BAET Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking BAET against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
BAET is a dietary supplement by Prototype Nutrition with 6 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for food and drink flavoring or sourness, preservative and acidity adjuster, kidney stone prevention (as citrate salts).Based on those ingredients, 220 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Low disclosure
BAET contains 6 ingredients total. The active ones include citric acid (an alpha hydroxy acid used topically for skin), potassium sorbate (a preservative), and sodium benzoate (another preservative).
The product also contains inactive ingredients: water and hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin (a solubilizer). One additional ingredient, 5-androstene-3-beta-acetoxy-7-beta,17-beta-diol, is also listed.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence on most of these ingredients is limited or not established in our data. Citric acid has insufficient evidence to rate its usefulness for acne, aging skin, dry mouth, kidney stones, melasma, or muscle cramps.
Sodium benzoate shows possibly effective evidence for amphotericin B nephrotoxicity (a kidney complication from a certain antibiotic) and likely effective evidence for cystic fibrosis, though it has insufficient evidence for bipolar disorder or congestive heart failure. We hold no effectiveness data for the other ingredients.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Citric acid is generally recognized as safe in the small amounts found in foods and supplements, though concentrated doses should be discussed with your doctor first. Topically, it's usually well tolerated but can cause mild irritation, sun sensitivity, or tingling; high concentrations may cause burns, blistering, or severe irritation, so test on a small area first and use sunscreen since it increases sun sensitivity.
Potassium is generally well tolerated when from food sources but can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or flatulence — and dangerously high levels can cause heart rhythm problems or low blood pressure, especially in people with kidney disease. Sodium is fine in normal dietary amounts but too much is linked to high blood pressure and heart strain; avoid sodium supplements without medical advice.
Citric acid, potassium, and sodium are all rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation, though potassium supplements should be used only under medical guidance during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using BAET if you take ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, potassium-sparing diuretics, antihypertensive drugs, corticosteroids, lithium, didanosine, sodium phosphate, tolvaptan, or any other sodium-containing drugs. These all carry Moderate severity interactions with the potassium or sodium in this product.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product's main concern is the potassium and sodium it contains — they can interact with common blood pressure, heart, and other medications, raising the risk of dangerously high blood levels of these minerals. If you take any ACE inhibitor, ARB, potassium-sparing diuretic, blood pressure medication, lithium, or corticosteroid, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using BAET.
Even if you're not on one of these, they can help you weigh whether this product fits your health picture.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 16, 2022.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about BAET, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Prototype Nutrition |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 781224004011 |
| Net contents | 2 fl. Oz.; 59 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 16, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 264835 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for BAET by Prototype Nutrition, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Citric Acid | 0 NP | -- |
| Water | 0 NP | -- |
| Hydroxypropyl-Beta-Cyclodextrin | 0 NP | -- |
| Potassium Sorbate | 0 NP | -- |
| Sodium Benzoate | 0 NP | -- |
| 5-Androstene-3-Beta-Acetoxy-7-Beta,17-Beta-Diol | 0 NP | -- |
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Place one full dropper (1mL) under tongue for 30 seconds. Use one to two times per day.
Precautions
Warning: Use only as directed.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Formulation
Boost immune function Mitigate immune response to stress Formulated for optimal absorption Essential Adrenals
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BAET by Prototype Nutrition label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in BAET by Prototype Nutrition
These are the 6 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Citric Acid
No knowninteractions
Citric acid is a natural acid found in citrus fruits and is widely used as a safe food additive, flavoring, and preservative. In medicine, citrate for...
Citric Acid monograph & interactionsWater
Hydroxypropyl-Beta-Cyclodextrin
Potassium Sorbate
Interacts with62 drugs
Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs for nerve signals, muscle function, and a steady heartbeat, and most people get enough from a balanc...
Potassium Sorbate monograph & interactionsSodium Benzoate
Interacts with205 drugs
Sodium is an essential mineral and electrolyte your body needs to balance fluids, support nerves, and help muscles work. Most people in modern diets g...
Sodium Benzoate monograph & interactions5-Androstene-3-Beta-Acetoxy-7-Beta,17-Beta-Diol
BAET by Prototype Nutrition Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
BAET by Prototype Nutrition is a liquid supplement with 6 ingredients, two of which carry documented drug interactions.
The most serious concerns come from potassium sorbate, which interacts with blood pressure and heart medications. Potassium can build up to dangerous levels (a condition called hyperkalemia) when combined with ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), or potassium-sparing diuretics — all commonly prescribed for high blood pressure or heart failure.
This is a Moderate severity interaction.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Sodium benzoate also interacts with several medication types at Moderate severity. High sodium intake can reduce how well blood pressure medications work and may interfere with lithium (used for bipolar disorder) by changing its blood levels.
Sodium can also pose risks when used alongside corticosteroids, didanosine (an HIV medication), sodium phosphate bowel preps, tolvaptan, or other sodium-containing drugs due to the risk of high blood sodium levels (hypernatremia).
We could not check three other ingredients: water, hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin, and 5-androstene-3-beta-acetoxy-7-beta,17-beta-diol. Altogether, these interactions span 220 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in BAET interact with 220 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 6 ingredients in BAET interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Sodium Benzoate Potassium Sorbate
AcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with BAET — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BenzoateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Acebutolol interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with BAET — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BenzoateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Acetazolamide interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with BAET — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BenzoateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Aliskiren interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with BAET — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BenzoateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with BAET — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Potassium SorbatePotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium Sorbate + Amiloride interactionSodium BenzoateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with BAET — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Potassium SorbatePotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium Sorbate + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionSodium BenzoateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with BAET — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BenzoateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with BAET — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BenzoateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with BAET — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BenzoateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with BAET — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BenzoateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with BAET — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Potassium SorbateAce Inhibitors (aceis) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium Sorbate + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionSodium BenzoateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with BAET — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BenzoateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with BAET — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BenzoateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Ammonium Chloride interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with BAET — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BenzoateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Aprocitentan interactionAtenololAtenix, Tenormin
How Atenolol interacts with BAET — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BenzoateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Atenolol interactionAtenolol, ChlortalidoneAtenixCo, Tenoret 50, Totaretic
How Atenolol, Chlortalidone interacts with BAET — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BenzoateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Atenolol, Chlortalidone interactionAtenolol, ChlorthalidoneTenoretic
How Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interacts with BAET — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BenzoateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Atenolol, Chlorthalidone interactionAzelastine Hydrochloride, Fluticasone PropionateDymista
How Azelastine Hydrochloride, Fluticasone Propionate interacts with BAET — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BenzoateCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Azelastine Hydrochloride, Fluticasone Propionate interactionAzilsartanEdarbi
How Azilsartan interacts with BAET — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Potassium SorbateAngiotensin Receptor Blockers (arbs) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using ARBs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium Sorbate + Azilsartan interactionSodium BenzoateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Azilsartan interactionAzilsartan, ChlorthalidoneEdarbyclor
How Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interacts with BAET — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Potassium SorbateAngiotensin Receptor Blockers (arbs) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using ARBs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium Sorbate + Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interactionSodium BenzoateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Azilsartan, Chlorthalidone interactionBeclometasone DipropionateBecotide
How Beclometasone Dipropionate interacts with BAET — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BenzoateCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Beclometasone Dipropionate interactionBeclomethasoneBeclovent, Vanceril
How Beclomethasone interacts with BAET — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BenzoateCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Beclomethasone interactionBeclomethasone DipropionateQNASL, Qvar
How Beclomethasone Dipropionate interacts with BAET — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BenzoateCorticosteroids Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Beclomethasone Dipropionate interactionBenazeprilLotensin
How Benazepril interacts with BAET — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Potassium SorbateAce Inhibitors (aceis) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium Sorbate + Benazepril interactionSodium BenzoateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Benazepril interactionBenazepril, HydrochlorothiazideLotensin HCT
How Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with BAET — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Potassium SorbateAce Inhibitors (aceis) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium Sorbate + Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionSodium BenzoateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Benazepril, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBendroflumethiazideAprinox, Naturetin, Neo-NaClex
How Bendroflumethiazide interacts with BAET — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BenzoateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Bendroflumethiazide interactionBendroflumethiazide, NadololCorzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interacts with BAET — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BenzoateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interactionBendroflumethiazide, PotassiumCentyl K, Neo-NaClex-K
How Bendroflumethiazide, Potassium interacts with BAET — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Potassium SorbatePotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium Sorbate + Bendroflumethiazide, Potassium interactionBendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia SerpentinaRauzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interacts with BAET — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BenzoateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interactionBenzthiazideExna
How Benzthiazide interacts with BAET — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sodium BenzoateAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium Benzoate + Benzthiazide interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in BAET with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Sodium Benzoate
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
High intake of dietary sodium can increase systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Also, high intake of sodium may necessitate increased use of antihypertensive medications to achieve blood pressure control in some patients, such as those with chronic kidney disease.
Corticosteroids
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids (corticosteroids) cause sodium retention. This effect is dose-related and depends on mineralocorticoid potency. It is most common with hydrocortisone, cortisone, and fludrocortisone, followed by prednisone and prednisolone.
Didanosine (Videx)
Concomitant use of didanosine with additional sodium from dietary or supplemental sources may increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Didanosine formulations contain a significant amount of sodium.
Lithium
Altering dietary intake of sodium might alter the levels and clinical effects of lithium.
High sodium intake can reduce plasma concentrations of lithium by increasing lithium excretion. Reducing sodium intake can significantly increase plasma concentrations of lithium and cause lithium toxicity in patients being treated with lithium carbonate. Stabilizing sodium intake is shown to reduce the percentage of patients with lithium level fluctuations above 0.8 mEq/L. Patients taking lithium should avoid significant alterations in their dietary intake of sodium.
Sodium Phosphates
Theoretically, concomitant use of sodium phosphate with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Use of high doses (> 45 mL in 24 hours) of sodium phosphate, such as those used for bowel cleansing before surgery, can lead to serious electrolyte disturbances, including hypernatremia. The risk of hypernatremia is highest in the elderly and people with other risk factors for electrolyte disturbances.
Sodium-Containing Drugs
Concomitant use of sodium-containing drugs with additional sodium from dietary or supplemental sources may increase the risk of hypernatremia and long-term sodium-related complications.
The Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) intake level of 2.3 grams of sodium daily indicates the intake at which it is believed that chronic disease risk increases for the apparently healthy population. Some medications contain high quantities of sodium. When used in conjunction with sodium supplements or high-sodium diets, the CDRR may be exceeded. Additionally, concomitant use may increase the risk for hypernatremia; this risk is highest in the elderly and people with other risk factors for electrolyte disturbances.
Tolvaptan (Samsca)
Theoretically, concomitant use of tolvaptan with sodium might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Tolvaptan is a vasopressin receptor 2 antagonist that is used to increase sodium levels in patients with hyponatremia. Patients taking tolvaptan should use caution with the use of sodium salts such as sodium chloride.
Potassium Sorbate
Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)
Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
ACEIs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia. However, concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels.
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (Arbs)
Using ARBs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
ARBs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia. However, concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels.
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Using potassium-sparing diuretics with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for BAET, from the product label.
Prototype Nutrition
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- SavInd
- Street Address
- PO BOX 17036
- City
- Urbana
- State
- IL
- ZipCode
- 61803
- Web Address
- prototypenutrition.com
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The Full Monographs Behind BAET’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Citric Acid
Citric acid is a natural acid found in citrus fruits and is widely used as a safe food additive, flavoring, and preservative. In medicine, citrate forms (like potassium or sodium citrate) ar...
Read the full Citric Acid monograph → Herb & supplement monographPotassium
Interacts with 62 drugsPotassium is an essential mineral your body needs for nerve signals, muscle function, and a steady heartbeat, and most people get enough from a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables. P...
Read the full Potassium monograph → Herb & supplement monographSodium
Interacts with 205 drugsSodium is an essential mineral and electrolyte your body needs to balance fluids, support nerves, and help muscles work. Most people in modern diets get more than enough—often too much—from...
Read the full Sodium monograph →Sources & How We Checked
BAET's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 60 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Citric Acid 10 references
- Kurtzweil P. Alpha-hydroxy acids for skin care: Smooth sailing or rough seas? FDA 1999. Available at: /www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1998/298_ahas.html (Accessed 18 August 2000). DOI
- Erbagci Z, Akcali C. Biweekly serial glycolic acid peels vs. long-term daily use of topical low-strength glycolic acid in the treatment of atrophic acne scars. Int J Dermatol 2000;39:789-94.. PubMed
- Ghadishah D, Gorchynski J. Airway compromise after routine alpha-hydroxy facial peel administration. J Emerg Med 2002;22:353-5.. PubMed
- Baumann LS, Oresajo C, Yatskayer M, Dahl A, Figueras K. Comparison of clindamycin 1% and benzoyl peroxide 5% gel to a novel composition containing salicylic acid, capryloyl salicylic acid, HEPES, glycolic acid, citric acid, and dioic acid in the treatment
- Emtestam L, Svensson Å, Rensfeldt K. Treatment of seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp with a topical solution of urea, lactic acid, and propylene glycol (K301): results of two double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled studies. Mycoses. 2012 Sep;55(5):3 PubMed
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