September 5, 2025

The Power of "Like Supports Like": Ancient Wisdom Backed by Science

by Janet Stott in Blog

The Forgotten Science of "Like Supports Like"

Modern science is finally shedding light on a fascinating concept that our ancestors intuitively understood.

Eating specific animal organs can directly support the health of the corresponding organs in our bodies.

Unfortunately, this groundbreaking knowledge has been largely overlooked, overshadowed by the rise of pharmaceutical interests.

What The Research Discovered

In the mid-20th century, researchers uncovered something extraordinary.

Nutrients from consumed organs don’t just spread randomly in the body.

Instead, they target and accumulate in the matching organ.

This isn’t just a theory.

It’s backed by studies that have been tucked away in old European medical journals, often written in German or French, left untranslated, and forgotten in archives.

Why Was This Knowledge Buried?

The answer lies in profit.

You can’t patent food.

But you can patent a pill.

As the pharmaceutical industry gained influence, research shifted from natural remedies, like the organ meats our ancestors relied on, to synthetic drugs.

The result?

A treasure trove of science about the healing power of food was sidelined.

Not because it was ineffective, but because it wasn’t lucrative.

What The Studies Revealed

Here’s what those studies uncovered:

Thyroid Tissue

A 1958 study showed that consuming isotope-labeled thyroid tissue led to the material concentrating specifically in the recipient’s thyroid, not elsewhere in the body (Kment, 1958).

Heart and Liver Tissue

A 1956 study found similar results with heart and liver tissue, showing that nutrients from these organs went straight to the corresponding organs in the body (Allman, 1956).

Even more exciting, these nutrients don’t just accumulate, they actively enhance and rejuvenate the targeted organs.

For example:

Liver Tissue Clinical Trials

Clinical trials on liver tissue consumption showed:

Improved liver function in 59% of participants
Reduced harmful liver enzymes
Enhanced detoxification processes (Santoro, 1993)

Thymus Tissue Studies

Studies on thymus consumption revealed:

Increased immune cell production
Improved CD4+/CD8+ ratios, critical for immune health
Better resistance to various health challenges (Cazzola, 1987)

Pancreatic Tissue Research

Research on pancreatic tissue found:

Improved digestive enzyme activity, surpassing pharmaceutical options
Better nutrient absorption
Greater effectiveness than isolated enzyme supplements (Westermarck, 1987)

Across Species

What’s truly remarkable is that this organ-specific targeting works across species.

Whether the organs come from cows, pigs, or other animals, they still support the corresponding human organs (Kalb, 1959).

This explains why traditional cultures carefully chose specific organs for targeted health benefits.

The Principle Explained

This principle of “like supports like” is simple yet powerful:

Eating liver can nourish and strengthen your liver.
Consuming heart can support your heart’s health.
Ingesting testicles or ovaries can provide targeted support for your reproductive organs.

It’s not just about getting nutrients in their most bioavailable form (though that’s a huge benefit).

It’s about delivering precise, targeted support to the organs and systems in your body that need it most.

This ancient wisdom, now backed by science, is a reminder of the incredible healing potential found in nature.

February 23, 2026

Why Most Health Routines Fail After 30 Days

I want to talk today about a pattern I see over and over again. Someone decides it’s time. New month. New plan. New supplements. New workout program. New diet. New rules. For 30 days, they’re all in. Then life catches up. The early mornings feel harder. The meal prep slips. The gym sessions shorten. The supplement routine becomes inconsistent. Motivation fades. And slowly, the whole thing unravels. Not because they lack discipline. But because they tried to change everything at once. Modern health culture encourages complexity. Stacks. Protocols. Biohacks. But our biology hasn’t changed. Our ancestors didn’t overhaul their lives every 30 days. They stuck to the fundamentals and repeated them. The Real Reason Health Routines Collapse Most routines fail because they’re built on intensity, not structure. When you overhaul: Your diet Your training Your sleep Your supplementation… all in the same week, you create friction in every area of life. And friction drains willpower. Your nervous system doesn’t love radical shifts. It loves rhythm. Health that lasts is built the same way strength is built. One repetition at a time. The Problem With “All or Nothing” The wellness industry rewards extremes. 30-day resets. Hard detoxes. Complete lifestyle overhauls. But humans struggle to sustain extremes. We sustain foundations. The people who feel strong in their 40s, 50s and beyond aren’t constantly restarting. They’ve built one base habit so solid it carries everything else. That’s the difference. A 3-Step Framework That Actually Lasts If your health routines keep stalling after 30 days, simplify. Here’s how: 1. Choose One Anchor Habit One. Not five. Not ten. One habit that feels foundational to your health. It could be: A glass of water when you wake up Eating a protein-rich lunch Taking your organ supplements daily Walking for 20 minutes after dinner Lifting weights three times a week Your anchor habit should: Be simple Be repeatable Support your energy Support your metabolism Support your resilience It should feel like a base layer, not an extra burden. For many in our community, that base layer is simply ensuring their nutritional foundations are covered every day. No guesswork. No complicated stacking. Just consistent nourishment. 2. Make It Your Foundation This is where most people go wrong. They treat habits as temporary projects. Instead, your anchor habit becomes non-negotiable. It’s not “when I feel motivated.” It’s not “when life is calm.” It’s your baseline. Think of it like brushing your teeth. You don’t debate it. You just do it. When your foundation is solid, everything else becomes easier: Energy stabilises. Cravings reduce. Training feels more supported. Focus improves. Foundational nutrition is often the quiet driver behind sustainable change. When your body receives what it actually recognises, it stops fighting you. That’s why we created Complete Beast, a simple, nose-to-tail foundation designed to support everyday nourishment without complexity. No synthetic stacks. No rotating protocols. Just whole-food organ support in one place. 3. Build From There and Track Consistency, Not Perfection Once your anchor habit feels automatic (usually 4–6 weeks), then you add one more layer. For example: Add strength training Or Meditation Improve your bedtime routine Limit screen time Or refine food quality But only once the base is stable. And when you track progress, don’t track perfection. Track consistency. Did you show up 80% of the time? That’s success. Health isn’t built in perfect streaks. It’s built in accumulated days. Small wins, stacked quietly. What Real Progress Looks Like It doesn’t look dramatic. It looks like: Fewer energy crashes Clearer thinking Stronger training sessions Better recovery Steady resilience Nothing flashy. Just stability. And stability compounds. That’s the philosophy behind modern ancestral nutrition. Simple inputs. Recognisable nutrients. Daily rhythm. Pure nutrition lasts because it’s consistent. Before You Start Another 30-Day Plan… Ask yourself: What is my one anchor? Build that. Protect it. Repeat it. Everything else can come later. Strength in simplicity always outlasts intensity. And your body will thank you for choosing consistency over chaos.

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February 16, 2026

Complete Beast | Whole Food Nose-to-Tail Organ Nutrition

Complete Beast This one has been a long time in the making, and honestly, I couldn’t be more excited to finally share it with you. Complete Beast is officially live and available to buy from today. Now… let’s talk about why we made it, and the science behind it, because this product isn't just another “wellness supplement.” This is real food, in its most complete form. How Complete Beast Was Born A few years ago, my son Rob (chef and all-round food genius) said something that completely stopped me in my tracks: “Mum… why don’t we just freeze-dry a whole beast and encapsulate it?” At first, I’ll admit it, I was doubtful. Because if you know anything about organ-based nutrition, you know this isn’t a simple process. The sourcing. The preparation. The freeze-drying. The blending. The ratios. The quality control. It’s a lot. But once I got past the complexity, I realised something: It was one of the best ideas I’d ever heard. Nose-to-Tail; The Way Humans Always Ate So, together with an athlete friend of mine, we started building what would become Complete Beast. Not just liver.Not just “organ meat.”Not just the trendy bits. But the whole animal, nose-to-tail, the way our ancestors consumed it. And yes… I mean all of it. Organs.Glands.Cartilage.Bone.Marrow.Even the eyes. Because every part of the animal holds a different nutritional purpose. Different minerals. Different peptides. Different fat-soluble vitamins. Different growth factors. The animal isn’t designed to be eaten in parts. It’s designed to be eaten as a whole. The Science Behind It Modern nutrition loves reductionism. We isolate nutrients.We extract compounds.We try to mimic food in a lab. But ancestral nutrition works differently. It’s built on synergy. When you consume the whole animal, especially the organs and connective tissues, you’re getting nutrients in the exact form nature intended: balanced, bioavailable, and complementary. This is where Weston A. Price’s philosophy comes in so beautifully: “Like supports like.” In other words: organs support organs glands support glands connective tissue supports connective tissue This is traditional nutrition, validated by modern science. Why This Matters More Than Ever My reasoning for making this product wasn’t just about nutrients. It was about honour. Because ancestral humans never wasted a beast. They didn’t throw away the organs.They didn’t discard the cartilage.They didn’t toss the bones into the landfill. They used it all, with care, respect, and deep understanding. And look at us now. The rubbish bins are creaking under the weight of our excess and extravagance.We waste more than we consume.And we’ve forgotten how to nourish ourselves properly. Complete Beast is our way of returning to something real. Something respectful.Something sustainable.Something deeply nourishing. Designed for Every Pantry Complete Beast was designed to be a staple, not something “special” you take for a month and forget about. This is pantry nutrition. So you can say, with confidence: “I’m getting the nutrition I need to stay healthy every day.” Even if you don’t love cooking liver.Even if you don’t have access to nose-to-tail foods.Even if you’re busy, travelling, training, or juggling a busy schedule. This is ancestral nutrition made simple for modern life. Complete Beast is Here I'm so proud of this product. Because it’s much more than a supplement. It’s a return to the way we were always meant to eat. Whole animal. Whole nourishment. No wastage. Complete Beast is live and ready for your pantry today.

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February 9, 2026

Why We Created Complete Beast | A New Standard In Daily Nutrition

Resetting the Standard for Everyday Nutrition Complete Beast is now available to pre-order, and will start shipping from our store on the 16th of February. That sounds incredible to say out loud. Not only because it’s a new product, but because of what Complete Beast represents. This is the point we’ve been working towards since Marty and I started Homegrown Primal all those years ago. Complete Beast is the nutritional foundation of the Homegrown Primal range. The everyday baseline. The product everything else builds from. And it didn’t happen by accident. A Path of Discovery From the beginning, our intention has been shaped by a single thought:to restore the ancestral nutrients modern diets leave out. That commitment led us deep into nose-to-tail nutrition, not as a trend, but as a way of understanding how the human body is actually meant to be nourished. Over time, we kept coming back to the same realisation: Even people who eat well often lack a true nutritional base. Modern solutions tend to fill that gap with synthetic multivitamins and isolated nutrients. But that model never sat right with us. So we didn’t rush to replace it.We took our time to understand what should exist instead. Why Synthetic Multivitamins Aren’t the Answer Most multivitamins are constructed from individual compounds, vitamins and minerals. They're separated from food and delivered in isolation. Human biology doesn’t work that way. Nutrients are meant to arrive together, supported by cofactors, enzymes, fats, and proteins that help the body recognise and use them effectively. That’s how food works. That’s how humans evolved to be nourished. Historically, organ foods played this role. They weren’t eaten to correct deficiencies.They were eaten regularly to prevent them. That understanding became the backbone of Complete Beast. Complete Beast: The Everyday Baseline Complete Beast is designed to be where your nutrition starts. After more than five years of formulation and refinement, it delivers a true nose-to-tail solution, bringing together 13 organs and glands, freeze-dried to preserve nature’s most bioavailable nutrients, in one simple daily product. It fits naturally alongside: An animal-based or carnivore way of eating A whole-food, ingredient-conscious diet A modern lifestyle where simplicity matters This isn’t a targeted supplement.It isn’t a stack.It isn’t about chasing outcomes. It’s the foundation. Where Does Complete Beast Fit? Complete Beast is designed to cover your daily nutritional base, the layer that supports the body as a whole. From there, the rest of the Homegrown Primal range exists to provide targeted support, depending on your needs, goals, or life stage. Some people choose to layer in additional organ support for areas like cognition, hormones, recovery, iron status, or connective tissue health. Others keep things simple and build from the foundation over time. Think of Complete Beast as the starting point.Everything else provides focused support built on top of that base. Why Organ-Based Nutrition Forms the Base First and foremost, Complete Beast is food. That means protein, real protein, supplying the amino acids required for: Tissue repair Enzyme production Hormone signalling Immune communication Metabolic health But protein is only part of the picture. Organ foods provide vitamins and minerals in the forms the body recognises, working together, not in isolation. Complete Beast naturally delivers: Bioavailable heme iron to support oxygen transport Vitamin B12 and the full B-complex for energy metabolism CoQ10 for cellular energy production Zinc and selenium to support immune resilience A broad spectrum of essential amino acids No fillers.No synthetics.Nothing added or taken away. Just 100% pure, grass-fed beef sourced from New Zealand farms. Supporting the Body as a Whole System The body doesn’t operate in compartments. Energy production influences immunity.Oxygen delivery supports endurance and cognition.Structural integrity underpins resilience. Nutrition should reflect that interconnected reality. Each organ included in Complete Beast contributes to the support of: Cardiovascular function Immune resilience Respiratory efficiency Nervous system health Skeletal integrity Overall vitality This is why Complete Beast isn’t designed to “target” a single system. It’s designed to support the whole system, consistently, every day. Strength in Simplicity We didn’t create Complete Beast to simplify everything. We created it to simplify your nutritional foundation. The base layer of nutrition shouldn’t require constant planning or decision-making. It should be steady, reliable, and easy to maintain, so that any additional support you choose to add is intentional, not reactive. Complete Beast removes friction at the foundation level: No guessing whether your base nutrition is covered No nutritional gaps hiding behind good intentions From there, targeted organ support can be layered in as needed, depending on your goals, your training, your life stage, or what your body is asking for. Complete Beast sets the standard for everyday foundational nutrition, while the rest of the Homegrown Primal range allows you to go deeper, with purpose. Who Complete Beast Is For Complete Beast is for anyone who has ever asked the questions: What organs do I need daily? What does my body need, every day, to be properly supported? Complete Beast is where your nutrition starts, your daily baseline. It’s designed to sit seamlessly alongside an animal-based diet or a whole-food diet, giving you confidence that your foundations are covered. It's not another pill with promises.Just pure nutrition that works. One Week Out. The Most Complete Base We’ve Ever Created With one week to go until we start shipping, this feels less like a release and more like a marker. Complete Beast represents the most complete base nutrient mix we’ve ever created, and the clearest expression of what Homegrown Primal stands for. This isn’t about novelty.It isn’t about hype. It’s about resetting the foundations for everyday nutrition, and returning to what has always worked. We're so grateful to finally be bringing this product to you, our incredible tribe. Complete Beast. Daily Nutrition. Designed by Nature.

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February 2, 2026

Organs: Nature's Original Superfood

Organs aren’t new. They’ve nourished humans for thousands of years, long before supplements, supermarkets, or nutrition labels existed. Yet today, they’ve been pushed aside, hidden behind the bright colours and fanfare of processed foods that are empty of real nutrition. Thankfully, there’s a shift happening. More people are returning to natural ways of eating, and organs are finding their way back onto the menu. And for good reason. Why Organ Meats Are So Nutrient Dense Organs are among the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. They contain vitamins and minerals in their most natural, bioavailable form, the way the body recognises and uses them best. Unlike isolated synthetic nutrients, organs provide nutrition in balance. Iron comes with its cofactors. B vitamins work together. Fat-soluble vitamins arrive packaged the way nature intended. This is why traditional cultures prized organs and often reserved them for those most in need of nutrition. Why Take Organ Supplements Instead of Eating Organs? We would prefer you to eat the organ, beef liver is delicious if cooked well. But for many people, organs are hard to source, or they are nervous about preparing and cooking them. There are also organs that rarely make it to the butcher or supermarket, like brain or testes, yet they offer very specific nutritional benefits. That’s why we developed our range of organ supplements. They are ethically sourced, freeze-dried, and encapsulated. This process preserves nutrients while making organs easy to include in everyday life. You get access to specialised organs and their unique nutrition, without needing to cook or source them yourself. Do I Need Organ Supplements If I Eat a Healthy Diet? Even with a good diet, many people still fall short on key nutrients like iron, B vitamins, zinc, and fat-soluble vitamins. Stress, training, pregnancy, illness and recovery all increase nutrient demand. Organ supplements can help support nutritional needs during these times, even when you’re eating well. Do Organ Supplements Taste or Smell Strong? No. Our organs are freeze-dried and encapsulated, so you don’t experience the flavour or smell often associated with organ meats, just the benefits. Can You Take Organ Supplements Every Day? Yes, when used as directed. These are whole foods, not synthetic isolates. If you’re new to organ supplements, starting slowly and listening to how your body responds is always a wise approach. Who Are Organ Supplements Good For? Organ supplements are popular with active people who want strong, foundational nutrition. They’re also commonly used by people who are: Low in energy Struggling with iron levels Supporting gut health Navigating hormonal changes Rebuilding immunity Recovering from stress or illness Rather than pushing the body, organ supplements work to support it. How Long Do Organ Supplements Take to Work? Some people notice changes within a week, while others may take a month or more. Organs work at a deep, cellular level. They’re not a quick fix, they’re about steady support and consistency over time. Are Organ Supplements Just a Trend? The interest in organ supplements may be trending, but the food itself is timeless. Organs were prized long before supplements existed. What we’re seeing now is a return to nutrient-dense, traditional foods in a modern, accessible form. Final Thoughts on Organ Supplements and Ancestral Nutrition Organ supplements are about coming back to foods our bodies are designed to thrive on. Whether you’re curious, rebuilding, or simply looking for deeper nourishment, organs offer one of the most grounding and supportive forms of nutrition available. Sometimes, the most powerful solution isn’t something new, it’s something we’ve known all along.

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The Power of "Like Supports Like": Ancient Wisdom Backed by Science

The Forgotten Science of "Like Supports Like"

What The Research Discovered

Why Was This Knowledge Buried?