There is a growing awareness of some of the damaging ingredients found in pre-packaged meals, particularly those that feed and grow the next generation. More parents are starting to turn away from the convenience of pre-packaged baby foods and are returning to traditional ways to nourish their little ones through consciously sourced, nutrient-dense wholefoods.

Gram-for-gram, Beef Liver is one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet and is once again making an appearance in many family’s home-prepped meals. Beef Liver is an incredibly nutritious wholefood, packed with nutrients that are essential for children’s proper growth and development.

Freeze-dried Beef Liver Powder is an excellent way to access premium quality organic beef liver without any of the guesswork, however many are unsure how much  beef liver for toddlers and children is the right amount. This blog will outline the suggested beef liver serving sizes for children and ways beef liver powder can be introduced.

Key Nutrients for Growing Children

Beef liver powder for kids is loaded with nutrients essential for growing bodies, some of which include:

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is especially important for growing children because of its contribution to healthy brain and nervous system function. B12 also plays a critical role in energy production and red blood cell formation, aiding in proper growth and development.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is known for its role in maintaining healthy teeth, bones, skin, and soft tissues. It also aids in maintaining a healthy immune system and assisting in the proper functioning of the heart, kidneys, lungs, and other organs.

Vitamin B9 (Folate)

Folate has a close relationship with B12, with both vitamins depending on each other to work properly. Similar to B12, Folate is crucial during periods of rapid growth as it helps our tissues & cells to grow and function.

Heme Iron

Heme Iron is incredibly important for brain development and immune function.  Beef Liver contains bioavailable heme Iron (Iron in its most usable form) and the synergistic nutrients such as copper, folate & vitamin B12 which assist with iron uptake in the body.

Beef Liver Powder Children’s Dosage

As beef liver powder is a natural wholefood simply freeze-dried with nothing added, beef liver for kids can be integrated as soon as solid foods are introduced from around 6 months of age.

The serving sizes below are based on the recommended Vitamin A intake for children and the amounts of Vitamin A found specifically in Cell Squared Organic Beef Liver Powder. Per 3 g adult dosage (6 capsules or 1 tsp powder), Cell Squared Organic Beef Liver Powder contains 960mcg (3200IU) Vitamin A (as verified through nutritional testing).

When using beef liver powder for babies & children, we recommend sprinkling food with approximately 1/4 of the adult dosage a few times a week .

The Australian Nutrient Reference Values (Vitamin A | Nutrient Reference Values (nrv.gov.au) recommend the daily Vitamin A intake to be:

With this noted, the average beef liver dosages we would recommend for children are:

Nutritional needs for children can be highly individual, so we also always recommend speaking with your health practitioner to ensure the micronutrients in beef liver powder are complimenting the rest of your little one's diet. A qualified health practitioner will also be able to diagnose any deficiencies and prescribe a tailored protocol highlighting liver supplements for kids to remedy these.

How to Include Beef Liver Powder in Children’s diets

Our community has been getting especially creative with the ways they integrate beef liver into their children’s meals. Some ways to integrate beef liver powder for babies, toddlers and children include:

• Mixing through puree for babies
• Smoothies
• Soups & Broths
• Avocado mash
• Liver Meatballs
• Homemade sugar free ice-cream

For more meal inspiration check out our recipe section packed with delicious animal based recipes.

Our Freeze-Dried Liver Powder is 100% Australian Certified Organic, and free from preservatives, fillers, hormones, heavy metals, & synthetics of any kind. Our Beef Liver Powder’s nutritional panel is also the most verified through independent nutritional testing, so you can be guaranteed you are nourishing your family with only the best.

Shop our ACO Organic Beef Liver Powder, or our Organic Beef Liver Capsules for kids.

References

www.eatforhealth.gov.au/nutrient-reference-values/nutrients/vitamin-a

Medical Disclaimer

All content and information on this website is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Although we strive to provide accurate general information, the information presented here is not a substitute for any kind of professional advice, and you should not rely solely on this information.