Drug & supplement interaction

Humann Superbeets Heart Chews + Nimodipine

Nimodipine brand names: Nimotop, Nymalize.

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

Nimodipine 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 Nimodipine

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. Nimodipine 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 Nimodipine

Nimodipine 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: nimodipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels, and the beetroot nitrates in these chews also gently widen vessels by boosting nitric oxide. Stack the two together and you're nudging blood pressure in the same downward direction. The most likely thing you'd notice isn't dangerous, just a bit more dizziness, lightheadedness, or feeling flushed or headachy, especially when you stand up quickly.

The good news is the evidence says any blood pressure dip from beets is usually small and short-lived. Since nimodipine is often used in a serious setting (after a brain bleed), I wouldn't add any new supplement on your own. Run it by your doctor or pharmacist first so they can keep an eye on your blood pressure.

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Minor

Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

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Nimodipine 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 Nimodipine. Your liver uses an enzyme called CYP3A4 to break this medicine down. The grape seed extract in SuperBeets Heart Chews (about 150mg per serving) might gently slow that enzyme, at least in lab studies. In theory, that could let a little more nimodipine linger in your body, which might nudge up its blood-pressure-lowering effects. With nimodipine, that could mean more lightheadedness, flushing, headache, or a faster heartbeat.

That said, this is a minor, unlikely concern based only on test-tube data, with no real human reports. The beet nitrates in this product can also lower blood pressure on their own. Since you're using nimodipine for a serious brain bleed, please run this product by your doctor or 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 895 minor known drug interactions in our database — the Nimodipine one above is among them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Minor 895 No known interaction 1,935 (incl. Nimodipine)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Nimodipine

This page covers Humann Superbeets Heart Chews only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Nimodipine page lists 227 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), Grapefruit (major) and St. John's Wort (major).

By severity: 6 major · 180 moderate · 41 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Nimodipine page

“Nimodipine (Nimotop, Nymalize) is given after bleeding around the brain to stop blood vessels from clamping down, and the supplement interactions on file earn real caution, not a shrug. Of the 227 ingredients listed, most either interfere with CYP3A4, the liver enzyme that clears nimodipine, or lower blood pressure on their own and sta…”

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Where Humann Superbeets Heart Chews and Nimodipine 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

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

29 days ago today
Medication Nimodipine
Steady interest

#2,267 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 Nimodipine

What Is Nimodipine Used For?

Brand names: Nimotop, Nymalize

Nimodipine — available as capsules and oral solution — is used to improve neurological outcomes after a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), a type of bleeding that occurs around the brain when an intracranial berry aneurysm ruptures. It works to reduce the incidence and severity of ischemic deficits (areas of the brain damaged by reduced blood flow) that can follow this kind of bleed.

This use applies across nimodipine capsules, nimodipine oral solution, and Nymalize oral solution. It is indicated for adult patients regardless of how severe their neurological condition is at the time treatment begins.

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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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895Minor
1,934No known interaction
895 Minor 1,934 No interaction
Minor

895 interactions

Showing 60 of 895 minor interactions — see all 895 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 1,934 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Humann Superbeets Heart Chews list.

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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 Nimodipine Together: Common Questions

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