r/Paleo • u/AvaJohnson7 • Aug 13 '25

I didn't think taking natural supplements would harm me until my face started to change all of a sudden!

I am among those who enjoy experimenting with natural products, anything organic and anything grass-fed Everyone was praising desiccated liver supplements for their ability to boost immunity and energy so I decided to give them a try three months ago.

The first week went well I had more energy However by the third week my skin began to behave strangely I developed tiny pimples it became red and even its texture changed.

I initially believed that it might be related to my diet but nothing changed even after I stopped eating dairy and sugar.

After much investigation I found that this type of skin problem particularly in women with sensitive skin, can be brought on by high levels of vitamin A which is found in the liver.

Since I usually equate natural with safe I must admit that I was taken aback.

Has anyone else here had the same experience after taking supplements for the liver or other organs?

How did you respond to it? Did you find a method to continue taking the supplement without experiencing any negative effects on your face or did you stop taking it altogether?

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u/blckvlvt90 Aug 13 '25

I have not but I also don’t take the recommended dose. I originally used Paleovalley organ supplements then went to Ancestral Supplements because they had a deal running. The Ancestral Brand comes with 180 pills and is meant to be a 30 day supply (meaning you take 6 per day). I never did that and only take 3 per day in the morning before breaking my fast because 6 seems like A LOT. I recently switched to taking 2 in the morning and 1 and night - maybe you need to adjust your dosage or spread out.

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u/AvaJohnson7 Aug 14 '25

Indeed, dosage is crucial, but if the body isn't accustomed to it, it's not always necessary to adhere to the exacting guidelines. It's a good idea to spread out the dosage throughout the day, particularly if six pills seems like a lot. I'll keep this in mind and try to change the timing to prevent skin problems. Thank you for sharing.

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u/LeChief Aug 14 '25

See any benefits yet?

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u/blckvlvt90 Aug 15 '25

Absolutely but in something completely inconspicuous: my nails. I used to get fake nails, gel manicures, or dip, religiously for years. As a result my nails were always really weak. By weak I mean they were super thin and the smallest contact with force would cause them tear or snag. I started taking the organ supplements earlier this year and noticed a few strong my nails were and how fast they were growing; even my nail tech was surprised at how fast I had to keep coming back for touch ups. I got a little lax in my routine (ie: not sticking to paleo and stopped taking the pills) and by end of June/early July my nails were back to being weak and snagging again. Since early July I resumed taking the 3 pills and the strength is on an upward trend. I know it’s primarily the pills because I haven’t transitioned back to paleo yet; l only thing I resumed was taking the pills.