Drug & supplement interaction

Humann Superbeets Heart Chews + Diltiazem

Diltiazem brand names: Cardizem, Cardizem SR, Diltiaz SR, Cardizem CD, Tiazac, and others.

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

Diltiazem 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 500mg of beetroot powder (2 chews).

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SeverityMinor
LikelihoodPossible
Interactions2
EvidenceA
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Humann Superbeets Heart Chews and Diltiazem

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. Diltiazem 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

Antihypertensive Drugs

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Why this applies to Diltiazem

Diltiazem falls under Antihypertensive Drugs — the group Humann Superbeets Heart Chews interacts with.

Each serving of HumanN SuperBeets includes 500mg of beetroot powder (2 chews). Beetroot is rich in nitrates, which have the potential to widen blood vessels (vasodilation) and, in turn, possibly lower blood pressure. While there is a theoretical concern about the nitrate content in beets causing a blood pressure drop, research consistently indicates that any impact is generally minor and short-lived. However, it's crucial to be aware that blood pressure medications alone can cause dizziness and lightheadedness. Combining them with beet supplements might heighten the risk of experiencing these side effects due to the temporary vasodilation caused by the nitrates in beet.
Severity Minor Likelihood Possible Evidence A

Interaction 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.

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

Here's the simple version: diltiazem already works by relaxing your blood vessels and easing the heart's workload, which lowers blood pressure. The beetroot nitrates in these SuperBeets chews push in the same direction by helping widen blood vessels too. Stacking the two could nudge your blood pressure down a little more than diltiazem alone, so you might notice extra dizziness, lightheadedness, or a flushed, washed-out feeling, especially when you stand up quickly.

The good news is this overlap is rated minor, and studies suggest the blood pressure effect from beets is usually small and short-lived. Most people tolerate it fine. Just be a bit cautious early on, and if you feel woozy or your readings run low, check in with your pharmacist or doctor before changing anything.

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Minor

Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

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Diltiazem 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 for diltiazem. Your liver uses an enzyme called CYP3A4 to break it down. The grape seed extract in these chews (about 150mg per serving) might gently slow that enzyme down, at least in lab studies. If that happened in your body, diltiazem could clear a bit slower and build up slightly. Since diltiazem is already active when you take it (it's not a prodrug), higher levels would mean a stronger effect, things like lower blood pressure, dizziness, lightheadedness, a slower heartbeat, or swelling in the ankles.

That said, this is mostly theoretical. It comes from test-tube work, and there's no real-world report of it actually happening in people. The chews are unlikely to cause trouble for most folks, but since diltiazem affects your heart and blood pressure, it's worth a quick chat with your pharmacist or doctor before adding them.

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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 Diltiazem 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. Diltiazem)
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Questions About Humann Superbeets Heart Chews or Diltiazem

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Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Diltiazem

This page covers Humann Superbeets Heart Chews only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Diltiazem page lists 260 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), American Hellebore (major), American Mistletoe (major), Coleus (major) and Grapefruit (major).

By severity: 7 major · 214 moderate · 39 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Diltiazem page

“Someone on diltiazem (Cardizem, Tiazac) is usually managing blood pressure, angina, or a fast heart rhythm, so this list deserves genuine care. Seven of the 260 ingredients on file carry a major rating, and two of those are things people actually buy: grapefruit, which blocks the enzyme that clears diltiazem and can push its blood leve…”

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Where Humann Superbeets Heart Chews and Diltiazem 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
Steady interest

#1,144 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Diltiazem
Top 5%

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

29 days ago today

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Supplement

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.

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Medication

About Diltiazem

What Is Diltiazem Used For?

Brand names: Cardizem, Cardizem SR, Diltiaz SR, Cardizem CD, Tiazac, Diltiaz XT, Diltiaz CD, Dilacor, Diltiaz, Cardizem LA, Dilacor XR, Cartia XT, Tiamate, Adizem-SR, Adizem-XL, Angitil SR, Angitil XL, Calcicard CR, Dilcardia SR, Dilzem SR, Dilzem XL, Slozem, Tildiem LA, Tildiem Retard, Viazem XL, Zemtard 120XL, Zemtard 180XL, Zemtard 240XL, Zemtard 300XL

Oral extended-release forms of diltiazem — including Matzim LA, Cardizem LA, Cartia, Cartia XT, Tiadylt ER, and various generic capsules and tablets — are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and chronic stable angina (chest pain brought on by activity). Some capsule formulations, including Cartia, Cartia XT, and certain generics, are also approved for angina due to coronary artery spasm (sudden chest pain caused by a sudden tightening of a coronary artery).

Injectable forms of diltiazem are used in hospital settings to temporarily slow a dangerously fast heart rate in atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter (rapid, irregular heart rhythms), and to restore a normal heart rhythm in paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) — sudden episodes of a very fast but regular heartbeat originating above the heart's lower chambers.

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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.

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

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 Diltiazem Together: Common Questions

Can you take Humann Superbeets Heart Chews with Diltiazem?
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 Diltiazem?
Diltiazem 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 Diltiazem 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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