Question 1

can you eat beef liver when pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: No reason not to - in moderation. Make sure it is cooked well and do not indulge more than a couple of times per month.

Question 2

can a diabetic eat beef or pork liver with it causing blood sugar or blood pressure going high?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, meat does not contain carbohydrates/sugars, so it does not raise the blood sugar.  It should also not affect the blood pressure.  Foods don't generally affect blood pressure like that.  Usually, if they do, it's due to a high amount of sodium in the diet rather than what a person is actually eating, so, in that case, switch to a salt substitute or cut out salt as much as possible.

Question 3

can i eat a bit of liver every few weeks and take cod liver? i half the dose of my cod liver pills because it's  vitamin d but was wondering how much liver because i like beef liver but wanted to try real cod liver on toast. too much vitamin a?

Accepted Answer

Liver: I don't think what you're doing is unreasonable and I wouldn't worry about vitamin A toxicity. Be aware that too much organ meat ( like liver, kidney,sweetbread) ingestion is unhealthy because of high cholesterol content.

Question 4

i am always in dull stomach pain on my lower left side of abdomen after i eat pizza, ground beef, and snack cakes. but in between the pain, i get really hungry on my lower left side of abdomen. i am 23 years old and had this since 2017. what is it?

Accepted Answer

: What you are describing sounds like a food allergy,  Keep an eating food diary for at least for 2 weeks prior to your PCP appointment to discuss what foods eaten may be related to your symptoms.

Question 5

is beef liver good for diabetics?

Accepted Answer

Not good or bad: It's the same as any other organ meat. It's high in fat and can increase cholesterol, so moderation is important. Remember, the liver is where all the hormones, additives and antibiotics are stored that are given to the animal to fatten it up prior to slaughter. Makes you think twice, doesn't it?

Question 6

does dessicated beef liver powder contain the same many vitamins as fresh beef liver? or does the 'cooking' process take away the vitamins?

Accepted Answer

: Some vitamins, especially vitamin C are lost or partly lost in the process of cooking.
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Question 7

can i take a beef liver supplement and a iron supplement? the beef liver has a dose of 6 pills per day but im only taking 2 since im taking iron?

Accepted Answer

: Why are you taking both? or any?   I would check CBC ( blood count) and iron stores to see if you are iron deficient and only take supplements if you are iron deficient  and on a doctor's advice. You can land up with too much iron in your body " hemochromatosis" and that is not good  Follow up with MD,

Question 8

my daughter is 2yrs old and has alagille syndrome she is severely underwieght and waiting for a new liver to be transplanted any tips for foods to get her beefed up before transplant?

Accepted Answer

See her doctor: Symptoms and concerns like these mandate a thorough evaluation by her doctor.  Only after such an evaluation, which may include labs and radiographic examinations, can he/she let you know what's going on and how best to help her.

Question 9

my mchc result was 31.9, too low. my rbc was 4.63. how do i increase my mchc? i take ancestral sup. beef liver (contains iron) well before i decided to have any blood tests done. on keto, under 30g of carbs, etc.?

Accepted Answer

: A borderline MCHC has to be interpreted cautiously in the context of symptoms and overall labs. The risk of treating isolated borderline abnormal unexplained lab values overweighs possible benefits ( improving a number).

Question 10

if i treat the chronic inflammation in my body do you think that will gelp with my schizoaffective disorder.
alongside of that i am taking l-tyrosine and selenium with beef liver supplements and iodine for missed periods and mood swings?

Accepted Answer

Nutrition:  A low inflammation diet like the Mediterranean diet is good for anyone.  It can't hurt to try it.  However, it should not be used to replace your treatment plan.

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Can you eat beef liver when pregnant?

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Can a diabetic eat beef or pork liver with it causing blood sugar or blood pressure going high?

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Can i eat a bit of liver every few weeks and take cod liver? i half the dose of my cod liver pills because it's vitamin d but was wondering how much liver because i like beef liver but wanted to try real cod liver on toast. too much vitamin a?

A member asked:

I am always in dull stomach pain on my lower left side of abdomen after i eat pizza, ground beef, and snack cakes. but in between the pain, i get really hungry on my lower left side of abdomen. i am 23 years old and had this since 2017. what is it?

A member asked:

Is beef liver good for diabetics?

A member asked:

Does dessicated beef liver powder contain the same many vitamins as fresh beef liver? or does the 'cooking' process take away the vitamins?

A member asked:

Can i take a beef liver supplement and a iron supplement? the beef liver has a dose of 6 pills per day but im only taking 2 since im taking iron?

A member asked:

My daughter is 2yrs old and has alagille syndrome she is severely underwieght and waiting for a new liver to be transplanted any tips for foods to get her beefed up before transplant?

A member asked:

My mchc result was 31.9, too low. my rbc was 4.63. how do i increase my mchc? i take ancestral sup. beef liver (contains iron) well before i decided to have any blood tests done. on keto, under 30g of carbs, etc.?

A member asked:

If i treat the chronic inflammation in my body do you think that will gelp with my schizoaffective disorder. alongside of that i am taking l-tyrosine and selenium with beef liver supplements and iodine for missed periods and mood swings?

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