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Betafood Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by SP Standard Process

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Tablet Or Pill Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Betafood 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 Most serious interaction: Moderate

Betafood is a dietary supplement by SP Standard Process with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high blood pressure, exercise and athletic performance, heart and circulation support.Based on those ingredients, 941 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Beet, Oat Flour. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Betafood by SP Standard Process

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

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 4 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (312 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Betafood contains four active ingredients: beet, oat flour, Swiss chard juice powder, and beet juice powder. The beet (in both whole and juice form) is rich in betanin and nitrates, compounds thought to support athletic performance and reduce exercise-related muscle soreness.

Oat flour adds fiber and compounds linked to cholesterol and heart health. The product also contains two inactive ingredients—honey and calcium stearate—which serve as sweetener and binder.

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.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Digestive and intestinal health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Ulcerative colitis, Gallbladder disease, Liver disease, Gut flora balance, Intestinal permeability — and 2 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Beet is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Liver disease (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Oats is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Gallbladder disease, Ulcerative colitis, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The evidence for beet suggests it's possibly effective for athletic performance and exercise-induced muscle soreness, though the data isn't conclusive. For other conditions—like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease—it appears possibly ineffective.

We don't have enough reliable evidence to rate beet for cholesterol levels or cognitive function. Oat flour, on the other hand, is likely effective for dyslipidemia (abnormal cholesterol and triglycerides) and coronary heart disease, based on established clinical research.

Swiss chard juice powder's effectiveness isn't established in our data.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Beet Oats

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 is generally well tolerated as a food; the most common effect you'll notice is red or sometimes dark stools, which is harmless. Concentrated beet supplements have less safety data than whole food beet, so use caution with higher doses.

In rare cases, very large amounts can theoretically lower calcium levels or, in extreme cases, damage the kidneys. Oats are safe for most people and are considered likely safe in pregnancy and while breastfeeding, though concentrated oat supplements haven't been as thoroughly studied.

The most common side effect from oats is bloating, gas, abdominal distention, and unpleasant taste—usually mild and often improving with continued use. Both ingredients are unlikely to cause serious harm at normal supplement doses.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Beet Oats

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, Oats.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 942 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 Betafood, double-check with your pharmacist if you take insulin or other diabetes medications—the product may increase the risk of low blood sugar. Also check if you take any drugs processed by the liver enzyme CYP3A4, as beet may raise their levels.

Blood pressure medications warrant a quick review because of beet's nitrate content. Your pharmacist can run your exact medications through the tool on this page.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Betafood is a food-based supplement with beet and oat that may help athletic performance and cholesterol, but it interacts with medications that control blood sugar and several liver-processed drugs. If you take insulin, diabetes drugs, or blood pressure medications, check with your pharmacist first.

It's generally well tolerated, though you may notice red stools and some digestive bloating.

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

Assessment coverage: 3 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2025.

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 Betafood, straight from the product label.

Brand SP Standard Process
Barcode (UPC) 812122013192
Net contents 180 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2025
DSLD ID 337999
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Betafood by SP Standard Process, 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 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
180
UPC/BARCODE
812122013192
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend312 mg--
Beet0 NP--
Oat Flour0 NP--
Swiss Chard Juice, Powder0 NP--
Beet Juice, Powder0 NP--

Other ingredients: Honey, Calcium Stearate

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Label statements
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Formulation

Digestive & Intestinal Health

GF (Gluten free)

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: One tablet per meal, or as directed.

Storage

Keep bottle tightly closed. This product absorbs moisture.

Brand IP Statement(s)

SP Standard Process Whole Food Supplements Since 1929

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of reach of children.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Betafood by SP Standard Process label

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Betafood label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Betafood by SP Standard Process

These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container180 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.

Proprietary Blend

312 mg per serving

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

Interaction report

Betafood by SP Standard Process Drug Interactions

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941Drugs
723 Moderate 218 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Beet 861
Oat Flour 86

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Betafood interact with 941 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

2 of the 4 ingredients in Betafood interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Beet Oat Flour

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Betafood 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.

Beet3 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
Beet full monograph & interactions

Oat Flour2 drug types · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, oats may have additive effects with antidiabetic agents and might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Consuming oats can decrease blood glucose in patients with diabetes. In those who require insulin, taking oats 100 grams daily for 2 days reduces the insulin dose required to achieve metabolic control.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Insulin

Concomitant use of oats and insulin might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In patients with insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes, taking oats 100 grams daily for 2 days reduces the insulin dose required to achieve metabolic control.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Oat Flour full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

SP Standard Process

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Name
Standard Process Inc.
Street Address
1200 West Royal Lee Drive
City
Palmyra
State
WI
ZipCode
53156
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Betafood by SP Standard Process: Common Questions

Does Betafood by SP Standard Process interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Betafood has a known interaction with 941 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Betafood contains 4 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.
Will Betafood make my poop red?
You may see red or dark-colored stools—that's the beet. It's not harmful and is one of the most common effects of taking beet supplements. The color should return to normal once you stop taking the product.
Can I take Betafood if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Oat flour eaten as food is considered likely safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but we don't have enough data on concentrated oat supplements. We don't have safety data on file for beet in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before taking this product if you're pregnant or nursing—they can give you personalized advice.
What is this supposed to help with?
Beet appears possibly effective for athletic performance and muscle soreness after exercise. Oat flour is likely effective for high cholesterol and heart health. We don't have strong evidence yet for other uses.
Does Betafood contain any fillers?
Yes—it contains honey and calcium stearate as inactive ingredients. These serve as sweetener and binder to hold the tablet together.
What are the most common side effects?
From beet, you may see red or dark stools and red urine. From oat flour, you may experience bloating, gas, abdominal distention, or an unpleasant taste—especially if you're not used to a lot of fiber. These usually get better with continued use.
Is Swiss chard juice powder in this product safe?
We don't hold safety or interaction data for Swiss chard juice powder on file, so we can't tell you what to expect from that ingredient. Your pharmacist may be able to look up additional information for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Betafood’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Beet

Interacts with 861 drugs

Beet, especially beetroot juice, is a nitrate-rich food that may modestly lower blood pressure and slightly improve exercise performance in some people. It is generally safe as a food, but s...

Read the full Beet monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Oats

Interacts with 86 drugs

Oats are a well-studied whole grain whose soluble fiber (beta-glucan) can help lower cholesterol and support heart health when eaten regularly. As a food, oats are safe for most people, and...

Read the full Oats monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Betafood'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 27 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

See these in context on the Beet monograph →

Oats 13 references
  1. Cooper SG, Tracey EJ. Small-bowel obstruction caused by oat-bran bezoar. N Engl J Med 1989;320:1148-9. DOI
  2. Pick ME, Hawrysh ZJ, Gee MI, et al. Oat bran concentrate bread products improve long-term control of diabetes: a pilot study. J Am Diet Assoc 1996;96:1254-61. PubMed
  3. Braaten JT, Scott FW, Wood PJ, et al. High beta-glucan oat bran and oat gum reduce postprandial blood glucose and insulin in subjects with and without type 2 diabetes. Diabet Med 1994;11:312-8.
  4. Rosario PG, Gerst PH, Prakash K, Albu E. Dentureless distention: oat bran bezoars cause obstruction. J Am Geriatr Soc 1990;38:608. PubMed
  5. Food and Drug Administration. Food labeling: health claims: oats and coronary heart disease. Fed Regist 1996;61:296-313.
  6. Foulke J. FDA Allows Whole Oat Foods To Make Health Claim on Reducing the Risk of Heart Disease. FDA Talk Paper. 1997. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ANSWERS/ANS00782.html.
  7. Chandalia M, Garg A, Lutjohann D, et al. Beneficial effects of high dietary fiber intake in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. N Engl J Med 2000;342:1392-8. PubMed
  8. Lembo A, Camilleri M. Chronic constipation. N Engl J Med 2003;349:1360-8. . PubMed
  9. De Paz Arranz S, Perez Montero A, Remon LZ, Molero MI. Allergic contact urticaria to oatmeal. Allergy 2002;57:1215. . PubMed
  10. Delgado G, Kleber ME, Krämer BK, et al. Dietary intervention with oatmeal in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus - A crossover study. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes. 2019;127(9):623-629. PubMed
  11. Sobhan M, Hojati M, Vafaie SY, Ahmadimoghaddam D, Mohammadi Y, Mehrpooya M. The efficacy of colloidal oatmeal cream 1% as add-on therapy in the management of chronic irritant hand eczema: A double-blind study. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2020;13:241-25
  12. Hou Q, Li Y, Li L, Cheng G, Sun X, Li S, Tian H. The metabolic effects of oats intake in patients with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutrients. 2015;7(12):10369-87. PubMed
  13. González-Afonso M, Cañas JA, Sastre B, et al. A Case of Anaphylaxis After Ingestion of Oats: Research Into New Allergens. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2022;32(6):506-508. PubMed

See these in context on the Oats 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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