Drug & supplement interaction

Humann Superbeets Heart Chews + Telithromycin

Telithromycin brand name: Ketek.

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

Humann Superbeets Heart Chews has a minor interaction with Telithromycin. Each serving of HumanN SuperBeets includes 150mg of grape seed extract (2 chews).

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SeverityMinor
LikelihoodUnlikely
EvidenceD
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Humann Superbeets Heart Chews and Telithromycin

Here is the interaction we found between these two, with the evidence behind it.

Minor

Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Why this applies to Telithromycin

Telithromycin falls under Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) 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 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 situation with these beet chews and telithromycin (Ketek). The chews contain grape seed extract, and in test-tube studies it appeared to mildly block CYP3A4, one of the liver enzymes that helps clear telithromycin from your body. Telithromycin works as-is (it's not a prodrug that needs activating), so if that enzyme slowed down, levels could theoretically creep up. With more drug around, you might notice things like nausea, diarrhea, or blurry or slow-to-focus vision, which this antibiotic is known for.

That said, this is really a paper concern. It's never been reported in actual people, the evidence is weak, and any effect would likely be small. Still, since Ketek already carries some serious cautions, I'd run it past your pharmacist or doctor before combining them.

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 Telithromycin one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Minor 893 No known interaction 1,937 (incl. Telithromycin)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Telithromycin

This page covers Humann Superbeets Heart Chews only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Telithromycin page lists 178 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), American Hellebore (major), Arsenic (major), Cesium (major) and Ephedra (major).

By severity: 8 major · 130 moderate · 40 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Telithromycin page

“Someone prescribed telithromycin (Ketek) usually has a stubborn respiratory infection and takes it for a week or so, but that short course still calls for real vigilance with supplements. Eight of the 178 ingredients on file are rated major, and those deserve attention first.”

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Where Humann Superbeets Heart Chews and Telithromycin 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

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

29 days ago today
Medication Telithromycin
Steady interest

#1,567 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.

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.

Read the full Humann Superbeets Heart Chews monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Telithromycin

What Is Telithromycin Used For?

Brand name: Ketek

  • Telithromycin is used to treat certain types of pneumonia (an infection of the lungs) that is caused by bacteria. Telithromycin is in a class of medications called ketolide antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria.

  • Antibiotics such as telithromycin not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Taking antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.

See full Telithromycin drug information
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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.

0Major
0Moderate
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.

No interaction 1,936 drugs checked — show the list

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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See every supplement checked against Telithromycin, ranked by severity
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 Telithromycin Together: Common Questions

Can you take Humann Superbeets Heart Chews with Telithromycin?
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.
How serious is the Humann Superbeets Heart Chews and Telithromycin 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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