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Beet Root Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BareOrganics

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

Beet Root Powder is a dietary supplement by BareOrganics with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for preventing or treating low potassium (hypokalemia), supporting healthy blood pressure, muscle cramps.Based on those ingredients, 871 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Beet powder, Potassium. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Beet Root Powder by BareOrganics

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This powder contains 2 active ingredients: potassium and beet powder. Potassium is an essential mineral that plays a vital role in heart rhythm, muscle function, and blood pressure regulation.

Beet powder is concentrated beetroot—the whole vegetable dried and ground—which contains naturally occurring nitrates, betalains (pigments with antioxidant properties), and other plant compounds. There are no inactive ingredients listed for this product.

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: energy and athletic performance support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Exercise-induced muscle damage, Exercise-induced muscle soreness, Muscle strength, endurance, stamina.
  • 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 Muscle strength, Exercise-induced muscle damage.

The evidence for beet powder's effects on athletic performance and exercise-induced muscle soreness is rated possibly effective based on the studies we've reviewed, though more research would strengthen that conclusion. For cognitive function and dyslipidemia (abnormal blood fats), the evidence isn't established well enough in our data to rate it one way or another.

The product shows possibly ineffective for COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Potassium itself has no effectiveness rating on file—it's an essential nutrient rather than a supplement taken for a specific condition.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Potassium 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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Beet powder is generally well tolerated when eaten as food, but concentrated supplements lack solid safety data, so use caution. The most common side effects you might notice are red stools and red urine—harmless but startling if you're not expecting it.

Rarely, large amounts can cause low blood calcium or kidney damage. Potassium from your normal diet is safe, but potassium supplements can dangerously raise blood levels in some people, especially those with kidney disease.

Orally, potassium most commonly causes abdominal pain, belching, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Serious but rare effects include irregular heartbeats, heart block, low blood pressure, and confusion.

For pregnancy, the data rates beet as likely safe and potassium from food as appropriate, but talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking potassium supplements during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Potassium 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?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Beet, Potassium.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 872 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.

Double-check this product if you take ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or potassium-sparing diuretics (all Moderate risk due to potassium). Also verify any medications that are broken down by the liver enzyme CYP3A4 (Moderate risk from beet).

If you're on blood pressure medication, mention the Minor nitrate effect when you ask your pharmacist. No interactions are documented for the CYP1A2 substrate group beyond a theoretical Minor concern.

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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.

If you take an ACE inhibitor, ARB, or potassium-sparing diuretic, or if you have kidney disease, you should check with your pharmacist before using this product—the potassium content is a real concern. Even if you don't take blood pressure medication, anyone on drugs that rely on CYP3A4 metabolism should verify compatibility.

Beet as a whole food is safe for most adults, but concentrated supplements lack long-term safety data.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 22, 2021.

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 Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand BareOrganics
Barcode (UPC) 818423028613
Net contents 8 Ounce(s); 227 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 22, 2021
DSLD ID 254812
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Beet Root Powder by BareOrganics, 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:
4 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Gram(s)
Servings per container
57
UPC/BARCODE
818423028613
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories15 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates3 Gram(s)1%
Potassium100 mg2%
Beet powder4 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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General Statements

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Formulation

Raw Organic Beet Root Powder

Beet root (Beta vulgaris) has been historically cultivated for its culinary and medicinal properties. Betalains are the phytonutrients that give the root its vibrant red pigment that can also be used as a natural dye.

Beets deliver betaines which help support energy and performance, and can add earthy flavor to foods and drinks.

Raw

Organic

Vegan

Non-GMO Gluten-free

Benefits: Energy, performance.

Raw organic

Supports energy & performance

USDA Organic Certified Organic by: Where Food Comes From Organic

Made in the USA with globally sourced ingredients.

Note: Color of this product may vary due to color variations of the natural ingredients.

Formula

Raw Organic Beet Root Powder

Kosher

Keto & Paleo Friendly

Star-K (Kosher)

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.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Mix 1 scoop with juice, yogurt, or your favorite smoothie.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

Star-K (Kosher)

Precautions

Silica packet included to help maintain freshness. Do not consume.

Warning: If you are pregnant or lactating, consult a health care professional before using this product.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use this product if tamper-evident seal has been removed or is broken.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture.

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Beet Root Powder by BareOrganics label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Beet Root Powder by BareOrganics

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size4 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container57 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.

Potassium

Interacts with
62 drugs
100 mg per serving

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 monograph & interactions

Beet powder

Interacts with
861 drugs
4 Gram(s) 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 powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Beet Root Powder by BareOrganics Drug Interactions

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690 Moderate 181 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

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Beet powder3 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

Potassium3 drug types · 62 drugs

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.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
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.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Using potassium-sparing diuretics with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Beet Root Powder, from the product label.

BareOrganics

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Name
BareOrganics
Street Address
9160 E. Bahia Dr.
City
Scottsdale
State
AZ
ZipCode
85260
Web Address
www.bareorganics.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Beet Root Powder by BareOrganics: Common Questions

Does Beet Root Powder by BareOrganics interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Beet Root Powder has a known interaction with 871 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Beet Root Powder contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
Is the potassium in beet root powder the same as a potassium supplement?
The powder contains both potassium and beet—so yes, it does include potassium. The amount and form matter, though, and the interaction data we have focuses on potassium supplements and their risk with certain blood pressure and water-pill drugs. Your pharmacist can tell you whether the potassium level in this powder is a concern with your specific medications.
Will this help my athletic performance?
The evidence rates beet for athletic performance and exercise-induced muscle soreness as possibly effective, meaning some studies support it but the evidence isn't ironclad. Whether it'll help you personally depends on how you respond—the best way to know is to talk with your doctor or a sports nutritionist about whether it fits your goals.
Why is my urine red after taking this?
Red urine (and red stools) is a common side effect from beet and is completely harmless. It happens because of the pigments in the beet. If it bothers you, it'll fade once you stop taking the powder.
Is this safe to use while pregnant?
Beet as food is rated likely safe in pregnancy, and dietary potassium is appropriate. But this is a concentrated supplement, and the safety data for that in pregnancy is limited. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before starting it while pregnant.
Can I take this if I have kidney disease?
No—potassium supplements can dangerously raise blood levels in people with kidney disease. Skip this product and check with your doctor or pharmacist about what's safe for you.
What's the difference between eating a beet and taking this powder?
Eating whole beets gives you beet as food, which is widely eaten and well tolerated. This powder is concentrated, so you're getting a much larger dose of the active compounds in less volume. That concentration is why the safety data for supplements is less robust than for the whole food.

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The 26 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.

Potassium 12 references
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  2. Gennaro A. Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy. 19th ed. Lippincott: Williams & Wilkins, 1996.
  3. Whelton PK, He J, Cutler JA, et al. Effects of oral potassium on blood pressure. Meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials. JAMA 1997;277:1624-32. PubMed
  4. Phillips, C. O., Kashani, A., Ko, D. K., Francis, G., and Krumholz, H. M. Adverse effects of combination angiotensin II receptor blockers plus angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors for left ventricular dysfunction: a quantitative review of data from ra DOI
  5. Altieri, P. I., Herrero, C., Suero, R., and Ortiz, A. Bleeding duodenal ulcer in a patient taking slow-releasing potassium tablets. Bol.Asoc.Med P.R. 1977;69(8):276.
  6. Raf, L. E. Enteric-coated potassium chloride tablets and ulcer of the small intestine. Acta Chir Scand Suppl 1967;(374):1-87.
  7. Potassium chloride oral solution [package insert]. Allentown, PA: Lehigh Valley Technologies, Inc.; 2014.
  8. Potassium chloride injection [package insert]. Lake Forest, IL: Hospira Inc.; 2009.
  9. Patel RB, Tannenbaum S, Viana-Tejedor A, et al. Serum potassium levels, cardiac arrhythmias, and mortality following non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction or unstable angina: insights from MERLIN-TIMI 36. Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care 2017 Feb;6(1):1 PubMed
  10. Malta D, Arcand J, Ravindran A, Floras V, Allard JP, Newton GE. Adequate intake of potassium does not cause hyperkalemia in hypertensive individuals taking medications that antagonize the renin angiotensin aldosterone system. Am J Clin Nutr 2016 Oct;104(4 PubMed
  11. Keskin M, Kaya A, Tatlisu MA, et al. The effect of serum potassium level on in-hospital and long-term mortality in ST elevation myocardial infarction. Int J cardiol. 2016 Oct 15;221:505-10.
  12. Stallings VA, Harrison M, Oria M; Committee to Review the Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium, Food and Nutrition Board, Health and Medicine Division, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Washington (DC): National Acad

See these in context on the Potassium monograph →

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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