Drug & supplement interaction

Humann Superbeets Heart Chews + Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine

Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine brand name: Sudafed Cold/Flu.

Minor Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated November 2023
The bottom line Minor

Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine falls into 2 drug categories that Humann Superbeets Heart Chews can interact with; the most serious is rated minor. Each serving of HumanN SuperBeets includes 150mg of grape seed extract (2 chews).

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SeverityMinor
LikelihoodUnlikely
Interactions2
EvidenceD
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Humann Superbeets Heart Chews and Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine

These two interact in 2 distinct ways. Each one is explained separately below.

Why Are There 2 Interactions?

Humann Superbeets Heart Chews interacts with whole categories of medication. Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine falls into 2 of those categories, so it can interact with Humann Superbeets Heart Chews in 2 different ways. We’ve listed each one below — your overall risk is driven by the most serious of them (Minor).

Minor

Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates

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Why this applies to Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine

Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine falls under Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates — the group Humann Superbeets Heart Chews interacts with.

Each serving of HumanN SuperBeets includes 150mg of grape seed extract (2 chews). Laboratory studies suggest that grape seed extract might have inhibitory effects on the CYP2D6 metabolizing enzyme. If this enzyme is inhibited, drugs metabolized by it may undergo slower metabolism, potentially leading to (in many cases) higher-than-normal drug levels. Elevated drug levels can increase the risk of experiencing side effects. However, it's crucial to highlight that, as of now, there is no documented or reported instance of this specific interaction occurring in human studies.
Severity Minor Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D

Interaction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans..

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the gist with these two together. The grape seed extract in SuperBeets Heart Chews may, at least in lab dishes, slow down an enzyme called CYP2D6. Your body uses that same enzyme to break down the dextromethorphan (the cough suppressant) part of Sudafed Cold/Flu. If that breakdown is slowed, dextromethorphan could build up a bit, which in theory might mean more drowsiness, dizziness, or feeling foggy.

That said, I wouldn't lose sleep over this one. This is based only on test-tube studies, it's rated minor and unlikely, and there are no real reports of it happening in people. The pseudoephedrine portion isn't really affected here. Still, if you take these regularly, it's worth a quick chat with your pharmacist.

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Minor

Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

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Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine also falls under Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates.

Each serving of HumanN SuperBeets includes 150mg of grape seed extract (2 chews). Laboratory studies suggest that grape seed extract might have inhibitory effects on the CYP3A4 metabolizing enzyme. If this enzyme is inhibited, drugs metabolized by it may undergo slower metabolism, potentially leading to (in many cases) higher-than-normal drug levels. Elevated drug levels can increase the risk of experiencing side effects. However, it's important to point out that there is no documented or reported instance of this specific interaction occurring in human studies.
Severity Minor Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D

Interaction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans..

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the gist with these beet chews and your Sudafed Cold/Flu. The grape seed extract in the chews might slightly slow down a liver enzyme called CYP3A4, which helps clear the dextromethorphan (the cough suppressant) part of your medicine. In theory, that could let dextromethorphan build up a little, nudging up side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, or feeling foggy. The pseudoephedrine piece isn't really cleared this way, so it's mostly along for the ride here.

Honestly, though, this is a very weak, lab-only concern. It has never been reported in actual people, and the interaction is rated minor and unlikely. For most folks taking a short course of cold medicine, it's not something to lose sleep over. Still, if you take other CYP3A4 medicines or have questions, just run it by your pharmacist first.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction

What These Ratings Mean

Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.

Severity how clinically significant the interaction is
Major

Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.

Moderate

Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.

Minor

Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.

Likelihood how strong the evidence is that the interaction actually happens in people
  • LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
  • ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
  • UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Evidence the quality of the studies behind the rating (graded A–D)
  • AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
  • BCase-control study.
  • CConsensus.
  • DAnecdotal evidence.

These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Keep it in perspective

Humann Superbeets Heart Chews Also Interacts With Other Medications

Humann Superbeets Heart Chews has 893 minor known drug interactions in our database — the Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine one above is among them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Minor 893 No known interaction 1,937 (incl. Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine)
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This page covers Humann Superbeets Heart Chews only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine page lists 198 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Ephedra (major), Grapefruit (major), Lithium (major) and Peyote (major).

By severity: 8 major · 149 moderate · 41 minor.

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Where Humann Superbeets Heart Chews and Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Humann Superbeets Heart Chews
Top half

#570 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine
Steady interest

#2,757 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

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About Humann Superbeets Heart Chews

What is Humann Superbeets Heart Chews?

Humann Superbeets Heart Chews
  • Heart and cardiovascular support
  • Healthy blood pressure support
  • Nitric oxide and blood flow support
  • Antioxidant support
  • Energy and circulation

SuperBeets Heart Chews are a beetroot- and grape-seed-based supplement marketed to support healthy blood flow, blood pressure, and nitric oxide production. Some research on dietary nitrate from beets and on grape seed extract suggests modest cardiovascular benefits, but evidence for this specific product is limited. It is generally well tolerated, but talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it, especially if you have heart problems or take blood pressure medicine.

Read the full Humann Superbeets Heart Chews monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Humann Superbeets Heart Chews

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Humann Superbeets Heart Chews — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

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893Minor
1,936No known interaction
893 Minor 1,936 No interaction
Minor

893 interactions

Showing 60 of 893 minor interactions — see all 893 on the Humann Superbeets Heart Chews page.

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We also checked Humann Superbeets Heart Chews against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 1,936 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Humann Superbeets Heart Chews list.

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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Taking Humann Superbeets Heart Chews and Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine Together: Common Questions

Can you take Humann Superbeets Heart Chews with Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine?
There is only a minor interaction, which is usually not serious. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
Why are there 2 interactions listed for Humann Superbeets Heart Chews and Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine?
Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine belongs to more than one drug category, and Humann Superbeets Heart Chews interacts with each of those categories a little differently. We list every one so nothing is missed — your overall risk is driven by the most serious of them.
How serious is the Humann Superbeets Heart Chews and Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine interaction?
We rate it Minor. This interaction is generally not clinically significant, but it remains worth noting and discussing with your pharmacist.

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