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Bountiful Beets Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Country Farms

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

Bountiful Beets is a dietary supplement by Country Farms 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 powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Bountiful Beets by Country Farms

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.

Bountiful Beets is a single-ingredient supplement containing beet root powder. The capsule itself includes gelatin, silica, magnesium stearate, and rice flour as inactive ingredients to hold everything together.

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: boost energy and support circulation.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Exercise-induced muscle damage, Exercise-induced muscle soreness, Hypertension, Pregnancy-induced hypertension, Coronary heart disease (CHD) — 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, Raynaud syndrome, and more.

Beet root has possibly effective evidence for athletic performance and exercise-induced muscle soreness — meaning small studies support the idea, but more research is needed. For COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), the evidence points to possibly ineffective.

The data we hold isn't strong enough to rate whether beet helps with cholesterol levels or brain function.

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 eaten as a food is generally well tolerated by most adults. Concentrated supplements like this one lack the long-term safety data that food does, so use caution.

Short-term use appears well tolerated overall. The most common side effect is red-colored stools and urine — harmless and expected.

Black stools have also been reported. In rare cases, very large amounts have caused low blood calcium (hypocalcemia) and kidney damage.

One case report described a patient on blood thinners who had black stools and nausea after beet pills, though a serious bleed was ruled out. Safety data in pregnancy and lactation is not on file for beet supplements.

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.

Check any drug your liver breaks down, especially those metabolized by the CYP3A4 enzyme (used by many heart, cholesterol, and immune medications). Also flag blood pressure medications, and any drug processed by CYP1A2.

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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 exercise and want to explore natural performance support, beet root is worth a conversation. But don't start this without checking your medications first — it affects how your liver processes over 800 drugs.

If you take anything for blood pressure, cholesterol, heart rhythm, mental health, or pain, run it through our interaction checker before you buy.

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 Feb 23, 2022.

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 Bountiful Beets, straight from the product label.

Brand Country Farms
Barcode (UPC) 035046098698
Net contents 90 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 23, 2022
DSLD ID 259763
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
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 Bountiful Beets by Country Farms, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
035046098698
IngredientAmount% DV
Beet root powder500 mg--

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

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Label statements
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Formula

Country Farms Bountiful Beets brings the power of pure beets to life in one convenient capsule.

Wholefood beet extract

Formulation

To supercharge your intake of dietary nitrates and boost your energy, incorporate Bountiful Beets into your daily nutrition regimen.

The circulation superfood

Promotes energy and endurance Activates essential nitric oxide Each capsule equals 3 beets

Made in the U.S.A from globally sourced ingredients.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if inner seal is broken.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from heat, light and moisture.

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.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Country Farms Farm Fresh Est. 1975

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take 1 capsule up to 3 times daily as a dietary supplement.

General Statements

Facebook.com @CountryFarmsFresh Instagram.com @CountryFarmsFresh

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Bountiful Beets by Country Farms label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Bountiful Beets by Country Farms

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.

Beet root powder

Interacts with
861 drugs
500 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 powder monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Bountiful Beets by Country Farms 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 Bountiful Beets 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 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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Bountiful Beets, from the product label.

Country Farms

Name
Windmill Health Products
Street Address
10 Henderson Drive
City
West Caldwell
State
NJ
ZipCode
07006
Web Address
CountryFarms.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Bountiful Beets by Country Farms: Common Questions

Does Bountiful Beets by Country Farms interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Bountiful Beets 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?
Bountiful Beets 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 actually make me run faster or recover better?
The evidence says possibly — small studies support the idea that beet helps athletic performance and muscle soreness after exercise, but we need bigger, better trials to be sure. It's worth trying if you're curious, but don't expect a game-changer.
Is it normal that my pee turned red after I took this?
Completely normal and harmless. Beet pigment colors your urine and stools red — it's just passing through. Black stools have also been reported with beet supplements. Neither means anything is wrong.
Is beet powder safe as a supplement, or is it only safe as a food?
Beet as a food is safe and well tolerated. Concentrated supplements lack the long-term safety data that food has, so we recommend using caution. Short-term use appears fine, but don't treat it like a food you can take unlimited amounts of.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
We don't have safety data on beet supplements in lactation. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting — they can help you decide if it's right for you.
What does beet root do for your body?
Beet contains nitrates that help dilate blood vessels, which is why studies have looked at it for athletic performance, exercise recovery, and blood pressure. The evidence supports a possible benefit for athletic performance and muscle soreness.
Will this lower my blood pressure?
Beet contains nitrates that can lower blood pressure in theory, but one study of concentrated juice found no significant effect. Smaller trials suggest it does work for some people. If you take blood pressure medications, check with your doctor before starting — they may need to adjust your dose.

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The Full Monographs Behind Bountiful Beets’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Bountiful Beets'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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