Why More People Are Turning to Organ Meats for Nutritional Support

Organ meats like beef liver, kidney, and heart were once a staple in traditional diets around the world. While they’ve fallen out of fashion in recent years, these foods are making a comeback—and for good reason. Organ meats are naturally rich in a range of essential nutrients that support general health and well-being as part of a balanced diet.

What Makes Organ Meats Unique?

Unlike typical muscle cuts, organ meats are particularly rich in vitamins and minerals—including iron, B vitamins, and fat-soluble nutrients like vitamin A. Many people find that adding small amounts of these traditional foods to their weekly routine is a simple way to diversify their nutrient intake.

Nutrient content can vary depending on the specific organ, but in general, fresh organ meats are:

• A source of high-quality protein
• Naturally rich in vitamin B12, riboflavin, and folate
• A source of essential minerals like iron, zinc, selenium, and copper
• Contain fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamin A and K2 (especially in liver and kidney)
  

Note: Vitamin A in liver occurs in its active form, retinol, which is readily absorbed by the body.

Beef Liver, Kidney and Heart: Nutritional Highlights

Beef Liver

Beef liver is especially high in vitamin A (retinol), B12, and iron. These nutrients play roles in supporting normal vision, immune function, and energy metabolism.

Kidney

Kidney contains B vitamins, selenium and other minerals. Selenium contributes to normal immune system function and protects cells from oxidative stress.

Heart

While technically a muscle, heart is a source of CoQ10 and contains B12, iron, and zinc. These nutrients are involved in normal cellular function and energy metabolism.

If You Don’t Cook With Organs…

We understand that preparing organ meats may not suit everyone’s lifestyle or preferences. For this reason, some people choose to consume freeze-dried organ supplements made from whole foods as a convenient alternative.

Our grass-fed, Tasmanian beef organ capsules are:

• Freeze-dried to help preserve heat-sensitive nutrients
• Non-defatted to retain naturally occurring fat-soluble vitamins
• Sourced from 100% grass-fed cattle
• Free from hormones, antibiotics, and GMOs
  

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Supplements should not replace a balanced diet.

Learn more about our Australian grass-fed beef organ capsules here.