Organic & Grass-Fed Optimised Female

Optimised Female is intended to support women experiencing moderate to significant symptoms related to cycle irregularity, hormonal imbalances, perimenopause and menopause. Customers who notice the most success with Optimised Female tend to be those using it to support hormonal changes, symptoms associated with endocrine conditions, or hormonal imbalances that cause symptoms such as painful periods, PMS or irregular cycles. We recommend reading the product reviews to determine whether you feel Optimised Female is right for you, or reaching out to our customer support team who will be more than happy to advise you. If you are not experiencing moderate to significant symptoms and are simply looking to support your wellbeing, we recommend choosing our Organic Grass Fed Beef Liver and Celtic Oyster supplements instead, which provide nutritional support to nourish female wellbeing.

There is no magic pill for fixing hormonal imbalances, and it’s important to understand that even though Optimised Female can be a powerful support, your diet and lifestyle matter too. Stress, protein intake, exercise, sleep and processed foods can all play a role in how you feel, and just as every woman is unique, every woman’s response to Optimised Female is unique too, depending upon life stage, hormonal balance and nutrient status. Remember that if you are not experiencing significant symptoms, you may not need hormonal support from Optimised Female, and our Organic Grass Fed Beef Liver and Celtic Oysters might be a more suitable choice for you. Our customer support team are here to help if you have questions. 

To learn more about female wellbeing and how to support it, read our Women’s Health Series part 1 here and part 2 here. 

Optimised Female contains key nutrients to support female health, including B vitamins, vitamin A, iron, copper, selenium, zinc and epidermal growth factors.

Depending upon your hormonal balance, life stage, gut health, nutrient status, diet and lifestyle, your experience of Optimised Female will be different to others’. Some women notice significant shifts with as little as 1-2 capsules, whilst others need a higher dose to feel a change. Please see our dosage recommendations (in our image gallery at the top of the page) for guidance as to how to start Optimised Female. Always increase capsules gradually. Signs that the amount you are taking may be a little too much include worsening of symptoms you had prior to starting Optimised Female, prolonged skin breakouts, severe mood swings, or heavier periods. If you are unsure whether the amount you are taking is right for you, feel free to contact our customer support team, who will be happy to help. 

Reviews from people consuming the organs found in Optimised Female state they’ve experienced support in: 

• Support with fewer cycle symptoms
• Support with cycle regulation/return of cycle
• Hormonal support regardless of age where there is hormone dysregulation
• Support with symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause symptoms (hot flashes, hormone imbalances, sleep disruption, acne, mood)
• Balanced mood (decreased stress and improved temperament)
• Healthier skin, alleviation of adult acne (specifically cystic acne)
• Easier to manage weight 
• Support for sleep quality
• Support for overall female hormone, reproductive/fertility health
• Improved energy & mental clarity and overall wellbeing 
• Support for symptoms associated with PCOS/Endometriosis
• Support with healthier libido
• Support with postpartum hormone regulation support

It’s all about consistency. As our products are completely natural and essentially made of powerful foods, it may take a few weeks to notice the full benefits. Ultimately however, the benefits you’ll receive are deeper, longer lasting and far less likely to come with any side effects than synthetic supplements. Everyone is different; some people notice benefits immediately, whereas others will take a little longer. We recommend allowing around 12 weeks to notice the full benefits, as this is the minimum amount of time required by scientific studies to show results. The very best way to feel maximum benefit is to take the best dosage for you, and to be consistent with taking your supplements. 

Based on reviews from people consuming the organs found in Optimised Female state they've experienced support with: 

• Cycle regulation - support in over all cycle / menstruation length (cycle length returned to a healthier range (approx 28 days) and length of menstruation returned to a healthier range (5-7 days) and improved regularity in flow during menstruation
• Ovulation support
• Support with cycle symptom regulation (decreased cramping, back pain, acne, mood swings, sleep disruption)
• Supportive in mood - many reported feeling calmer overall, increased energy and consistency in mood/temperament 
• Support with symptoms like cramping/soreness prior to and during cycle

Based on reviews from women taking these organs they may support regulate/balance hormones, possibly resulting in mood stabilisation and the alleviation of other symptoms associated with perimenopause, menopause and post menopause such as hot flashes, acne, insomnia, low energy, low libido, etc. 

As Optimised Female works to balance female hormones and contains a number of nutrients known to benefit fertility, it may be effective in supporting hormonal health through menopause. Many customers have contacted us and left reviews to say how much it has supported them through perimenopause and menopause:

“Love it! My primenopausal symptoms are much more manageable. I have been taking it for about a month and I can feel a massive improvement. I already ordered the second bottle.” - Katre. M

“Love this product! Having suffered with a number of peri-menopausal symptoms, Optimised female appears to have reduced a number of these..reduce brain fog and more energy to actually push myself again. Love it!” - Hayley. H

“I’ve rarely bought a supplement and felt immediate effects, but I noticed a difference within a few days of taking Optimised female. I am 51 and perimenopausal, I’ve now been taking it for a couple of months (the full 6 tablets a day) and feel more energised, less irritable, and more like my old self. After the first month I had my first ‘normal’ period with no symptoms in ages. Great customer service also from Ape Nutrition.” - Helen.R

As Optimised Female works to balance female hormones and contains a number of nutrients known to benefit fertility, it may be effective in supporting reproductive health. We have a number of customers who have contacted us and left reviews to tell us how beneficial Optimised Female has been for their fertility journey:

“I first started taking Optimised Female as part of my TTC journey. As someone that was diagnosed with PCOS I wanted to ensure I primed my body nutritionally as best as possible before conceiving of which this supplement (alongside an ancestral diet and lifestyle) provided me with great hope. Well, I couldn’t believe how quickly we conceived (my husband was also on optimised male too)! I also noticed that my mood and energy were much more stable which was a welcomed side effect.” - Kay

“Have been taking for a few months and have really noticed a difference , have pain free periods and also have started my fertility journey and since taking these my AMH levels have risen . Absolutely incredible and am so grateful to have found them.” - Suzy

As Optimised Female works to balance female hormones and contains a number of nutrients known to benefit fertility, it may be effective in supporting specific hormonal issues. We have a number of customers who have contacted us and left reviews to tell us how much it has helped them:

“I first started taking Optimised Female as part of my TTC journey. As someone that was diagnosed with PCOS I wanted to ensure I primed my body nutritionally as best as possible before conceiving of which this supplement (alongside an ancestral diet and lifestyle) provided me with great hope. Well, I couldn’t believe how quickly we conceived (my husband was also on optimized male too)! I also noticed that my mood and energy were much more stable which was a welcomed side effect.” - Kay

“Such a game changer for women! I suffer from the most painful periods, which would keep me up all night with cramps. Since taking optimised female my periods have become lighter and less painful. For the first time in years I’ve slept through the night during my period. My energy levels in general have increased significantly and I’m lifting heavier. I must admit I was a bit sceptical before I tried these but they’ve honestly made a massive difference and it feels so good to not be popping ibuprofen constantly”. - Sabrina

“I've been taking Optimised Female alongside their Collagen and Beef Liver for a few months now, and I can confidently say that Optimised Female has been the most transformational addition to my wellness routine. I have stage 4 endometriosis and navigating hormone imbalances, chronic pain, fatigue, and anxiety has been a daily battle for years. Since introducing Optimised Female, I've noticed an enormous shift in how my body feels throughout my entire cycle. My hormone regulation feels more balanced, and even the intense pain I usually experience is more manageable. For the first time in a long time, I feel like I'm not at the mercy of my body. Taking Optimised Female has helped me feel like I have my life back- more energy, more clarity, more ease. It's not just another supplement on my shelf; it's a daily act of support I give to my body. For anyone navigating hormonal health or chronic fatigue, this could be a powerful ally in your healing journey.” - Lydia. H

Optimised Female is one of our most powerful products, so we recommend starting with a low dose and gradually increasing until you either notice a change in symptoms, or you reach the maximum recommended dose of 6 capsules. The amount each person needs is unique to them. Try the guide below when starting your capsules:

E.g.

- Week 1 - 1 capsule per day

- Week 2 - 2 capsules per day

- Week 3 - 3 capsules per day

- Week 4 - 4 capsules per day

- Week 5 - 5 capsules per day

- Week 6 - 6 capsules per day

Whilst none of our supplements are specifically formulated for pregnancy, many of our customers choose to take a low dose of Beef Organs to support nutrient intake throughout this time. Organ meats can contribute to a healthy pregnancy, as you can read in this article by Dr Lily Nichols, and our Nose-To-Tail Pregnancy Guide, though it is important to do your own research and make educated choices. We feel our Organic Grass Fed Beef Organs supplement is preferable over Optimised Female during pregnancy, as it does not interfere with the body’s natural hormonal shifts at this sensitive time. Many women find it most useful for preconception and for restoring menstrual regularity postpartum after finishing breastfeeding. 

Pregnancy is a very sensitive and personal time in life, and for this reason we urge you to seek the guidance of a health professional or nutritionist, who can guide you personally.

Although many traditional cultures prize liver as a wonderful fertility, pregnancy and postnatal food, mainstream health advice currently warns against consuming liver during pregnancy over concerns of vitamin A toxicity.

For this reason, we advise you to research this topic for yourself, speak to a health professional or nutritionist and make sure you're comfortable with your decision to consume or avoid it during this time.

From our experience... when Izzi was pregnant we really looked into this topic, and found Dr Lily Nichols' (a prenatal and postpartum dietician) book Real Food for Pregnancy very helpful (excerpt from the book / her website below). As a result Izzi made the decision to consume a small amount of Beef Liver during pregnancy and took 6 Beef Organs capsules daily. These are made from 50% Beef Liver, 25% Beef Kidney and 25% Beef Heart. Izzi felt these really helped her maintain good energy levels throughout the pregnancy and we were blessed with a healthy baby at the end. As a side note, Izzi also felt our Collagen powder really helped her during this time and as soon as our son was born, started taking our Female Vitality Starter Pack to replenish nutrients post birth.  

“Many of you reading this may have been specifically warned to not consume liver during pregnancy, precisely because it is rich in vitamin A. This has sparked controversy over the years, mostly because old studies linked high-dose synthetic supplemental vitamin A to birth defects. However, we now know that naturally occurring vitamin A does not exert this toxicity, particularly when consumed with adequate vitamin D and vitamin K2, nutrients that are also found in abundance in liver. This illustrates perfectly why obtaining nutrients from food is far safer than getting them from supplements.

As one researcher points out, “Liver and supplements are not of equivalent teratogenic potential [risk of causing birth defects]. Advice to pregnant women on the consumption of liver based on the reported teratogenicity of vitamin A supplements should be reconsidered.”

Ongoing concerns over vitamin A toxicity from liver consumption are perplexing, considering that deficiency is fairly common in pregnant women. One study found that one-third of pregnant women were borderline deficient, despite having access to plenty of vitamin A-rich foods. This essential nutrient is widely recognised for its role in normal growth and development during pregnancy, including the developing lungs, kidneys, heart, eyes, and other organs. Even the National Institutes of Health states, “pregnant women need extra vitamin A for foetal growth and tissue maintenance and for supporting their own metabolism.” Certainly, an excessive amount of any nutrient is problematic, and since vitamin A is fat-soluble, it does raise the risk of toxicity. However, given what we know about deficiency and the safety of food-sourced vitamin A, this does not defend the recommendation to avoid liver, our most valuable food source of the vitamin.”

If you are doing a water fast with zero calories, then they will break the fast, as a serving contains a very small amount of calories. However, if your fasting goals are autophagy or healing your gut microbiome, you can take the supplements without negatively impacting those goals.

Our organs come from a grass-fed and organic certified farm where the cattle are free to roam on pasture. We use heart (25%), liver (50%) and kidney (25%) to ensure a wide variety of bioavailable micronutrients. 

We gently freeze dry raw organs sourced from a grass-fed and organic certified farm to maintain as many of the fragile nutrients and enzymes found within them. 

All of the capsules containing beef organs are made from beef gelatine.