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Grass-Fed Bovine Intestines - 180 capsules

  • Natural source of selenium and vitamin B12; source of gut-specific building blocks
  • New Zealand pasture cattle
  • 100% grass-fed
  • 100% freeze-dried and non-defatted
  • 180 capsules
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Ingredients & Usage
Contents: 180 capsules
Ingredients per serving: 1500 mg freeze-dried New Zealand grass-fed bovine intestine, 1500 mg freeze-dried New Zealand grass-fed tripe/bovine stomach
Instructions for use: Take 6 capsules daily or as directed by a physician or therapist.
Allergens: None
Other ingredients: Bovine-origin gelatin (capsule)
Good to know: A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied diet. Store in a cool, dry, dark place and out of the reach of children.
EU standard: Not applicable
FAQ
Why should I take Beef Intestines and what makes Ancestral Supplements different?

Intestine and tripe (beef stomach) are a staple in almost every traditional cuisine and, according to the 'like supports like' principle, the organ of choice for your own gut lining: rich in collagen, elastin, glycosaminoglycans, gut-specific peptides and the building blocks of the mucosal layer. Ancestral Beef Intestines contains 1,500 mg of freeze-dried small intestine and 1,500 mg of tripe per daily dose, with no liver. Traditional cultures all over the world ate animals nose to tail and regarded the organs as the most nourishing part: liver, heart, kidney, spleen and glands contain more vitamins, minerals, peptides and cofactors per gram than muscle meat. The 'like supports like' principle from those traditions holds that by eating an organ you take in the same building blocks that the corresponding organ in your own body uses. Ancestral Supplements delivers that nourishment in capsule form, for anyone who does not like the taste of organ meat, cannot get hold of it or does not want to prepare it every day. So it is not an isolated extract or a medicine, but freeze-dried food. Ancestral Supplements uses only organs from cattle (and, for the thymus, sheep) that graze outdoors all year round in New Zealand and Australia: grass-fed and grass-finished, with no added hormones, antibiotics, pesticides or GMOs. The organs are freeze-dried raw (not heated, not defatted), so the heat-sensitive vitamins, enzymes and fat-soluble nutrients are preserved. There are no fillers, flow agents, stearates or anti-caking agents; the only addition is the bovine gelatin capsule. Every batch is tested by an independent laboratory and the company operates under GMP certification.

What nutrients does Beef Intestines naturally contain?

Per 6 capsules, 1,500 mg of freeze-dried beef intestine and 1,500 mg of tripe with collagen (types I and III), elastin, glycosaminoglycans, mucopolysaccharides, gut peptides, vitamin B12, zinc and selenium. No liver, so virtually no vitamin A. Levels are not standardised.

How do I take the capsules and how many a day?

The standard dose is 6 capsules a day (3,000 mg), taken all at once or spread over the day, with or without food. Start with 1 to 2 capsules for the first few days and add one capsule every couple of days until you reach 6, so your body can get used to it. At 6 a day, a jar of 180 capsules lasts 30 days. Because this is freeze-dried food, you can also open the capsules and mix the powder into a smoothie, yoghurt or (not too hot) food; expect a pronounced meaty taste.

Can I get a reaction when I start?

Most people notice nothing in particular when they start. Around 5 to 10 percent, especially people with a sensitive immune system or an autoimmune condition, experience mild complaints in the first week such as nausea, headache, fatigue or an unsettled stomach. This is usually temporary. If so, build up more slowly (1 capsule a day, adding one every 3 days), take the capsules with food and a large glass of water, and lower the dose if it persists. If the complaints do not disappear within a few days of lowering the dose, stop and consult your doctor or therapist.

What is the difference compared with L-glutamine or a 'leaky gut' formula?

A leaky-gut formula combines isolated substances such as L-glutamine, zinc carnosine, aloe and liquorice in standardised doses. Beef Intestines is the organ itself, with the natural building blocks of the gut lining in food form. They are not mutually exclusive: many people use Beef Intestines as daily nourishment and a targeted formula or L-glutamine during a recovery period.

Does Beef Intestines contain liver or probiotics?

No, neither. The product contains only freeze-dried intestine and tripe, so virtually no vitamin A, and it is not a probiotic: because of the freeze-drying and processing it contains no live bacteria. If you want to support your gut flora, combine it with a probiotic (for example Smidge or Atrantil Pro). It combines very well with Beef Liver or Beef Organs.

Is this suitable for children, during pregnancy or alongside medication, and can I combine it?

Adults and children can use these products; after all, it is food. For children the dose is adjusted to body weight: a child of 20 to 30 kg, for example, takes 1 to 2 capsules a day (open them into food if you like). During pregnancy and breastfeeding there is no objection to organ meat as such, but keep an eye on your total vitamin A intake from liver and consult your midwife. If you take medication or have an autoimmune condition, consult your doctor first. Yes. Ancestral products are food and can be used alongside each other and alongside other supplements. Two things to keep in mind: many products contain liver, so add up the total amount of liver and keep an eye on your vitamin A intake (see the question about liver); and hormone-containing glands (thyroid, adrenal, testicle) are best not all taken at full dose at the same time. A popular base is Beef Liver or Beef Organs plus Beef Bone Marrow; to that you add a specific organ for your goal.

Does this product contain allergens and how do I store it?

The product contains beef (and bovine gelatin as the capsule) and is therefore not suitable for vegetarians, vegans or people with a beef allergy (alpha-gal). Beyond that it contains no gluten, dairy, soy, nuts, egg, fish, shellfish, sugar, colourings, preservatives or fillers. New Zealand and Australia are officially free of BSE (mad cow disease). Store the jar closed in a cool, dry and dark place, such as a kitchen cupboard; the fridge is not necessary. Freeze-dried organ powder attracts moisture, so close the jar straight after use and leave the silica gel sachet inside. Unopened and sealed, the product keeps until the date on the label; once opened, preferably use it up within 3 months.