Superfoods are all the trend right now in the health community, but what exactly are superfoods? Well, a superfood is a food that is extremely nutrient-dense in certain vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc. For example, Camu Camu and Goji Berry Powder are super high in vitamin C and antioxidants while Turmeric is a good source of vitamin B6 and is a powerful anti-inflammatory. And, although I use and love all of these superfoods, none of them are my #1. My overall #1 superfood is Grass-fed Liver!

Yep, that’s right. Grass-fed liver is loaded with a full spectrum of vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids in their proper ratios.

In fact, the reason why grass-fed liver is so effective at helping people restore their health & energy levels is because it contains the most absorbable form of those nutrients. And, that’s important.

Grass-fed Liver is NOT the New “Trendy” Superfood…

Our ancestors have been eating liver for centuries. In fact, every time they would kill an animal, they would eat the organs and glands first because instinctively they knew that it was the most nutrient-dense part of the animal. And, the muscle meat, which is what we eat today, was eaten as a last resort or thrown out.

The Amazing Nutrient Profile of Grass-fed Liver…

CONTAINS THE MOST ABSORBABLE FORM OF IRON

Grass-fed liver is a great source of Iron, specifically heme-iron, which is the most absorbable form of iron. I’m sure you’ve heard that you can get iron from leafy greens, but the fact of the matter is, leafy greens do not contain the active form of iron, heme-iron.

And, because iron is an essential component to building up healthy blood, it’s important you’re getting the active form. This is especially true for women who still get their period since we lose blood every single month. And, you’d be surprised how many women are low in iron.

Some symptoms of low iron include: Fatigue, Weakness, No Energy at all, Brittle Nails, Pale Skin, Leg Cramps, Shortness of Breath especially after working out or climbing stairs, craving ice, and restless legs.

CONTAINS THE MOST ABSORBABLE FORM OF VITAMIN A

Grass-fed liver also contains the most absorbable form of Vitamin A, called Retinol. This vitamin is essential for your vision, skin health, reducing inflammation, reducing cholesterol, tissue repair, overall immunity, and it even contains cancer-fighting properties.

Now, I know you’ve been led to believe that beta-carotene and Vitamin A are one-in-the-same, but they’re not. Beta-carotene must be converted into the active form of Vitamin A, aka Retinol. And, it’s estimated that only about 10-20% of the beta-carotene that you consume is converted.

So, it’s very important to make sure you’re eating foods that contain Retinol to ensure you’re getting proper Vitamin A intake.

GREAT SOURCE OF B VITAMINS

Grass-fed liver contains the full spectrum of B vitamins, including vitamin B12, which is a common deficiency nowadays amongst both vegans and non-vegans thanks to poor soil quality.

The B Vitamins are critical for maintaining energy levels, so if you find yourself struggling with low energy, you could be low in some of the B Vitamins and grass-fed liver is the perfect solution to increase your nutrient reserves.

Of course, you can always use an isolated B12 supplement or B-Complex, but remember that eating the whole food or taking a whole food supplement is always going to be more effective because it contains all of the “support” nutrients, which increases its absorbability and effectiveness.

CONTAINS THE FAT-SOLUBLE VITAMINS

Grass-fed liver also contains the fat-soluble vitamins, D, E, and K, which are essential for bone health, skin health, hormonal balance, and overall immunity.

CONTAINS MINERALS, MICRONUTRIENTS, & FATTY ACIDS

Grass-fed liver also contains potassium, zinc, selenium, copper, CoQ10, choline, phosphorous, magnesium, and it even contains small amounts of vitamin C.

Grass-fed liver also contains the essential fatty acids, EPA & DHA, which are essential for brain health.

So, as you can see, grass-fed liver is a powerhouse when it comes to the entire nutrient profile it offers. And, it’s hard to find any one food that can compete.

The Source Makes All the Difference…

It’s essential that you only consume liver from animals that are grass-fed or pasture-raised, not animals from factory farms that have most likely been injected with growth hormones and fed a diet of GMO grains. Factory farmed animals are not healthy.

Additionally, I want to point out that you may hear people say not to eat liver because that’s where toxins are stored. And, that’s simply not true.

Toxins are neutralized in the liver, not stored. In fact, the liver stores nutrients. And, toxins are either excreted from the body or mostly stored in your fat cells to protect your vital organs.

If You Don’t Like the Taste of Liver…

If you don’t like the taste of liver or you can’t find local, grass-fed liver, then no worries! There are several high quality, grass-fed liver supplements on the market, and the one I personally take is from Ancestral Supplements.

They have a whole line of glandulars (organs & glands) that are super high quality and sourced from grass-fed bovine in New Zealand.

In fact, I take their Beef Organs supplement, which is a combination of the beef liver, spleen, heart, pancreas, and kidney. It’s a wonderful multi-glandular that I use as my daily multi-vitamin.

Glandular therapy is very effective as restoring someone’s health, replenishing their nutrient reserves, and improving their overall wellbeing. In fact, Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez treated his patients with glandular therapy and had a very high success rate.

The idea behind glandular therapy is that “like supports like” meaning the pancreas supports the pancreas and overall digestion, which is great for those with digestive issues (like myself) or autoimmune conditions. The beef brain supports the brain and helps with neurological problems. The beef heart strengthens the heart. And, so on and so forth.

Personally, I like to take a the Beef Liver, Beef Organs, and Bone Marrow (for collagen), and occasionally the pancreas whenever I need additional digestive supports.

I’ve been incorporating beef liver and other glandulars in my diet for about a year now and have seen a huge improvement in my energy levels, digestion, hair, skin, and overall health. My clients who take it report the same results!

So, get rid of that multi-vitamin and start consuming whole food glandular extracts or (like our ancestors) the actual whole food itself and watch how much your health improves.

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