The Nutritional Power of Vitamin A in Beef Liver Supplements

article by Ancestral Nutrition

When it comes to supporting healthy skin, strong nails, and general wellness, many people focus on topical treatments. But true nourishment often begins within. One of the key nutrients that contributes to skin integrity, cell development, and immune function is Vitamin A—a fat-soluble vitamin found abundantly in beef liver.

What is Vitamin A?

Vitamin A refers to a group of fat-soluble compounds essential for human health. It comes in two primary forms:

  • Preformed Vitamin A (retinol and retinyl esters): Found in animal products like liver.
  • Provitamin A carotenoids (like beta-carotene): Found in plant-based foods like carrots.

Beef liver is particularly rich in preformed Vitamin A, which is more readily absorbed and used by the body compared to plant-based sources.

How Vitamin A Supports Skin and Cell Health

Vitamin A contributes to:

  • The maintenance of normal skin and mucous membranes
  • Cell growth and differentiation
  • Normal function of the immune system

These functions are essential for general health and may support the body’s natural renewal processes, which are important for skin and tissue maintenance.

Beef Liver: A Natural Source of Bioavailable Vitamin A

Beef liver is one of the most nutrient-dense foods, offering a naturally concentrated source of Vitamin A. In its freeze-dried form, it retains this fat-soluble vitamin along with other valuable nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and zinc.

Our beef liver supplements are:

  • Freeze-dried to preserve the full nutrient spectrum
  • Non-defatted to retain fat-soluble vitamins like Vitamin A
  • Sourced from 100% grass-fed and finished cattle raised on pristine Tasmanian pastures
  • Free from hormones, antibiotics, and GMOs
  • A Convenient Way to Support Nutritional Intake

For those who may find it difficult to consume fresh organ meats, freeze-dried beef liver capsules or powders provide a simple, whole-food option to support daily vitamin A intake as part of a balanced diet.

You can find out more about our Primal Energy beef liver supplements here.

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