Frequently Asked Questions

  • How should I start taking organ meat supplements?
  • Should I take beef organs if I am pregnant?
  • Should I take beef organs if I have an autoimmune or digestive condition?
  • How should I take beef organs if I was previously vegan or vegatarian?
  • Can I take beef organ supplements on an empty stomach?
  • Is there an ideal time of day to take beef organ supplements?
  • What if I experience unexpected side effects from taking beef organ supplements?
  • How much equivalent fresh organs am I consuming with Hirsch beef organ supplements in a week?
  • Where does the beef come from and how are the cows kept?
  • Are Hirsch beef organ meat supplements defatted?
  • How are Hirsch beef organ meat supplements produced?
  • Are your organs sourced from hormone and antibiotics free cows?
  • Are Hirsch beef organ meat supplements tested for heavy metals?
  • What other safety testing do you do for Hirsch beef organ meat supplements?
  • Are you able to provide confirmation of the Hirsch organic certification for beef organ supplements?
  • How does your Subscribe & Save option work?
  • Do you offer discounts to health practitioners?
  • What are the benefits of medicinal mushrooms?
  • What are myconutrients?
  • Are medicinal mushrooms legal?
  • Where are your mushroom extracts grown?
  • Can medicinal mushrooms benefit men?
  • Can medicinal mushrooms benefit women?
  • Can I give medicinal mushrooms to my children?
  • Can I take your mushroom supplements every day?

Are you new to beef organs?

  • How should I start taking organ meat supplements?
  • Should I take beef organs if I am pregnant?
  • Should I take beef organs if I have an autoimmune or digestive condition?
  • How should I take beef organs if I was previously vegan or vegatarian?
  • Can I take beef organ supplements on an empty stomach?
  • Is there an ideal time of day to take beef organ supplements?
  • What if I experience unexpected side effects from taking beef organ supplements?

How should I start taking organ meat supplements?

Start slowly, especially if you are pregnant, or have a digestive or autoimmune condition. Those who were previously vegan or vegetarian should also start slowly. See our questions below.

Our beef organ supplements are 100% pure beef organs with no additives, but your gut microbiome may not be used to digesting organ meats and your body may take time to adjust to your new diet.

For most people, we suggest taking 1 or 2 capsules daily to start with and increase every couple of days to the full 6 capsule dose.

Should I take beef organs if I am pregnant?

Our beef organ supplements are essentially a highly nutritious food, but your body may need time to get used to the change of diet if new to organs.

Start slowly. We suggest taking 1 or 2 capsules daily to start with and increase every couple of days to the full 6 capsule dose.

With the recommended 6 capsules, you would be consuming 3g of freeze-dried organic beef organs each day, which equates to approximately 70g fresh organic organs per week. The Weston A. Price Foundation recommends a total amount of 100g of fresh organs per week for an adult.

As you are pregnant, the recommended diet by Weston A. Price is to consume 3–4 ounces of fresh liver, once or twice per week. 4 ounces equals 110 grams of fresh beef liver.

Please refer to the Weston A. Price article with studies about 'Diet for pregnant and nursing mother '

https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/diet-for-pregnant-and-nursing-mothers/#gsc.tab=0

Our Beef Liver Supplement also provides a highly bio-available source of iron, which supports your pregnancy. Our Beef Liver Supplement has 18.2 mg of iron per 100g – a serving of 6 capsules will have a total of 0.546 mg of iron.

Hirsch organic supplements are whole food made from 100% raw freeze-dried organic beef organ meat, with no additives and are tested for moulds, heavy metals and other pathogens, so you can be assured of the quality of our supplements.

Here is also a Weston A. Price article about vitamin A while you are pregnant, whether is toxic or good for your pregnancy?

https://www.westonaprice.org/podcast/how-to-have-a-healthy-pregnancy/#gsc.tab=0

And here is a good blog article about Organ Meats & Fertility When Trying to Get Pregnant

https://blog.hirschorganic.com/organ-meats-fertility-when-trying-to-get-pregnant/

Should I take beef organs if I have an autoimmune or digestive condition?


Beef organ supplements are essentially highly nutritious food that has been freeze-dried, but your body may need time to get used to the change of diet if new to organs.  Many people with autoimmune and digestive conditions take beef organs as a way to supplement their diet.

Start slowly. We recommend taking 1 or 2 capsules daily to start with and increase weekly to the full 6 capsule dose.

If you experience unexpected side effects, we recommend reducing the dose for some time and then taking more time to build up to the full dose.

 

How should I take beef organs if I was previously vegan or vegatarian?

For those who were previously eating a vegan or vegetarian diet, we highly recommend starting slowly.  Your gut microbiome will not be used to consuming organ meats and will take time to develop the capability to digest it effectively.

Start slowly.  Take 1 or 2 capsules daily to start with and increase weekly to the full 6 capsule dose.

 

Can I take beef organ supplements on an empty stomach?

Yes, our organ meat supplements are 100% freeze-dried, organic beef organs and nothing else.  This means it is a whole food and does not need other food in your stomach for your body to benefit from the nutrients.

 

Is there an ideal time of day to take beef organ supplements?

We suggest taking organ meat supplements in the morning or early afternoon, as you may experience a useful boost in energy (especially from pure liver) in the hours after taking them.

 

What if I experience unexpected side effects from taking beef organ supplements?

Your gut microbiome may not be used to digesting organ meats, and your body may take time to adjust to your new diet. Organ meats (especially liver) can instigate detox reactions, which while uncomfortable, can lead to a positive outcome.

While our beef organ supplements are based on 100% pure beef organs with no additives, your gut microbiome may not be used to digesting organ meats and your body may take time to adjust to your new diet. Our supplements are essentially a food, but your body may need to get used to your new diet.

You can be sure that the organ meats you are consuming are safe and are additive and toxin free.  We perform lab safety tests at every step of the production process to ensure no pathogens, moulds or heavy metals are introduced.

Tolerance can be improved by taking 1 or 2 capsules daily to start with and increase weekly to the full 6 capsule dose. Alternatively, keeping the daily dose at 1 or 2 capsules is an option. We have found that tolerance to Beef Organ Mix (Liver, Kidney & Heart) is better in these situations than pure Beef Liver.

Also make sure to drink plenty of water, as this will help assist your body with any detoxifying effect.

If you are concerned, we suggest you get professional medical advice from a dietitian, a functional medicine practitioner or your doctor.

 

Beef Organ Product questions

  • How much equivalent fresh organs am I consuming with Hirsch beef organ supplements in a week?
  • Where does the beef come from and how are the cows kept?
  • Are Hirsch beef organ meat supplements defatted?
  • How are Hirsch beef organ meat supplements produced?

How much equivalent fresh organs am I consuming with Hirsch beef organ supplements in a week?

With the recommended 6 capsules per day, you are consuming 3g of freeze-dried organic organs, which equates to approximately 70g of fresh organic organs per week.  A good way towards your optimal health goal!

The Weston A. Price foundation has the following recommendations for taking liver. Here's an excerpt: “A good recommendation for liver is one 100-gram serving of beef, lamb, bison or duck liver (about 4 ounces) once or twice a week...”

Here is the full article: https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/food-features/the-liver-files/#gsc.tab=0

Where does the beef come from and how are the cows kept?

The ingredients in Hirsch beef organ meat supplements are sourced exclusively from British Soil Association organic farms and manufactured in organic certified British facilities. In the UK all beef cows are raised on pasture and grass fed, except in bad weather conditions when they need to be housed inside for their welfare and even then are normally fed on silage and beets.

Are Hirsch beef organ meat supplements defatted?

No, we do not use the defatting process for our organ meat supplements, which means they contain the original fat from the organ.  This makes it easier for your body to absorb the rich vitamins and minerals in the beef organs. Our products contain 100% organic British beef organs, freeze-dried and encapsulated — nothing added and nothing taken out.

How are Hirsch beef organ meat supplements produced?

Hirsch Organic beef organ meat supplements are produced to a BRC certified standard in the UK and certified organic by the Soil Association. BRC is a leading safety and quality certification program, used by over, 21000 certificated suppliers in 90 countries. The standards guarantee the standardisation of quality, safety and operational criteria and ensure that manufacturers fulfil their legal obligations and provide protection for the end customer.

Beef Organ Product quality & safety

  • Are your organs sourced from hormone and antibiotics free cows?
  • Are Hirsch beef organ meat supplements tested for heavy metals?
  • What other safety testing do you do for Hirsch beef organ meat supplements?
  • Are you able to provide confirmation of the Hirsch organic certification for beef organ supplements?

Are your organs sourced from hormone and antibiotics free cows?

Our beef organs are sourced from British organic farms that are Soil Association certified.  Growth hormones are banned completely in the UK.

The US, Australia, New Zealand and Canada allow farmers to give antibiotics to livestock to make them grow faster.  This is banned in the UK. The Soil Association also specifically restricts the use of certain antibiotics.  As a result, the use of antibiotics on Soil Association certified beef farms is 3.5x lower than other UK farms on average. Organic standards aim to promote good health and welfare so that disease is exceptional rather than routine.

Are Hirsch beef organ meat supplements tested for heavy metals?

Every Hirsch production run is tested for the following heavy metals: Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead and Mercury. Contact us if you would like to see these results for a specific product/batch. 

What other safety testing do you do for Hirsch beef organ meat supplements?

We complete microbiology testing on each production run, e.g. for mould and pathogens. Contact us, and we can share these results with you for a specific batch.

Are you able to provide confirmation of the Hirsch organic certification for beef organ supplements?

Of course – please find here the latest copy of our Soil Association Certification. The certificate will open in a new window or download.

Subscribe & Save

  • How does your Subscribe & Save option work?

How does your Subscribe & Save option work?

Never run out of your organ supplements and have complete control over your subscription! After you sign up you will automatically get a repeating discount and free delivery.

You will also gain access to your own subscription area on the website where you can adjust your delivery dates, delivery frequency, quantities and delivery address. 

Health Practitioners

  • Do you offer discounts to health practitioners?

Do you offer discounts to health practitioners?

Yes – if you are interested in our practitioner ordering process then drop us a line and we will be happy to tell you more.

Medicinal mushroom FAQ's

  • What are the benefits of medicinal mushrooms?
  • What are myconutrients?
  • Are medicinal mushrooms legal?
  • Where are your mushroom extracts grown?
  • Can medicinal mushrooms benefit men?
  • Can medicinal mushrooms benefit women?
  • Can I give medicinal mushrooms to my children?
  • Can I take your mushroom supplements every day?

What are the benefits of medicinal mushrooms?

Medicinal mushrooms are an exciting category of nutrient-rich mushrooms that provide their users with an incredible variety of both physical and mental benefits. While they’ve only come back into vogue just recently, functional mushrooms are as time-tested as it gets — traditional cultures have been using them for thousands of years.

What are myconutrients?

Medicinal mushrooms are rich in myconutrients, or nutrients that are especially common within the myco (mushroom) kingdom. Top myconutrients include beta-glucans, polysaccharides, erinacines, hericenones, and more. 

You can read more about myconutrients from expert mycologist Paul Stamets here.

Are medicinal mushrooms legal?

Yes, medicinal mushrooms are fully legal in the UK. They’re not to be confused with psychedelic mushrooms, which have entirely different effects and an entirely different legal status. Functional mushrooms do not inhibit or significantly alter brain activity.

Where are your mushroom extracts grown?

While most medicinal mushrooms are native to high-elevation areas of Asia, an increasing number of European growers are in the process of mastering mushroom cultivation. At Hirsch all of our mushroom extracts are grown organically with love in the EU.

Can medicinal mushrooms benefit men?

Yes. Medicinal mushrooms may optimise hormonal status, improve workout recovery, and even improve confidence — all things likely to benefit men. 

You can read more about mushrooms’ best qualities for men here.

Can medicinal mushrooms benefit women?

Yes. Medicinal mushrooms may rebalance your hormones, improve your gut health, and make your skin glow. You can dive deep into mushrooms’ best qualities for women here.

Can I give medicinal mushrooms to my children?

Yes. The latest research and oldest health practices agree: children can safely benefit from taking functional mushrooms. Medicinal mushrooms may improve a child’s immune response, learning capacity, and more. 

Unlike adult-only healthy substances like coffee, there are no known mechanisms through which medicianl mushrooms could be detrimental to a child’s health. 

You learn more about functional mushrooms and how they might benefit your children here.

Can I take your mushroom supplements every day?

Many people find that a cyclical approach works best. You may opt for a two-days-on, one-days-off approach. Taking medicinal mushrooms without breaks can be overstimulating and counterproductive, especially if your body builds up a tolerance. You can learn more about how often to take functional mushrooms here.