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Beet Root Capsules 1500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by tnvitamins

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

Beet Root Capsules 1500 mg is a dietary supplement by tnvitamins 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, 861 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Beet Root Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Beet Root Capsules 1500 mg by tnvitamins

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 one active ingredient: beet root extract at 1500 mg per capsule. Beet root is the dried, concentrated form of the common beet vegetable and delivers the plant's active compounds, including betanin (the pigment that gives beets their deep red color).

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients—gelatin, rice flour, magnesium stearate, and silica—which are standard binders and flow agents.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: heart health and athletic performance support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Coronary heart disease (CHD), Exercise-induced muscle damage, Exercise-induced muscle soreness, Hypertension, Pregnancy-induced hypertension — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Beet is rated "Possibly Effective" for Athletic performance (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Beet is rated "Possibly Effective" for Exercise-induced muscle soreness.
  • Also on file: Beet is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Coronary heart disease (CHD), Hypertension, Pregnancy-induced hypertension, Pulmonary hypertension, and more.

Beet root has possibly effective evidence for athletic performance and exercise-induced muscle soreness, based on the data we hold. For other uses—chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), high cholesterol (dyslipidemia), and cognitive function—the evidence is either possibly ineffective or insufficient to rate.

If you're considering this for athletic recovery or endurance, the research suggests it may help, but talk with us or your doctor about whether it fits your goals.

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 root is widely eaten as a food and is generally well tolerated by most adults in the short term. However, concentrated supplements like this capsule lack the same safety track record as whole beets, so use caution.

The most common side effects are harmless—red or dark-colored stools—which are simply the pigment passing through. Rare serious effects reported with large amounts include low blood calcium (hypocalcemia) and kidney damage.

One case described black stools and gastrointestinal symptoms in an older adult on blood thinners who took beet pills; the medical team ruled out serious bleeding. Because safety data on concentrated beet supplements is limited, we don't have pregnancy or breastfeeding information on file—talk with your pharmacist or doctor for personalized advice if you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to be.

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: 862 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.

Before taking these capsules, double-check any drugs metabolized by the CYP3A4 enzyme pathway—this includes many statins, certain blood pressure medications, immunosuppressants, and others (the interaction tool will identify yours). Also review CYP1A2 substrates, some of which this product may reduce in strength, and antihypertensive drugs, which may have their blood pressure-lowering effect compounded.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Beet root capsules may help with athletic performance and exercise recovery based on current evidence, but they interact significantly with drugs processed through your liver's CYP3A4 enzyme system—a very large group. If you take any prescription medications, especially statins, blood pressure drugs, or immunosuppressants, check them against the interaction tool before you start.

Even if you're on no other medications, let your pharmacist know you're considering this, since concentrated beet supplements are less studied than the whole food.

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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 20, 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 Root Capsules 1500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand tnvitamins
Barcode (UPC) X002K0UV1R
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 20, 2024
DSLD ID 314538
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Beet Root Capsules 1500 mg by tnvitamins, 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:
3 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
33
UPC/BARCODE
X002K0UV1R
IngredientAmount% DV
Beet Root Extract1500 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
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Formula

Beet Root Capsules 1500mg per serving Equivalent from 150 mg of 10:1 extract

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement for adults, take three (3) capsules daily, or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Precautions

Caution: Pregnant or lactating women should consult a doctor before use.

If you are under medical supervision, please consult a doctor before use. Discontinue use and consult a doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

General Statements

New

Formulation

In the USA

100% Natural

Non GMO Gluten free Nuts free Free of: Gluten, wheat, yeast, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, sugar, crustaceans, & dairy. No artificial colors or flavors. Non-GMO.

Seals/Symbols

Packaged & Lab Tested in the USA

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Beet Root Capsules 1500 mg by tnvitamins label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Beet Root Capsules 1500 mg by tnvitamins

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

Serving size3 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container33 Amounts shown are per serving.

Beet Root Extract

Interacts with
861 drugs
1500 mg per serving

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

Beet Root Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Beet Root Capsules 1500 mg by tnvitamins Drug Interactions

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861Drugs
643 Moderate 218 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Beet Root Capsules 1500 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 Root Extract3 drug types · 861 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 Root Capsules 1500 mg, from the product label.

tnvitamins

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Name
Total Nutrition, Inc.
City
Farmingdale
State
NY
ZipCode
11735
Phone Number
(631) 694-4777
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Beet Root Capsules 1500 mg by tnvitamins: Common Questions

Does Beet Root Capsules 1500 mg by tnvitamins interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Beet Root Capsules 1500 mg has a known interaction with 861 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Beet Root Capsules 1500 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 beet root capsules make my poop red?
Yes, red or dark-colored stools are the most common side effect and are completely harmless—just the beet pigment passing through. Some people also report black stools. None of these color changes mean anything is wrong.
Can I take this if I'm on a blood thinner?
One case report described black stools and nausea in an older adult taking beet pills while on apixaban and clopidogrel (both blood thinners), though bleeding was ruled out. Because concentrated beet supplements lack safety data, check with your pharmacist or doctor before combining them with any blood thinner.
Does beet root actually help with workout recovery?
The evidence says possibly effective for exercise-induced muscle soreness and athletic performance based on the research we have on file. That means some studies show benefit, but the evidence isn't rock-solid yet—talk with your doctor about whether it's worth trying for your specific situation.
Are there any inactive ingredients I should know about?
The capsule contains gelatin, rice flour, magnesium stearate, and silica. If you have allergies to any of these, let us know.
Is this safe to take long-term?
Beet root is well tolerated short-term, but concentrated supplements haven't been studied as thoroughly as the whole food over longer periods. If you plan to take it regularly, check in with your pharmacist to make sure it fits your health picture.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have safety data on concentrated beet supplements for pregnancy or breastfeeding on file. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before taking this supplement if you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to be.

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The Full Monographs Behind Beet Root Capsules 1500 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 Root Capsules 1500 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 14 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 14 references
  1. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  2. Clifford T, Berntzen B, Davison GW, et al. Effects of beetroot juice on recovery of muscle function and performance between bouts of repeated sprint exercise. Nutrients 2016;8. pii: E506. PubMed
  3. 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
  4. Clifford T, Howatson G, West DJ, Stevenson EJ. Beetroot juice is more beneficial than sodium nitrate for attenuating muscle pain after strenuous eccentric-bias exercise. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2017;42(11):1185-1191. PubMed
  5. Clifford T, Bell O, West DJ, Howatson G, Stevenson EJ. The effects of beetroot juice supplementation on indices of muscle damage following eccentric exercise. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2016;116(2):353-62. PubMed
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Hemmatinafar M, Zaremoayedi L, Koushkie Jahromi M, et al. Effect of Beetroot Juice Supplementation on Muscle Soreness and Performance Recovery after Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage in Female Volleyball Players. Nutrients 2023;15(17):3763. PubMed
  13. 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
  14. 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

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