NOW Foods Liver Caps 100 Capsules

What NOW Foods Liver Caps are

NOW Foods Liver Caps are a capsule dietary supplement sold in a bottle of 100 capsules. Each two-capsule serving provides 1 g (1,000 mg) of defatted Argentine beef liver powder, 100 mg of organic eleuthero root and 100 mg of milk thistle extract standardized to 80 mg of silymarin flavonoids, giving 50 servings per bottle. The front of the bottle carries a Non-GMO badge, and NOW files the product under its own "General Health" band on the label.

This is an organ-plus-botanical formula rather than a vitamin blend: one food-derived ingredient at a gram per serving, and two plant ingredients at 100 mg each. You can see the rest of our supplements range for other formats and formulas.

What's inside

The panel lists three active ingredients and three other ingredients, with every amount disclosed individually.

• Beef Liver Powder (Defatted) (Argentine) — 1 g (1,000 mg). Beef liver is an organ meat eaten as a traditional food in many cuisines. "Defatted" means the fat has been removed before drying, which is what allows a gram of it to fit into a two-capsule serving as a dry powder. NOW states on the side panel that its beef liver powder is free of additives and hormones, and the panel names Argentina as the origin.
• Organic Eleuthero Root (Eleutherococcus senticosus) — 100 mg. Eleuthero is a thorny shrub native to northeastern Asia, and the root is the part used in traditional preparations. It is often sold under the older name "Siberian ginseng", but it is a different plant from true ginseng (Panax) — worth knowing if you are comparing labels. The NCCIH keeps general background on botanicals in its Herbs at a Glance index.
• Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum marianum) (Fruit/Seeds) — 100 mg. Milk thistle is a flowering plant in the daisy family, recognizable by the white marbling on its leaves. "Silymarin" is the collective name for a group of flavonoid compounds drawn from its fruit and seeds, and this extract is standardized to 80 mg of silymarin flavonoids per serving — equivalent 80%, as the panel puts it. Standardization is a manufacturing step that fixes how much of a named compound each batch carries.

Other ingredients: Bovine Gelatin (capsule), Silica and Stearic Acid (vegetable source). The panel assigns no role to these, so neither do we — they are the shell and the manufacturing aids. The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements publishes general reading on botanical dietary supplements if you want context on how plant ingredients are prepared and labeled.

Supplement Facts

How to use it

The label's Suggested Usage is: take 2 capsules daily. At two capsules a day, a 100-capsule bottle is a 50-day supply.

For storage, the side panel says to store in a cool, dry place after opening. The same panel notes that natural color variation may occur in this product.

Who it's for

This is a product for adults 18 and over who are specifically looking for a beef liver supplement, and who would rather take it in capsules than cook organ meat. The two botanicals are the other half of the pitch: if you have been comparing milk thistle products, the standardized 80 mg of silymarin per serving is the number to compare against.

It will not suit everyone. Both the liver powder and the capsule shell are bovine, so this is not a vegetarian or vegan product, and anyone avoiding beef for dietary or religious reasons should skip it. If you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication, or living with a medical condition, the label tells you to consult a physician first — and that applies before you add any new supplement, as the NIH sets out in Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know. Browse health and wellness for other everyday formats.

Good to know

The printed caution reads: for adults only; consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition; keep out of reach of children.

Allergen statement, as printed: not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

The back panel carries a GMP Quality Assured seal and the line "Family owned since 1968." The bottle also prints NOW's own address — NOW Foods, 395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd., Bloomingdale, IL 60108, USA — alongside the item code 2432B. The NCCIH page on dietary and herbal supplements is a reasonable starting point if you want general safety background before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many capsules do I take a day?

Two capsules daily is the Suggested Usage printed on the bottle. Each two-capsule serving delivers 1,000 mg of defatted Argentine beef liver powder, 100 mg of organic eleuthero root and 100 mg of milk thistle extract. At that rate the 100-capsule bottle is a 50-day supply.

Is this suitable for vegetarians or vegans?

No — it is neither. The main ingredient is beef liver powder and the capsule shell is bovine gelatin, so both the contents and the casing come from cattle. The other two ingredients, silica and stearic acid, are listed on the panel as vegetable source, but that does not change the overall answer.

How much silymarin does each serving contain?

Each two-capsule serving contains 80 mg of silymarin flavonoids, from 100 mg of milk thistle extract standardized to 80% silymarin. The panel names the plant part used as fruit and seeds of Silybum marianum. Daily Value is not established for silymarin, which is why the panel carries an asterisk rather than a percentage.

Does the bottle contain any common allergens?

The label states the product is not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. It also states that it is produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing those allergens, so the pack does not describe itself as made in an allergen-free facility. If you have a severe allergy, that distinction is the one to read carefully.

How is this order packaged for delivery?

Orders ship in plain, unbranded outer packaging with no description of the contents on the outside. It will not show the Gear Isle name. The supplement bottle itself travels inside that outer packaging.

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Dietary supplement for adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition, heart concerns, or take prescription medication (including nitrates). Keep out of reach of children.