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BET Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by LiveLong Nutrition

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Powder Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
No known interaction
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking BET 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

The interaction bottom line No known interaction

BET is a dietary supplement by LiveLong Nutrition with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high homocysteine levels, liver health (fatty liver), exercise performance and strength.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of BET by LiveLong Nutrition

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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 12, 2026

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.

BET contains one active ingredient: betaine anhydrous. Betaine is a compound your body uses to help manage homocysteine (an amino acid that builds up in your blood), support liver function, and play a role in cell metabolism.

It's naturally present in some foods, but this product delivers a concentrated dose in powder form.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
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: body composition, strength and mood support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Depression, Hyperhomocysteinemia, Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) — and 3 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Betaine Anhydrous is rated "Possibly Effective" for Hyperhomocysteinemia (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Betaine Anhydrous is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Athletic performance, Depression, Obesity, Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and more.

Betaine anhydrous is effective for homocystinuria, a rare inherited condition where homocysteine accumulates to harmful levels. It's possibly effective for high homocysteine (hyperhomocysteinemia) in general.

For nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NASH), colorectal polyps (adenoma), depression, and acid reflux (GERD), the evidence isn't strong enough yet to rate whether it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Betaine Anhydrous

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.

Betaine anhydrous is generally well tolerated when taken in studied doses. The most common side effects are body odor, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, and elevated cholesterol levels.

A rare serious effect is cerebral edema (fluid and swelling in the brain), though this is uncommon. Safety data is incomplete, so it's best to use it only under a doctor's guidance.

If you're breastfeeding, safety hasn't been established well enough—talk with your healthcare provider before using this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Betaine Anhydrous

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for betaine anhydrous. Even so, because safety information isn't complete, run your full medication list through the checker below before starting this product.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

BET is appropriate if your doctor recommends it for homocystinuria or high homocysteine levels. Because overall safety data is limited and breastfeeding safety isn't well established, check with your pharmacist or doctor before starting, especially if you're pregnant or nursing or have any liver or kidney concerns.

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 Jun 24, 2020.

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 BET, straight from the product label.

Brand LiveLong Nutrition
Barcode (UPC) 609728346416
Net contents 100 Gram(s); 3.5 Oz(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 24, 2020
DSLD ID 229123
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for BET by LiveLong Nutrition, 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:
1 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Gram(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
609728346416
IngredientAmount% DV
Betaine Anhydrous1 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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Precautions

Warning: Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use this product if you are at risk or are being treated for high blood pressure, heart, kidney, thyroid, or psychiatric disease, difficulty in urinating, prostate enlargement, anxiety, depression, seizure disorder, or stroke.

Consult your healthcare professional before use if you are taking antidepressants, MAO inhibitors, or any other prescription drugs.

Discontinue use and consult your healthcare professional if dizziness, sleeplessness, tremors, nervousness, heartache, or heart palpitations occur.

Always consult your physician before taking supplements.

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

Body composition Strength Mood support

Formula

Betaine anhydrous

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take one serving, once a day.

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BET by LiveLong Nutrition label

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BET label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in BET by LiveLong Nutrition

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

Serving size1 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Betaine Anhydrous

No known
interactions
1 Gram(s) per serving

Betaine anhydrous (also called trimethylglycine) is a compound found in foods like beets, spinach, and whole grains, and is sold as a supplement and a...

Betaine Anhydrous monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

BET by LiveLong Nutrition Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in BET. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for BET, from the product label.

LiveLong Nutrition

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Name
LiveLong Nutrition
Street Address
2363 Sandifer Blvd
City
Westminster
State
SC
ZipCode
29693
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

BET by LiveLong Nutrition: Common Questions

Does BET by LiveLong Nutrition interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in BET. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
BET 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.
What is betaine anhydrous used for?
It's used to lower high homocysteine in the blood, particularly in homocystinuria, a rare genetic condition. It's also studied for liver health and other conditions, though evidence for those is not yet established.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Safety while breastfeeding isn't well established, so caution is advised. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're nursing.
What are the most common side effects?
Body odor, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset are the most common. Some people also see elevated cholesterol levels. A rare serious effect is brain swelling, though that's uncommon.
Is betaine anhydrous safe to use long-term?
It's generally well tolerated in studied doses, but complete long-term safety data isn't available. Use it only under a healthcare provider's guidance, and have your doctor check in on you regularly.
Does this product have fillers?
No—the product contains betaine anhydrous only, with no other inactive ingredients listed.

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The Full Monographs Behind BET’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Betaine Anhydrous

Betaine anhydrous (also called trimethylglycine) is a compound found in foods like beets, spinach, and whole grains, and is sold as a supplement and as a prescription medicine for a rare gen...

Read the full Betaine Anhydrous monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

BET'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 11 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.

Betaine Anhydrous 11 references
  1. Cystadane (betaine anhydrous for oral solution) Package insert. Orphan Medical, Inc. Minnetonka, MN. November 2005.
  2. Abdelmalek MF, Angulo P, Jorgensen RA, et al. Betaine, a promising new agent for patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis: results of a pilot study. Am J Gastroenterol 2001;96:2711-7.. PubMed
  3. Schwab U, Torronen A, Toppinen L, et al. Betaine supplementation decreases plasma homocysteine concentrations but does not affect body weight, body composition, or resting energy expenditure in human subjects. Am J Clin Nutr 2002;76:961-7. PubMed
  4. McGregor DO, Dellow WJ, Robson RA, et al. Betaine supplementation decreases post-methionine hyperhomocysteinemia in chronic renal failure. Kidney Int 2002;61:1040-6. PubMed
  5. Olthof MR, van Vliet T, Verhoef P, et al. Effect of homocysteine-lowering nutrients on blood lipids: results from four randomised, placebo-controlled studies in healthy humans. PloS Med 2005;2:e135. PubMed
  6. Knopman, D. and Patterson, M. An open-label, 24-week pilot study of the methyl donor betaine in Alzheimer disease patients. Alzheimer Dis.Assoc.Disord. 2001;15(3):162-165. PubMed
  7. Moat, S. J., Madhavan, A., Taylor, S. Y., Payne, N., Allen, R. H., Stabler, S. P., Goodfellow, J., McDowell, I. F., Lewis, M. J., and Lang, D. High- but not low-dose folic acid improves endothelial function in coronary artery disease. Eur J Clin Invest 2 PubMed
  8. Abdelmalek, M. F., Sanderson, S. O., Angulo, P., Soldevila-Pico, C., Liu, C., Peter, J., Keach, J., Cave, M., Chen, T., McClain, C. J., and Lindor, K. D. Betaine for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: results of a randomized placebo-controlled trial. Hepa PubMed
  9. Ashtary-Larky D, Bagheri R, Ghanavati M, et al. Effects of betaine supplementation on cardiovascular markers: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2021 Mar 25:1-18. PubMed
  10. Zawieja EE, Zawieja B, Chmurzynska A. Betaine supplementation moderately increases total cholesterol levels: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Diet Suppl. 2021;18(1):105-117. PubMed
  11. Imbard A, Toumazi A, Magréault S, et al. Efficacy and pharmacokinetics of betaine in CBS and cblC deficiencies: a cross-over randomized controlled trial. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2022;17(1):417. PubMed

See these in context on the Betaine Anhydrous monograph →

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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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