DIY Grass-fed Beef Liver Capsules

Watch while we make our own grass-fed beef liver capsules! Beef liver is one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet. It is truly nature's multivitamin. However, a lot of people have trouble eating it due to it's taste. Putting the liver in capsules is a great way to consume more liver without having to taste it. In this video we make our own and do a cost analysis on DIY liver capsules compared to liver pill supplements on the market. Give it a try yourself and let us know how it goes!
Here is a great breakdown of all the nutrients in beef liver: ndb.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html...
Here is a link to the capsules I mentioned in the video. We are Amazon affiliates so do make a small commission, but it doesn't cost you anything.
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[@SoeaOu]

Thank you so much. Using metric system: 6 pills = 12g liver 52 pills = 100g liver 180 pills = 350g liver

[@user-nu3hp1hw2n]

This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you!!!!

[@evadzelarayan]

You both are awesome!

[@redneckextraordinaire3073]

Thank you for a very informative video. Liked and subscribed.

[@marionpaul9573]

Thank you, I’m going to do this.

[@benevolentbaphomet]

THIS!!! IS!!! AWESOME!!! THANKS!!!

[@kenzietheearthling7915]

This was super helpful! I really appreciate the calculations, thank you!

[@ancestralevolution]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful :)

[@garrett6397]

Great video! very transparent with the process and cost analysis.

[@ancestralevolution]

Glad you liked it!

[@PatoLorenz]

Sounds interesting, I am going to give this a try!

[@ancestralevolution]

You should! Let us know how it goes.

[@beatriznovo2550]

Thank you very much !!! This is great !!!

[@ancestralevolution]

You are welcome!

[@analarson2920]

Great job

[@ProudPatriot007]

I knew this could be done and youtube would have a video. And here you are!! Thank you y’all I’m gonna do it myself too! I did subscribe to your channel.

[@ancestralevolution]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@lucianobarrantes]

Wow I’m gonna save billions Thanks guys

[@1laurenlou]

thank you so much for this! :)

[@ancestralevolution]

You're so welcome!

[@anniefedo3161]

Just found you guys 🙏 and also you two look healthy af :)

[@ancestralevolution]

Thanks!

[@thomasgwynn1984]

Great video guys thank you. Buying online is adding up. Going to be trying this soon!

[@ancestralevolution]

No problem :) Let us know how it goes for you!

[@TIMOTHYHOLTZ]

@@ancestralevolution does this contain blood after you wash it?

[@ancestralevolution]

@@TIMOTHYHOLTZ No it doesn't

[@haircuthunny26]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for making this video! I've been curious about drying liver so I can take it regularly (&affordably) Gonna give them to my kids!

[@ancestralevolution]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mistysmith901]

Perfect investment especially when I have 5 of us taken them. Thank you

[@freemanwells7891]

Thank you!! Just the hack I’ve been looking for! I too cannot stand to eat or even smell liver cooking.

[@ancestralevolution]

You are so welcome!

[@kevinp8899]

Great video! Thank you for saving me $🙌🏽

[@ancestralevolution]

Our pleasure!

[@Phillyhippie215]

They both have amazing eyes. But this was very informative.

[@flyingnutrition6199]

very good video ... you are fantastic ...in other countries these pills are extremely expensive ... as the shipping from another country is huge ... and local liver is cheap ...

[@johntaglia9378]

My wife & I love liver & onions cooked. I'm going to my dog some dehydrated treats in my dehydrator

[@Ladyofvirtue247]

OMGEE! I just started buying the pills. I can totally make this myself...all i need is that gross liver..LOL TFS!!

[@gathercreatelivewithleslie8340]

Just got my freeze dryer and was interested in doing this when I get my 1/2 of a cow. I researched what the companies do and it's desiccated so basically freeze dried and I'm so excited to try this. I make my own turmeric pills this way already and will be starting medicinal plants also and freeze dried greens.

[@ancestralevolution]

Very cool! Freeze dryers are pretty pricey, but you can do a lot with them. Let us know how it works for you!

[@SubRosa..]

Did ypu try it out? Curious about the results. Did you freeze dry raw or cooked?

[@gayatrijadeja9263]

Hi , would love to know how you freeze dried the beef organs

[@mrs.hatfield1451]

This is exactly what I have been scouring the internet for.

[@mike1968442]

I agree with hubby! I was gagging just watching! Did the house smell? Does it smell when your grinding it? I agree it’s GREAT for you but don’t know if I could even get the pills down my throat!

[@naturalskincarehaircare3971]

I am going to be trying this for sure. I am exactly like your husband hated the taste and smell of liver since I was a child. Do you have the link to the capsule machine and the empty capsules? Once again, Thank you so much for such an informative video!

[@ancestralevolution]

The capsules are cheapest on Amazon (amzn.to/363Ph0S). The capsule machine, we got at the Vitamin Shoppe. Hope it works well for you!

[@philipjanek3864]

Go to any Greek restaurant they always have great tasting liver and onions 👌

[@aubgriss2009]

Bleh!!!!

[@patDonahoe]

Thanks. Might try this as currently ordering online. Think about making two videos each topic, one very casual and communicative and a second with just the how-to’s; this’ll help keep viewers engaged greatly if they don’t have the patience for the former.

[@ancestralevolution]

That's a good idea. We might think about doing this in the future.

[@kalebsmith2155]

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[@td8383]

Fantastic! How much purée (weight wise) can you fit on 1 tray (and what are the dimensions of your tray)? Thank you

[@avalavendar3497]

Very informative! I've been spending a fortune on these capsules from Amazon!

[@ancestralevolution]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cainsholisticapothecary4083]

I’m going to definitely try this, I can’t stand the taste of liver either.

[@ixamedia6572]

Great Video, very helpful. I am wondering if we need to put it in capsules. Do you think we could just store it in a dark jar and take it with a tea spoon couple of times a day? Would love your thoughts!

[@ancestralevolution]

You could definitely take it with a teaspoon, but one of the points of going through the grinding and dehydration process is so that you don't have to taste it. If you don't mind the taste of liver, it might be better to eat fresh or just dehydrate thin pieces like jerky. It's less work that way ;)

[@stevebone88]

I made some liver jerky. Used the same method I use for beef jerky. Soaked it in a mix of salt, lime juice, liquid smoke, coconut aminos, hot sauce and water. Dried it on my Nesco. Looks like jerky, but it starts breaking down and dissolving as soon as it goes in the mouth. So disgusting🤮. It's worse than just eating cooked liver. Lol! I need to grind it all up and put it into capsules.

[@ancestralevolution]

Yes, drying definitely concentrates flavors. Sometimes that's a good thing. Sometimes it's not so good...

[@bettern8thannever977]

I wanna make liver crisps too. Theres gotta be a good way to dial it in cuz theres companies that sell them n people (even kids) seem to like em.

[@SoeaOu]

Do you also do other offal pills? E.g. spleen, kidneys, testis?

[@ellanola6284]

Great video. Thank you. I have no problem with liver or any other meat texture or taste. I look after elderly & would like them to get optimum nutrition .Wouldn't it be easier to grind liver, kidneys, heart & hide them inside burgers?

[@ancestralevolution]

If you don't mind the taste, grinding in burgers is definitely a great option! Some are more sensitive to it than others.

[@jaygutz2020]

Have you done a video on how you make your beef jerky?

[@ancestralevolution]

We've got two up on jerky as of now. This one kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJuzfHpvic2emac and this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWqZgayMf7ijeNk :)

[@RK-vm1xt]

Thank you for sharing! Do you store them in the fridge or just on the counter?

[@ancestralevolution]

We've been storing them on the counter in an opaque bottle, but we go through them relatively quickly. The fridge or freezer is not a bad idea for longer term storage.

[@kala9907]

You have link to the capsule machine?

[@flamengonoticias6055]

Top bro🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@ashyslashy5818]

I freeze dry my liver RAW and chop them in chunks.it makes me feel better and my 15 year old pom is like a puppy again.

[@ancestralevolution]

Nice!

[@CEE2802]

I like to know how you freeze dry. My project is thyroid glands capsules. After dehydration the blended powder is still moist and 'fatty'. Not like liver or heart tissue. I am trying to make desiccated thyroid tablets from bovine glands. Any advice would be much appreciated!

[@r.m5883]

@@CEE2802 im also looking to do this… need it for my thyroid!!

[@CEE2802]

@@r.m5883 I put my desiccated bovine thyroid in capsules. I store them as a batch of 120 in my kitchen drawer.(room temperature and dark). Currently I experiment with my dosage. I am recording my blood pressure and make notes on my daily status. Early days ;)

[@chanellynel]

I can't wait to make my own liver capsules. I'm tired of chasing chunks of liver with water 😓

[@ancestralevolution]

You can do it!

[@evadzelarayan]

You mentioned it to you 36 Hours to dry the liver. Do you leave it on over night or turn it off during sleep and leave it there on the counter and then turn back on when you wake up?

[@hollysmith1347]

Leave it on. If simiraw will build to much bacteria.

[@ancestralevolution]

Yes, we leave it on. Most dehydrators are designed to run for semi-long periods of time without a problem.

[@zchoicez]

I'm low in ferritin and on the lower side of iron RBC. I've been taking feramax iron supplements for more than a year. I'm a pescatarian ( eating mussel, sardines especially to get iron) but I'm still low. I'm considering getting this. Will this help with my iron level u think?

[@ancestralevolution]

Liver is so nutrient dense! Not only does it have ample amounts of iron, but it also contains the nutrients and minerals needed to absorb and utilize that iron. It probably would make an excellent addition to your diet.

[@lootgoblin989]

I am curious to know with bones. Can you just heat the bones to make sure germs are removed. Heat in oven until brittle, then grind them, and put in Capsules? I am really curious about making a collegen supplement.

[@ancestralevolution]

I would make bone broth. It's a great source of collagen and way to use bones.

[@juliebutler8241]

Why not make liver jerky? I make a fine salted beef heart jerky. Going to try lamb liver soon.

[@ancestralevolution]

Definitely could!

[@evadzelarayan]

Question, are the capsules safe? What are they made of

[@ancestralevolution]

We've been using the 00 gelatin capsules. Check out the link in the show notes for the exact ones.

[@gmen7131]

Do you know if you need to refrigerate this or how long it would last if not?

[@ancestralevolution]

We keep ours at room temperature while we are consuming a batch (usually a few weeks). If it's you're looking to preserve longer than that, I might keep them in the freezer until you're ready to consume them.

[@thebokan]

What about pathogens?

[@karlcofell6464]

I’m doing this tomorrow. Are you still doing this and if so, how are you feeling? Any noticeable change to your health? Thanks for the video!

[@ancestralevolution]

Hi Karl, Yes! we are still doing this on a regular basis. It is much cheaper than buying them. We haven't had any huge changes, but we were eating a pretty nutrient rich diet to start with. These pills just make it easier to be consistent with our liver intake.

[@henrikg7661]

Maybe try it with chicken hearts?

[@ancestralevolution]

You could do it with chicken hearts. We don't mind the taste of heart, but know some who do.

[@bigsash4539]

Where did y’all get your dehydrator?

[@ancestralevolution]

It is an excalibur. I could not recommend it more!

[@FistFulOfDildos]

what are those tray mats called?

[@ancestralevolution]

These are the try mats I have: amzn.to/31LheYd.

[@zainabjebari2497]

Is there a way to dehydrate the liver or do I have to get that machine

[@ancestralevolution]

You can dehydrate liver in the oven. However, most ovens only go down to 170 F or so. Dehydrating at such a high temp can cause loss of some of the heat sensitive nutrients you are trying to preserve. If you dehydrate on any kind of regular basis, I think it's worth it to invest in a dehydrator. Just my 2 cents ;)

[@bretbeagley5784]

Deer and elk liver similar in nutrients?

[@ancestralevolution]

I would imagine that they are pretty similar.

[@Skatelifecrisis_]

Do you know how long the capsuals will last?

[@ancestralevolution]

Not sure about that. We've just been making one batch at a time and then consuming that before we make another. If you were concerned about it, I suppose you could keep them in a opaque container in the freezer.

[@aperson1181]

Can you do fish like this?

[@ancestralevolution]

I would imagine you could. I have never tried.

[@tynkks9978]

Where can I get that empty capsules and what is the name of that small capsule making tool?

[@ancestralevolution]

The cheapest place to get capsules is probably Amazon. I put a link in the show notes to the one I got. The capsule machine came from the Vitamin Shoppe. Many health food stores also carry them. Hope this helps!

[@tynkks9978]

@@ancestralevolution Thank you ma'am, thank you Sir 🙏🏿

[@pavanvaswani9245]

I just bought these for 8cents a pill......can't be bothered....

[@ancestralevolution]

That is very cheap!

[@thiagolusvarghimd]

Do you own the "Ancestral Supplements" brand?

[@ancestralevolution]

No, we are not affiliated.

[@vanislandvan1975]

What are the capsules you bought made from?

[@ancestralevolution]

We buy the gelatin ones.

[@2805byen]

thank you.. do you know it the machine will smell of liver after drying the liver. I know own who has that machine but she dont eat meat and i want to make sure that it will not smell. :-)

[@ancestralevolution]

If it does, it would be very minimal. I have been successful in washing ours. Not sure if all of them can be washed or not.

[@Stacey-uh7lv]

@@ancestralevolution did the matts on the trays come with machine or where did you get them

[@ancestralevolution]

@@Stacey-uh7lv I bought them separately. These are the ones I have, amzn.to/2R6L9bm.

[@truthprevails2483]

Can you freeze dry liver? Does it need to be cooked?

[@ancestralevolution]

Yes, you can definitely freeze dry! Does not need to be cooked.

[@ely42609]

I love organ meats as I grew up on the farm,but by kids not so much.I have been dehydrating liver many times,but always at 165° as I have around 10 lbs at once.Is dehydrating st 110 ° safe?I mean,we didn't have a fridge for many years,and nobody died 😂. Also,I always wash my liver and soak it in vinegar overnight per my grandma's advice.She told me that no matter how clean of a diet an animal has,organs will have toxins,especially liver and kidneys.

[@ancestralevolution]

We dehydrate at 110 F all the time and have had no issues. USDA of course will tell you different. I advise to use your judgement. It's actually a myth that liver stores toxins. Toxins are usually stored in the fat of the animal (if fat soluble) or in the muscle (if water soluble). The liver's job is to produce enzymes that help break down/metabolize toxins, but toxins are not actually stored there.

[@ely42609]

@@ancestralevolution Thank you.I started dehydrating my liver last night at 110°.Now,the problem is that I kept mine in cold water with vinegar for slightly over 2 hours.Is the liver still nutritious after this? It was also very light in color too.

[@missouriplantmom1769]

Hi, does dehydrating the liver take any of the nutrients away?

[@ancestralevolution]

If you dehydrate at too high a temp, you run the risk of losing some B vitamins and vitamin C.

[@missouriplantmom1769]

@@ancestralevolution thanks!

[@claireabbas1715]

Is there another way than a hydrating machine? Oven?

[@iamlovediamamzing7657]

You dehydrated at 110 and for how long?

[@ancestralevolution]

It usually ends up being about 36 hours depending. I will rotate trays and pull it when it seems fully crispy.

[@daddychill7863]

Doesn’t heat deplete the organs of vitamins and minerals?

[@ancestralevolution]

Heat may degrade a small amount of vitamins, but will not affect minerals. The ideal would probably be raw, but we have trouble doing that.

[@jasonpark5692]

What brand is your dehydrator?

[@jasonpark5692]

Looks like parallel?

[@ancestralevolution]

It's an Excaliber (amzn.to/3dNgOq7)

[@jasonpark5692]

@@ancestralevolution thanks for the link you have a new subscriber! One more question, since the liver was liquefied you poured it on to a mat. I assume that is purchased separate?

[@ancestralevolution]

No problem, thanks! The mats I bought separately and are the same ones you can use for fruit leather. These are the ones I have: amzn.to/31LheYd.

[@fernandoalvarez2846]

For how long Can these be stored?

[@ancestralevolution]

We store them a couple of weeks at room temp. If we are not actively consuming a batch, we keep it in the freezer.

[@MccZerk]

Does Dehydrated Liver taste like Liver?

[@ancestralevolution]

It tastes like liver, but more so. Just as drying jerky concentrates the flavor of the meat, drying liver concentrates the flavor of the liver.

[@52msdiane]

Thx guys! Isn’t there a do hickey that allows you to fill a bunch of capsules automatically?

[@ancestralevolution]

We used something called a "capsule machine." Ours fills 24 at a time. You can get bigger ones, but they are more expensive.

[@chrismccaffrey8256]

@@ancestralevolution not sure about food safety, lol, but you could easily make your own out of wood board, perhaps a sanded velvet smooth chopping board, cut to size and shape with holes the right size drilled for the capsules and do the othwr side the same?

[@jasonpark5692]

I suppose you can do this with any organ meats?

[@ancestralevolution]

I would think you could, except maybe brain. We've done liver and kidney and it's worked well.

[@lucecita007]

Why not brain?

[@r.m5883]

@@lucecita007 prions

[@FistFulOfDildos]

how many capsules do you take?

[@ancestralevolution]

I consume about an ounce of liver daily (12 pills). My husband consumes about half that.

[@Bored2DeathUTube]

I'm assuming it 110 Fahrenheit but can you confirm please?

[@ancestralevolution]

Yes, correct :)

[@edwardsedventures4653]

So I freeze dried raw beef liver and started encapsulating it. I noticed the powder has a “fishy” smell.. is this normal? I have never taken liver capsules or eaten liver before so I am unsure of what to expect.. plus I don’t want to be burping up this taste!

[@ancestralevolution]

We dry our liver in a dehydrator (not freeze-dryer), so I'm not entirely sure. Our powder definitely smells like liver, but I would not describe it as fishy.

[@BrockDouglas]

I’m not sure how he feels about Liver? Does he think it’s disgusting or delicious.

[@fadeddenims501]

What you didn't mention is the shelf life? Is it months or years? And what is the best way to store the capsules?

[@ancestralevolution]

Our current system is to make them as we need them. I would probably suggest freezing what ever you don't plan on using in the next few weeks or so.

[@fadeddenims501]

@@ancestralevolution Thank you for the reply. Today I was reading about pig brains and how good they are for us, but seriously I doubt I could get my spouse to eat it. Could pig brains be cooked and then put through the blender, followed by the dehydrator? Then a food processor and pack them in capsules? Have you or anyone experimented with pig brains?

[@ancestralevolution]

@@fadeddenims501 I have never tried to dehydrate brains. Brains are much higher in fat, so I'm not sure they would dehydrate well or stay good. Probably better to eat them fresh.

[@stopfeelingbadforyourself]

Can you boil the liver without losing its nutrients?

[@ancestralevolution]

If you boil liver, you will lose quite a bit of the water-soluble vitamins and mineral. Instead, I would try sauteing in some grass-fed butter.

[@stopfeelingbadforyourself]

@@ancestralevolution Thank you for responding. I see everyone saying you should freeze the organ for 14 days prior to dehydrating. Do you recommend this process?

[@napsam71]

Do liver caps make your sweat??

[@ancestralevolution]

We have not experienced that.

[@bethgrey1178]

Will this work with kidney?

[@ancestralevolution]

Definitely! We often will do half and half- liver and kidney.

[@trisnrik2245]

@@ancestralevolution any other things to add? Like heart or any other idea that might work and be healthy?

[@mdadilahnaf1961]

I got 53grams after dehydrating for 2 days maybe from around a pound. Any idea why mine shrinked so much?

[@ancestralevolution]

Not sure about that. Are you sure you started with a pound? Did you lose a bunch in the blender? Every time I've done it, I've ended up with about 1/3 of my starting weight after dehydrating.

[@mdadilahnaf1961]

@@ancestralevolution Interesting. Not sure. I checked the dehydrator temperature and was surprised to find out it hit 53°C even though I set it to 43°C! Might be the high temperature then I guess

[@chrismccaffrey8256]

Perhaps it was more watery than other liver brands maybe they injected it with water like they do with chicken etc?

[@GaryARahn]

Should eat liver tabs for 3 days in a row, then bitters for 4 days, ... Yin and yang.

[@ancestralevolution]

Interesting. I need to do some more research on bitters.

[@bettern8thannever977]

Bitters?

[@IchGluckspilz445]

Here's a cheap source of dehydrated liver: buy organic dried beef liver dog treats! Pulverize them and encapsulate yourself !! You then dont have to buy a freeze drier or dehydrator.