Do Beef Organs Help with Fertility? An Ancestral Guide
By Kaya Kozanecka | 8-min read
Published 05/12/2025
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Benefits of beef organs for fertility
Which beef organs can help with fertility?
Best ways to take organ meats
How to source beef organs safely
What is Organised?
Quick answers to common questions
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If you’ve been trying to conceive (or just thinking ahead), you’ve probably fallen down the usual rabbit holes: fertility diets, seed cycling, supplements with 14 ingredients you can’t pronounce.
Somewhere along the way, you might have heard a whisper from the past:
"Our great-grandparents ate liver."
Nose‑to‑tail eating isn’t a quirky wellness trend. In traditional cultures, organ meats were often reserved for couples trying to conceive and pregnant women. They instinctively prioritised the most nutrient‑dense parts of the animal when new life was on the line.
Today, we have science to back some of that ancestral wisdom. We don’t have big randomised trials telling us “eat 50g of liver and your fertility will double” (if only). But we do have very strong evidence that the nutrients concentrated in beef organs (vitamin A, B12, iron, zinc, CoQ10, choline and more) are deeply involved in hormone production, egg and sperm quality, and a healthy pregnancy.
So the real question isn’t just “Do beef organs help with fertility?”. It's:
“Can these nutrient powerhouses help restore the foundations that fertility depends on?”
Let’s walk through how they might support both male and female reproductive health, and how to actually get them into your routine without gagging over a pan of sautéed liver.
This article is general information, not medical advice. Speak to your midwife, GP or obstetrician about your own needs.
Benefits of beef organs for fertility
Most of the research we have is on nutrients, not on “beef organs” as a category. But beef organs are some of the richest natural sources of the very nutrients your reproductive system relies on.
Key ways they can support fertility (for all sexes):
Hormone production & balance
Fat‑soluble vitamin A is essential for normal reproductive function in both men and women, supporting ovarian function, egg quality, implantation, and sperm development.
Cholesterol from animal foods is a raw material for sex hormones like oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone.
Egg and sperm quality
Zinc is crucial for sperm count, motility, DNA integrity and testicular development; low zinc is consistently linked with poorer semen parameters and may improve with supplementation.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), concentrated in heart tissue, supports mitochondrial energy production. Mitochondria are the powerhouses inside eggs and sperm; CoQ10 supplementation has been shown to improve semen parameters in men with infertility.
Nutrient stores for pregnancy
Vitamin B12 and heme iron (the highly absorbable form from animal foods) support healthy red blood cells, oxygen transport, and foetal development. B12 deficiency is associated with reduced fertility and higher risk of pregnancy complications.
Choline (abundant in liver) is vital for baby’s brain and nervous system and helps with methylation: a process that underpins hormone metabolism and gene expression.
Cycle health & energy
Iron, copper and vitamin C together support haemoglobin and ferritin. When these are low, heavy or irregular cycles, fatigue, and poor luteal phase support are more likely.
In short: beef organs don’t “fix infertility”, but they can deeply nourish the terrain: hormones, blood, mitochondria, and nutrient reserves that conception depends on.
Which beef organs can help with fertility (with nutrient breakdowns)
Think of each organ as a specific tool in your fertility toolkit.
Beef liver: the hormone‑building multivitamin
Vitamin A (retinol): Essential for ovarian function, follicle development, uterine lining health, and sperm production. Liver absolutely dominates here: beef liver can provide several times the daily value of vitamin A in a single serving, which is powerful but also why we need to respect upper limits (more on safety below)
Vitamin B12 & folate (B9): Support egg and sperm DNA synthesis, red blood cell formation, and a healthy neural tube in early pregnancy. Low B12 is linked with poorer egg quality and increased infertility risk.
Choline: Critical for the baby's brain, but also for your own liver detoxification and hormone metabolism. I.e. how efficiently your body clears spent oestrogen.
Liver is like topping up the “deficiency tank” before and during preconception, especially for people who’ve been under‑eating animal foods, restricting calories, or on hormonal birth control for years.
Important safety note
Because liver is so high in preformed vitamin A, large frequent servings can push you over the recommended upper limit (3,000 mcg/day for adults).
Preconception: small weekly amounts are usually fine for most people, but always discuss with your doctor, midwife or fertility specialist.
During pregnancy: Clinicians advise limiting liver and staying below the recommended daily intake by checking labels and consulting with your clinician. Please read our full guide on this topic for more information.
Beef heart: mitochondria & sperm motility
Beef heart is technically a muscle meat and an organ, and it’s a quiet hero for fertility, especially on the male side.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10): Heart is naturally rich in CoQ10, which sits in your mitochondria and helps turn food into usable energy (ATP).
Human trials show CoQ10 supplementation can improve several semen parameters, including motility and morphology, in men with unexplained infertility.
B vitamins (especially B12, B2): Support energy, red blood cells and homocysteine metabolism, which affects cardiovascular and reproductive health.
Iron, zinc, selenium: Zinc and selenium are both critical for sperm quality and protection against oxidative stress in the testes.
If you’re the partner with “low motility” on a semen analysis, thinking about mitochondria and antioxidants (like CoQ10, zinc, selenium) makes a lot of sense. Heart packages these in a whole‑food form.
Beef kidney: antioxidant and thyroid support
Kidney doesn’t get the same hype, but it quietly brings:
B12, riboflavin (B2), B6: all important for energy, methylation and hormone metabolism.
Selenium: a key antioxidant and crucial for thyroid health. Thyroid function is tightly linked to both menstrual regularity and sperm parameters.
Iron & other trace minerals.
By supporting thyroid and antioxidant status, kidney can help the body cope with chronic stress, which often shows up as irregular cycles, low libido, or feeling “wired and tired”.
Beef spleen: building blood for cycles & pregnancy
Spleen is one of the richest sources of heme iron on earth, and also provides:
Copper: needed for iron mobilisation and collagen.
Vitamin C: which enhances iron absorption and supports collagen and immune health.
If you’re dealing with heavy periods, low ferritin, or feeling light‑headed around your bleed, spleen can be a powerful food‑based way to rebuild iron stores. A foundation for both fertility and a robust pregnancy.
“Like supports like”: reproductive glands
Some ancestral traditions used animal ovaries or testicles for fertility, based on the idea that “like supports like”. There’s limited modern research here; what we can say is that these tissues contain:
Cholesterol and steroid hormone precursors.
Peptides and micronutrients similar to those found in our own reproductive tissues.
If you go down this route, it’s even more important to choose impeccable sourcing and stick to freeze‑dried supplements from trusted brands rather than random mystery cuts.
Best ways to take organ meats (if you can’t stomach the taste)
Let’s be honest: most of us didn’t grow up with liver stew on a Sunday. Your taste buds might freak out a little.
Some gentle ways in:
Hide small amounts in minced meat
Start with ~10–20% liver or heart mixed into beef mince for burgers, meatballs or bolognese. Most people genuinely can’t taste it.
Pâtés and spreads
Classic chicken or beef liver pâté (with butter, herbs, and onions) is often much more approachable than plain fried liver. Spread thinly on sourdough or gluten‑free crackers.
Slow‑cooked stews
Dice heart or kidney into small pieces and cook low and slow in a rich tomato or bone broth base. The longer cooking time mellows both flavour and texture.
Freeze‑dried organ supplements
If you’d rather skip the culinary experiments, desiccated organ supplements are the simplest way to get these nutrients daily, without smelling up your kitchen.
This is exactly why we created Organised: freeze‑dried, grass‑fed beef organs in carefully balanced blends, so you can nourish fertility foundations (iron, B12, CoQ10, zinc, choline) just by adding a spoonful to:
A glass of raw or high‑quality milk
Your morning smoothie
A simple coffee with cream
Yoghurt or overnight oats
You get the nutrient density of nose‑to‑tail eating, with none of the “chewing liver at 7am” energy.
As always, if you’re going through fertility treatment or are already pregnant, check any supplement, including organ blends, with your practitioner first.
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How to source safely (and where Organised fits in)
When we talk about fertility, “clean” really matters. You’re not just feeding yourself, you’re building a body that can safely grow and nourish another human.
For fresh organs, look for:
Grass-fed, grass-finished
Better fatty acid profile and generally lower exposure to residues.
Regenerative or small local farms
Healthier animals, healthier soil, and often far higher transparency.
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How are animals raised? What do they eat? Are antibiotics used routinely or only when necessary?
This is where the Organised app comes in:
Search for high‑welfare farms, raw milk provider, and butchers near you.
Search for high‑welfare farms, raw milk provider, and butchers near you.
Our in-house agronomist, Pedro, vets all farms for regenerative and soil-first farming practices.
Find places that actually stock organs (and not just ribeye).
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For those days when life is full and you’re not hunting down a local farmer at 7am, the Organised Blend is the back‑up system:
The world's first all-in-one, 100% grass-fed beef organ blend with colostrum, collagen and no additives or fillers.
Sourced from carefully vetted, grass‑fed herds.
Freeze‑dried at low temperatures to retain delicate nutrients.
Third‑party tested for purity and heavy metals.
So you can rotate between:
Fresh beef organs a few times a week, when you have the time and appetite.
Organised Blend daily, to keep those fertility‑critical nutrients topped up.
What is Organised?
Organised was built by people who love real food and loathe vague labels. Our north star is simple: nose-to-tail first. We prioritise single-origin organs and a blend that mirrors ancestral variety rather than chasing novelty.
Quality starts on grass. We favour pasture-respecting agriculture, rotational grazing, animal welfare, land stewardship, and then protect what nature gives by freeze-drying (not high-heat) to keep heat-sensitive nutrients and peptides intact. Labels stay short: no sweeteners, flavours, or artificial ingredients.
Each batch is independently third-party tested for purity and safety. Here are our heavy metal and microbial reports so you can see the results for yourself.
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Quick answers to common questions
Can beef organs fix infertility?
No single food can guarantee conception. Fertility is influenced by age, genetics, metabolic health, environmental exposures, stress, sleep, underlying conditions and more.
What beef organs can do is replenish key nutrients that are strongly linked to reproductive health, and support hormone production, egg and sperm quality, and healthy pregnancy reserves.
Think of them as part of a broader foundation that also includes good sleep, blood sugar balance, movement, and stress regulation, not a magic switch.
Are beef organs safe in pregnancy?
It depends which organs, how much, and your context. You can find more information in our full guide on this topic.
Liver: Extremely rich in preformed vitamin A. Avoid large amounts of liver and if you are supplementing, always check the Vitamin A content to keep your daily intake under the recommended amount. As always, check with your practitioner for any supplementation.
If you’re pregnant or trying, speak with your midwife or doctor before including liver or high‑dose liver supplements.
Other organs (heart, kidney, spleen): Generally lower in vitamin A and often considered safer in modest amounts as part of a varied diet, assuming good sourcing and food safety.
If you’re on prescription vitamin A, isotretinoin (for acne), or high‑dose fish liver oil, professional guidance is non‑negotiable.
How often should I eat beef organs for fertility?
There’s no one‑size‑fits‑all rule. A simple starting point many people use (preconception, not pregnancy):
1–2 small servings of liver per week (e.g. 30–50g),
plus regular heart, kidney or spleen through the week,
or daily freeze‑dried blends in modest doses.
This keeps you in the “nutrient dense but respectful of upper limits” zone. Always adjust based on your labs, symptoms and practitioner guidance.
Are capsules or powders as good as fresh organs?
Fresh, well‑sourced organs are fantastic. But they’re not always realistic for modern life.
High‑quality freeze‑dried organs:
Preserve most vitamins and minerals when processed gently.
Make it far easier to take small, consistent amounts.
Eliminate taste and texture issues.
We built Organised specifically for this reason: to give you the benefits of nose‑to‑tail fertility nutrition without relying on perfect meal prep every single day.
Do I still need a prenatal or fertility multivitamin?
Beef organs are incredibly nutrient dense, but they don’t automatically replace a well‑formulated prenatal or fertility multivitamin; especially for folate, iodine, vitamin D and sometimes choline, depending on your intake.
Many people use both:
A food‑first approach with organs, eggs, shellfish, raw or high‑quality dairy, and whole foods.
A prenatal/multivitamin tailored to their needs, under the guidance of a practitioner.
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