# Organ Supplement Ingredients Explained

Source: https://huntressorgansupplement.com/blog/organ-supplement-ingredients-explained/

An organ supplement ingredient list should be short and plain. The organs by name, the capsule shell, and nothing you cannot pronounce. This page walks through each line you will see.

## The organ names come first

Liver, heart, kidney, spleen and other organs are listed by name on a clear label. What each one is as a food is covered in our single-organ guides, starting with [beef liver capsules explained](/blog/beef-liver-capsules-explained/).

## The capsule shell

Most capsules are gelatin or cellulose. The shell is not an organ ingredient; it just holds the dried powder and removes the taste. The powder and capsule forms are compared in [organ supplement powder or capsules](/blog/organ-supplement-powder-or-capsules/).

## Serving weight is the real number

Milligrams of dried organ per serving is the figure that lets you compare products. How servings are stated is covered in [organ supplement serving size](/blog/organ-supplement-serving-size/).

## What a long list can mean

A long list is not always a problem, but every extra line should have a clear job. Our full [label reading guide](/blog/how-to-read-an-organ-supplement-label/) shows the order to check lines in.

## FAQ

### What should an organ supplement ingredient list show?

The organs by name and the capsule shell material. A short, plain list is the norm for this kind of product.

### Is the capsule shell an organ ingredient?

No. Gelatin or cellulose shells just hold the dried organ powder and remove the taste.

### What number matters most on the list?

Milligrams of dried organ per serving. That is the figure that makes products comparable.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Nothing on this site is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Talk to a qualified professional before changing your diet or starting a supplement.