Yes—eating high-quality beef liver and oysters during pregnancy is not only safe, it’s incredibly beneficial.

Support your body (and baby!) with nutrient-dense, naturally sourced beef liver and oyster—rich in bioavailable vitamins and minerals essential for fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery.

✅ Pregnancy Safe... no... CRUCIAL

✅ Fertility Support for Her and Him

✅ No synthetic vitamins—just real food nutrients

Much of the fear around liver in pregnancy stems from misunderstandings about vitamin A. While excessive vitamin A in the form of synthetic retinoids (like those found in Accutane) can cause birth defects, the natural form of vitamin A found in beef liver—retinol—is packaged by nature with enzymes, co-factors, and nutrients that support safe and optimal absorption.

A 2002 review published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that dietary vitamin A from food sources like liver is not associated with birth defects, even when intake exceeds the RDA. In fact, many pregnant women today aren’t getting enough vitamin A for optimal fetal development.

Folic acid is essential during pregnancy, particularly in the early weeks when the fetal neural tube is forming. Adequate folate intake helps prevent serious birth defects of the brain and spine, such as spina bifida and anencephaly [1]. That’s why it's a foundational ingredient in nearly all prenatal vitamins.

What many don’t realize is that beef liver is one of the most concentrated natural sources of folate. A 100g serving of beef liver provides approximately 260 mcg of folate—around 65% of the recommended daily intake for pregnant women [2]. This folate is in its naturally occurring, bioavailable form (5-MTHF), which is easier for the body to absorb and use compared to synthetic folic acid—especially for women with MTHFR gene variants that reduce folic acid conversion [3].

In addition to folate, beef liver delivers a synergistic package of nutrients vital for pregnancy, including vitamin A, iron, choline, and vitamin B12. These work together to support fetal development, red blood cell production, and maternal well-being. When paired with oysters—a rich source of zinc, iodine, and selenium—you get a fertility- and pregnancy-supporting nutrient powerhouse straight from nature.

For those seeking a real-food-based alternative or complement to prenatal vitamins, grass-fed beef liver offers a safe and effective way to support a healthy pregnancy.

Heard liver is unsafe in pregnancy? The truth is: natural vitamin A from whole-food sources like beef liver is safe when consumed in appropriate amounts. Unlike synthetic retinoids (like Accutane), liver delivers vitamin A in its natural matrix, making it bioavailable and balanced.

Each daily serving contains ~2,000 IU of vitamin A—well within safe limits and perfect for supporting healthy fetal development.

What’s Inside (and What’s Not)

🧡 100% Grass-Fed Beef Liver

🦪 Sustainably Harvested New Zealand Oysters

🥬 Freeze-Dried to Preserve Nutrients

🚫 No Fillers, Additives, or Synthetics

🌱 Paleo & Whole30 Friendly

Most guidelines suggest limiting liver to 1–2 servings per week during pregnancy due to vitamin A concerns. However, 1–2 capsules of desiccated beef liver per day typically contains far less than a single serving of cooked liver, while still delivering meaningful amounts of nutrients.

For example, our Jool Wellness Beef Liver + Oyster capsules offer:

• ~1,500–2,000 IU of natural vitamin A (vs. 9,000 IU in a 3 oz piece of cooked liver)
• ~2 mg of iron
• 5 mg of zinc
  ...and many other essential nutrients, all in their natural forms.

Suggested Use

• Take 2–4 capsules daily with food. Each serving provides meaningful doses of vitamin A, iron, B vitamins, zinc, selenium, and more—without the liver taste or prep.