they ferment the potatoes. Postbiotics are a fascinating area of emerging research. Foods like yogurt, kimchi, and kefir contain postibiotics. Actual whole food probiotic supplements also contain postbiotics. Many companies have taken to adding isolated compounds or parts of dead bacteria to their probiotic supplements and claiming they are postbiotics. They are nowhere close to being as beneficial as whole foods rich in postbiotics. The entire fermented food complex has the benefits. Isolating one compound and claiming it to be as good as a whole food is complete nonsense. You cannot duplicate the complexity of a whole food in a lab. Tocosh Nutrients While potatoes are rich in a variety of nutrients, the fermentation process of making Tocosh increases not just the amount of nutrients present but also their bioavailability. It also makes them easier to digest. This is one of the great things about fermentation. This also happens with things like turning cabbage into sauerkraut and milk into kefir. Tocosh is particularly rich in bioavailable B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B6 (pyridoxine), calcium, essential amino acids, fatty acids, and more! How to use tocosh Tocosh flour can be used in baked goods or cooking, such as stews and soups. The downside is that it has a very strong odor and taste, so most people will probably not want to incorporate it into their food. A better option for most people would be properly made Tocosh capsules. These can be easily integrated into your daily routine.  Dosage: Take one capsule (800 mg) twice daily on an empty stomach or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. For intensive use, take two capsules twice per day with food.  It is best to take a three-week break every three months. Who should not use Tocosh?  Pregnant women and nursing mothers Children under twelve Those with a penicillin allergy. Tocosh flour and capsules should be stored in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight. Tocosh has a unique pungent odor similar to some other fermented foods. This is normal and a sign that the bacteria and formula are healthy. To reduce the odor, you can keep it in the fridge if you prefer, but this is not necessary to maintain the product. How to choose a good Tocosh As with other fermented foods, Tocosh must be made right because many things can go wrong during fermentation. If the Tocosh is not made right, it can be contaminated with unwanted bacteria. In addition, if poor quality or improperly stored potatoes are used, they can contain high levels of compounds that can cause significant problems such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.  Ethics are another thing to look at when choosing a Tocosh product. Knowing that the farmers were paid a fair price for the crops and work is essential. Next up is that it is made correctly. To make the product cheaper and more profitable, many companies are producing Tocosh in just ten days using certain acid cocktails. This has resulted in several deaths because it is highly toxic. In addition, it lacks the benefits that come from traditionally fermented Tocosh. It is so incredibly important not to cut corners when making Tocosh, but far too many companies cannot seem to help themselves, and the pursuit of profit comes before anything else. Seleno Health Tocosh Capsules When I discovered that we finally had a supplier for clean Tocosh, I was so excited. Tocosh is something that has so many benefits and not having a clean source of it sucked. We were able to get small amounts of it in the past, and the people using it did well, but there was never enough to offer it to everyone.  Seleno Health Tocosh is made from Huayro, Iskupuro, and White potato varieties and undergoes a sacred fermentation process in Peru’s highlands.  After fermentation, it’s sun-dried and milled into a powder. It is made in the traditional manner so you can experience the magic of the Andes with Tocosh—a sacred remedy for modern wellness.  As with their other products, the farmers are paid a fair wage for their work and support the local communities. We are thrilled to partner with them to bring you this incredible Peruvian food. Tocosh Questions and Support If you have questions about Tocosh, please email us at   info@rooted-nutrition.com,   and we will be happy to answer any questions!

Explore prebiotic foods (foods that feed your good bacteria) and how sufficient amounts of whole-food prebiotic supplements can provide benefits for your gut! GUT HEALTH CENTER PREBIOTICS WHOLE FOOD PREBIOTICS The gut garden fertilizer. Prebiotics are the foods that help to feed your plants, aka probiotics. Explore specific foods and how they feed your gut garden. WHAT ARE PREBIOTICS? Prebiotics are non-digestible compounds in food that help to promote the growth of your beneficial microorganisms, aka probiotics, the plants in your gut garden. PREBIOTICS CAN BE BOTH GOOD AND BAD, JUST LIKE BACTERIA The right whole food prebiotics nourish and feed our gut garden plants. The wrong ones can cause gas, bloating, and other unpleasant side effects as well as feed the weeds, aka the bad bacteria. INULIN AND FOS Inulin and FOS are heavily refined ingredients that are often promoted as "prebiotics". They often have side effects such as gas and bloating. In addition, they can feed bad bacteria such as klebsiella. It does not matter if it is derived from sugar or says it is from chicory or artichoke, the end product is the same, heavily refined and isolated ingredients. Do not confuse this with eating chicory root or artichokes. These "prebiotics" are not good fertilizer for your gut garden and should be avoided. MAKE SURE TO GET ENOUGH Prebiotics are needed in amounts that actually make a difference. Many supplements contain small amounts of prebiotics, but not in dosages that actually do anything. If research shows thousands of milligrams of something is needed, then taking fifteen or fifty milligrams is not going to do anything. It is just being added to look good on the label, not because it actually does anything. Whole foods and whole food powdered prebiotic supplements are the best way to get these gut garden fertilizers in your diet. ROOT VEGETABLES Root vegetables such as parsnips, rutabaga, celeriac, beets, sweet potatoes, carrots, etc are some of the best prebiotics you can eat. An easy way to cook them is to chop them coarsely, toss with salt, pepper, and good olive oil then roast in the oven at 375 for 40-45 minutes. Delicious and easy. If you don't feel like cooking them, a good quality beetroot powder is the way to go. LEEKS, ONIONS AND GARLIC Onions and garlic are some of the best and most delicious prebiotic foods. Eat them however you like, raw or cooked. For a little extra deliciousness try roasting the garlic. DANDELION GREENS Dandelion greens have so many benefits, including being a great source of prebiotics. These bitter greens also help to stimulate healthy digestive secretions and support healthy kidney function! ASPARAGUS This delicious spring vegetable has a ton of prebiotic fiber and is a rich source of antioxidants. In Ayurveda, there is a species of asparagus known as Shatavari, which means 100 husbands. GREEN BANANAS Green bananas are rich in resistant starches which have very strong prebiotic effects. As the banana ripens the amount of this starch decreases. APPLES Apples are one of the best prebiotic foods. They contain pectin, which is one of the best foods to support a healthy gut lining. Making pectin rich homemade applesauce is easy. Slice apples, leave the peel on. Just cover with water and simmer until the apple peels get very shiny. Strain the apples and remove the peels. Mash or puree until it reaches the desired consistency. Add cinnamon to taste, if desired. Will stay good in the fridge for about a week. Just two tablespoons of this per day will do wonders for your gut. ARTICHOKES Not only are artichokes delicious, but they are rich in prebiotic fibers. In addition they help to support digestion by acting as a bitter to stimulate digestive secretions and supporting gut motility! SEAWEED Seaweed is a wonderful source of prebiotics as well as minerals such as iodine. It makes a great addition to soups and stews and adds a delicious umami flavor. Make sure you know the source of your seaweed because a lot of seaweed currently comes from very polluted waters. We recommend seaweed from Maine or Ireland . MUSHROOMS Mushrooms are rich in a variety of wonderful compounds that help to fertilize our gut garden. Eat them cooked for the most benefit. They are great additions to stews and soups. CITRUS FRUITS Citrus fruits are rich in flavonoids that help to make our gut garden plants grow a lot better. Eat the fruits, not juice. The fruit contains valuable prebiotics fibers that you won't get in the juice. Remember to avoid grapefruit if you take prescription medications. POMEGRANATES Pomegranates contain polyphenols that help to support a healthy gut microbiome. Eat the actual pomegranate fruits instead of the drinking the juice. The fruit contains valuable fibers that will not be the juice. You can buy frozen pomegranate seeds for an easy snack. BURDOCK ROOT Burdock root is rich in prebiotic fibers. It also is a wonderful food for supporting liver and skin health. BERRIES Berries are rich in polyphenols that interact with certain gut bacteria and help them to multiply. All berries are great so eat whichever ones you like. KIWI Kiwis are one of the best prebiotic foods. The fibers and polyphenols are especially great at stimulating the growth of your beneficial bacteria. Just two kiwis a day can make a big difference in your gut health. GRASS-FED DAIRY Dairy products are rich lactose, a type of sugar. Lactose is a great prebiotic. You can use it in place of sugar in baking and other recipes. CACAO Last, but certainly not least, is our favorite prebiotic food, cacao. Cacao is rich in flavonoids and other gut supporting compounds. Cacao contains the the amino acid tryptophan and minerals such as magnesium and zinc. Cacao does so much for your gut, not just as a prebiotic. If we only got to choose one prebiotic food it would be ethically sourced cacao . VARIETY While we could not go through all of the foods that are great prebiotics, the best way to ensure you are getting enough of them is to include a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in your diet. Don't forget that frozen fruits and vegetables are just as good as fresh. Shoot for 7-10 servings per day. While this may seem like a lot, keep in mind that a serving is half of a cup. So a large salad could easily be half of your daily needs. If you have trouble getting enough in your diet, high-quality, farm-to-bottle vegetable powders are an easy way to get more. You got this! HAPPY GUT EQUATION Getting the happy gut equation right will help you to live a happier, healthier life. IGY's + prebiotics + probiotics + healthy diet + stress relief = A happy gut! Great prebiotic foods include citrus fruits, berries, garlic, onions, root vegetables, and raw cacao, Great probiotic foods include yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and kimchi. Whole food prebiotics play an important role in the happy gut equation. Fertilizing your gut garden properly is incredibly important. Eating a healthy diet full of whole foods rich in prebiotics is the perfect way to do that. Heavily refined "prebiotics" such as inulin or fos will never have the same benefits as real whole foods. 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Immunity Fuel Probiotics are live and active whole-food probiotic supplements with their colonies intact. They have prebiotics and postibiotics, a synbiotic. IMMUNITY FUEL WHOLE FOOD PROBIOTICS The pinnacle of probiotics. It's time for a better probiotic. Immunity fuel combines the ancient practice of fermentation with modern science to deliver a probiotic unlike any other. Feel the difference that live, whole food probiotics can make. GUT HEALTH CENTER Immunity Fuel Whole Food Probiotic WHAT IS IMMUNITY FUEL? Immunity Fuel is a true whole food probiotic. Think fermented food in a capsule. Fourteen species of good bacteria and yeasts are fermented with organic whole foods to create a unique probiotic that is a big step above all the others. Check out our blog to learn more about what we looked for when searching for a better probiotic. MANY YEARS It took over eighteen years and 2.5 million dollars to find and develop the unique bacteria, foods, and processes that go into making Immunity Fuel. WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE The bacteria in Immunity Fuel were found on organically grown Australian fruits and vegetables. These wild bacteria represent a much different approach to probiotics than most probiotics which are usually cultured from fecal matter. These bacteria naturally occur on the foods used in the fermentation process. UNIQUE AND PROPRIETARY The bacteria and yeasts in Immunity Fuel are their own unique strains, the same ones originally found in those fruits and vegetables over 15 years ago. They are not found in any other probiotic supplements. Nearly all other probiotic products are produced by just a few suppliers. Supplement companies just buy these cultures, put them in a pill or a bottle, and slap their label on the bottle. Almost none of them actually culture and produce their own bacteria. It is very rare to have a company that has its own unique bacterial strains. The largest supplier of these bulk probiotic cultures is Danisco, a subsidiary of the Dupont chemical company. Dupont, the producer of Teflon, is a company with a horrible track record and has committed a number of horrible acts . COLONIES Bacteria grow in colonies. Unfortunately, supplement companies nearly always centrifuge these bacteria apart in order to separate them from the growth medium, their food source. While this allows them to fit more bacteria in each serving, it significantly weakens them and removes them from their food source. Because the bacte ria are weakened and separated from their food source, the bacteria have to be made dormant in order to give them a chance at survival. Unlike nearly all probiotics, the bacteria are not centrifuged and left in their colonies. They are not separated from their food source, which is rich in prebiotics and postbiotics. This is key because probiotics need proper food in order to survive and grow in our gut. This intact and fermented whole food blend is far better than adding a pinch of heavily refined fos or inulin to a capsule of dormant bacteria. ACTIVE AND ALIVE When you eat fermented foods like kimchi or yogurt you are getting billions of active and alive bacteria with their food sources. Well your probiotic should be the same. Immunity Fuel bacteria are active and alive, not dormant, happy as a pig in mud in their food source. Unfortunately, other probiotics cannot say the same. Because they have been centrifuged and taken from their food source they are put into a dormant state. So when you ingest other probiotics you have to just hope the bacteria spring back to an active state. So do you want the happy and alive probiotic supplement or the cross you fingers and hope they make it probiotic supplement? DRYING Since most probiotics have been centrifuged, broken up from their colonies, and taken out of their food source, they enter a weakened state. In that state they could never survive in a supplement bottle for months or years on end. So they get freeze dried. The freeze drying process puts them into dormant state. This can often lead to cell damage and dehydration which can further weaken the bacteria. There is a better way, but it is not as profitable, so most companies do not want to do it. After the three week fermentation period the Immunity Fuel fermented whole food blend is slowly solar dried. The bacteria are left in their active and alive state, with their colonies intact, happily continuing to eat their delicious food. They actually continue to reproduce and make more colonies while in the bottle, just like yogurt or sauerkraut. SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST Throughout the three-week fermentation process, the bacteria are exposed to a number of environmental stressors such as temperature changes, exposure to various PH's, and much more These pressures kill off the weak bacteria, allowing only the strong to survive and reproduce. This ensures that you get active and alive probiotics that can survive the harsh journey to your gut. BACTERIA COUNT It does not matter if your probiotic claims to have 100 billion or 10 billion bacteria if they are not alive and cannot survive the harsh conditions of the gut, or the manufacturing and storage process. Every lot of Immunity Fuel is third-party tested, to contain a minimum of thirty billion active and alive bacteria per serving, through expiration date, without the need for refrigeration. While many probiotics claim large amounts of bacteria, how many of these will actually awaken from their dormant state and colonize in the gut, especially since their colonies have been broken up and they have no food? The tiny spec of fos or inulin added to most probiotics is not the same thing as the smorgasbord of organic whole foods that the bacteria in Immunity Fuel have. ADEQUATE AMOUNTS OF PREBIOTICS Every company likes to advertise that their probiotic product has prebiotics, the food that the bacteria eat, in it. Unfortunately, this is mostly marketing. Throwing a few milligrams of a heavily refined ingredient like fos or inulin is not the same thing as supplying a proper prebiotic blend for the bacteria. Each serving of Immunity Fuel contains nearly three grams (3000 milligrams) of fermented whole food prebiotics. Don't settle for probiotics with just a tiny smidge of food, get the probiotic that believes your good bacteria deserves an organic whole food feast. POSTBIOTICS Postbiotics are beneficial compounds that are produced when good bacteria break down prebiotic fibers. Nearly all probiotics are devoid of these beneficial compounds and are hoping that enough of the bacteria they supply survive and make some postbiotics in the gut. Immunity Fuel provides a better way. Not only do the active and alive bacteria produce postbiotics in the gut, but the fermented food blend also supplies large amounts of these incredibly beneficial compounds, giving your gut a jumpstart on its road to better health. A BETTER WAY Finding this incredible probiotic was the end of a long journey for us here at Rooted Nutrition in our search for a probiotic that aligned with our vision. It represents a better way of doing things, more in tune with nature, and aligns with our belief that whole food nutrition is always the better way. Immunity Fuel is a true synbiotic. It contains whole food prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics. So if you are just starting out on your gut health journey or just looking for a better probiotic, Immunity Fuel is what you have been looking for. Your body deserves better than isolated probiotics with heavily refined prebiotics. Don't fall for empty promises and fancy marketing. Whole foods are the best way to deliver probiotic bacteria. Immunity Fuel is the whole food symbiotic that delivers on the probiotic promise that so many products fall short of. IMMUNITY FUEL WHOLE FOOD PROBIOTIC SHOP Quick View Immunity Fuel Probiotic Superfood Black Currant - 150 grams Price $79.95 Add to Cart Quick View Immunity Fuel Probiotic Superfood - 60 caps Price $59.95 Add to Cart Quick View Immunity Fuel Probiotic Superfood - 150 grams Price $69.95 Add to Cart Quick View Immunity Fuel Probiotic Superfood - GF - 60 caps Price $59.95 Add to Cart Quick View Immunity Fuel Probiotic Superfood - GF - 150 grams Price $69.95 Add to Cart Go back to the Gut Health Center

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