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Beet Juice 440 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Eclectic Herb

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Beet Juice 440 mg is a dietary supplement by Eclectic Herb with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high blood pressure, exercise and athletic performance, heart and circulation support.Based on those ingredients, 863 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Beet, Freeze-Dried. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Beet Juice 440 mg by Eclectic Herb

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains a single active ingredient: beet, freeze-dried to concentrate it into 440 mg per capsule. The capsule shell itself is hypromellose, an inert filler.

Freeze-drying removes water while keeping the beet's nutrients — including nitrates and betanin, the pigment responsible for its color and many of its effects.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Beet's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Cardio support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Hypertension, Coronary heart disease (CHD), Dyslipidemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Pulmonary hypertension, Pregnancy-induced hypertension — and 4 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Beet is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Coronary heart disease (CHD) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Beet is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Dyslipidemia, Pregnancy-induced hypertension, Hypertriglyceridemia, Raynaud syndrome, and more.

Beet has possibly effective evidence for athletic performance and exercise-induced muscle soreness — meaning small studies suggest it may help, but larger or better-quality trials are needed to be sure. For chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) it's possibly ineffective.

The evidence for dyslipidemia (abnormal blood lipid levels) and cognitive function is insufficient to rate — we simply don't have enough reliable data to say whether it works for those uses.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Beet

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Beet as a whole food is generally well tolerated in most adults. However, concentrated supplements like this one lack the safety data that everyday food has, so use caution and start carefully.

The most common side effect is red-colored stools and urine — harmless and temporary — though black stools have been reported rarely. In very large amounts, beet could theoretically cause low blood calcium (hypocalcemia) or, in extreme cases, kidney damage, but these are rare.

Pregnancy lactation data for beet is not on file.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Beet

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Beet.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 864 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this if you use medications processed by the liver enzyme CYP3A4 — a Moderate concern — or by CYP1A2, a Minor one. Also flag it if you're on blood pressure medications, since beet contains nitrates that may lower blood pressure further.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you're looking to support athletic performance or recover from exercise-related muscle soreness, beet juice may be worth trying — the evidence leans toward it helping. Just check your medications first, because beet can affect how your liver processes a large number of drugs.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding it, especially if you take medications for heart problems, high blood pressure, or immunosuppression.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2024.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Beet Juice 440 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Eclectic Herb
Barcode (UPC) 023363309917
Net contents 90 Veg Cap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2024
DSLD ID 316720
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Beet Juice 440 mg by Eclectic Herb, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Veg Cap(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Veg Cap(s)
Servings per container
45
UPC/BARCODE
023363309917
IngredientAmount% DV
Beet, Freeze-Dried880 mg--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose

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Label statements
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Formulation

Concentrated 8x through freeze-drying Freeze dried fresh for peak plant power Cardio support

Non GMO Gluten free

Vegan

Grown in the United States Naturally concentrated

Our beets are locally grown and fresh freeze-dried in-house in small batches. Freeze-drying is the best method of preservation as it naturally concentrates the nutrients in the plant by removing only the water.

Nothing artificial- no fillers or additives.

Supports the heart & fitness

Small batch freeze dried

Formula

Whole herb Raw food

100% Kosher

Beet

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. this product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: 2 capsules, 2 times per day.

Precautions

Keep away from children.

Consult your doctor about herbs with pregnancy, infants or prescriptions.

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Beet Juice 440 mg by Eclectic Herb label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Beet Juice 440 mg by Eclectic Herb

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Veg Cap(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container45 Amounts shown are per serving.

Beet, Freeze-Dried

Interacts with
863 drugs
880 mg per serving Form: Beet, Freeze-Dried, Beet, Freeze-Dried

Beet, especially beetroot juice, is a nitrate-rich food that may modestly lower blood pressure and slightly improve exercise performance in some peopl...

Beet, Freeze-Dried monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Beet Juice 440 mg by Eclectic Herb Drug Interactions

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863Drugs
645 Moderate 218 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Beet Juice 440 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Beet, Freeze-Dried3 drug types · 863 drugs

Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, beet might increase the levels of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that betanin, the major pigment in beet, competitively inhibits CYP3A4 in a dose-dependent manner similarly to strong CYP3A4 inhibitor ketoconazole.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Beet and beetroot contain nitrates, which can cause vasodilation, potentially leading to lower blood pressure. However, a study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition using concentrated beetroot juice found no significant impact on blood pressure or heart rate in different age groups. Other small clinical studies suggest that while beet consumption might transiently lower blood pressure due to vessel dilation, there's no consistent evidence of a lasting effect. Overall, the theoretical risk of reduced blood pressure due to beet's nitrate content exists, but studies generally indicate a low and temporary impact rather than a sustained decrease.

Likelihood Possible Evidence A
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, beet might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that beet induces CYP1A2 enzymes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Beet Juice 440 mg, from the product label.

Eclectic Herb

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Name
Eclectic Herb
Street Address
755 NE 6th St.
City
Gresham
State
Oregon
ZipCode
97030
Phone Number
503.668.4120
Web Address
www.eclecticherb.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Beet Juice 440 mg by Eclectic Herb: Common Questions

Does Beet Juice 440 mg by Eclectic Herb interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Beet Juice 440 mg has a known interaction with 863 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Beet Juice 440 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will this turn my poop red?
Very likely. Red or even black stools are the most common side effect of beet supplements, but it's harmless and temporary — just the beet's pigment passing through.
Does beet actually help with workouts?
The evidence says possibly — small studies suggest it may help athletic performance and muscle soreness after exercise, but we'd need bigger, better trials to be confident.
Is this safe to take every day?
Beet as a food is safe for daily eating, but concentrated supplements don't have as much safety data. Start cautiously and talk to your pharmacist about what's right for your situation.
What's the difference between this and regular beetroot juice?
This is freeze-dried and concentrated into a capsule — you're getting more beet per dose than you'd sip in juice, which is why the safety caution is a bit higher for concentrated supplements.
Can I take this if I'm on blood pressure medication?
Beet contains compounds that can lower blood pressure, so there's a Minor risk it could add to your medication's effect. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining them.

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The Full Monographs Behind Beet Juice 440 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Beet Juice 440 mg'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.

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 10 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.

Beet 10 references
  1. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  2. Siervo M, Lara J, Ogbonmwan I, Mathers JC. Inorganic nitrate and beetroot juice supplementation reduces blood pressure in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Nutr 2013;143:818-26. PubMed
  3. Wylie LJ, Kelly J, Bailey SJ, et al. Beetroot juice and exercise: pharmacodynamic and dose-response relationships. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2013;115(3):325-36. PubMed
  4. Garnacho-Castaño MV, Palau-Salvà G, Cuenca E, et al. Effects of a single dose of beetroot juice on cycling time trial performance at ventilatory thresholds intensity in male triathletes. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2018;15(1):49. PubMed
  5. Rasica L, Porcelli S, Marzorati M, et al. Ergogenic effects of beetroot juice supplementation during severe-intensity exercise in obese adolescents. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2018;315(3):R453-R460. PubMed
  6. Henrohn D, Björkstrand K, Lundberg JO, et al. Effects of oral supplementation with nitrate-rich beetroot juice in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension-results from BEET-PAH, an exploratory randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crosso
  7. Serra-Payá N, Garnacho-Castaño MV, Sánchez-Nuño S, et al. The relationship between resistance exercise performance and ventilatory efficiency after beetroot juice intake in well-trained athletes. Nutrients 2021;13(4):1094. PubMed
  8. Haron MH, Dale O, Martin K, et al. Evaluation of the Herb-Drug Interaction Potential of Commonly Used Botanicals on the US Market with Regard to PXR- and AhR-Mediated Influences on CYP3A4 and CYP1A2. J Diet Suppl 2022. PubMed
  9. Lim SH, Bae S, Lee HS, Han HK, Choi CI. Effect of Betanin, the Major Pigment of Red Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.), on the Activity of Recombinant Human Cytochrome P450 Enzymes. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023;16(9):1224. PubMed
  10. Oscherwitz M, Tamayo RM, Heudebert A, Centor R. A Case of Pseudo-Hematochezia from Beet Supplement Ingestion. Am J Med 2023;136(9):e177-e178. PubMed

See these in context on the Beet monograph →

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