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Copper Liver Chelate Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by SP Standard Process

Copper Liver Chelate label
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Tablet Or Pill Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Copper Liver Chelate 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

Copper Liver Chelate is a dietary supplement by SP Standard Process with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for preventing or treating copper deficiency, supporting red blood cell formation, bone and connective tissue health.Based on those ingredients, 868 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Beet, Copper, Bovine Liver. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Copper Liver Chelate 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 1 of its 5 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (302 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Copper Liver Chelate contains five active ingredients. Copper is the primary ingredient, included to address copper deficiency.

The other four are carrot, a proprietary blend, sweet potato, and bovine liver (liver extract). Together, these deliver whole-food nutrients and micronutrients — the proprietary blend's components are listed separately, and sweet potato's specific role isn't detailed in our data.

The product also contains inactive ingredients: honey, cellulose, calcium stearate, and copper liver chelate as a listed excipient.

Does it work?

Strong 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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded its ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.

Strong

Strong clinical evidence supports its ingredients for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Copper deficiency — rated "Likely Effective" (Copper) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Athletic performance — rated "Possibly Effective" (Beet) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Exercise-induced muscle soreness — rated "Possibly Effective" (Beet) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Vitamin A deficiency — rated "Possibly Effective" (Carrot) (Natural Medicines).

For copper deficiency specifically, the data shows this is likely effective — that's the condition copper supplementation is best supported for. For other uses listed in the ingredient data, the evidence is much thinner.

Carrot for vitamin A deficiency is possibly effective, and beet for athletic performance and exercise-related muscle soreness is possibly effective. For most other conditions mentioned — Alzheimer's disease, acne, chronic fatigue, hepatitis C, COPD, and others — either the evidence is insufficient to rate them, or (in Alzheimer's and COPD) the ingredient is possibly ineffective.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Copper Carrot Liver Extract 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 4 of the 4 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 4 of 4.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 4 of 4.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Copper is safe in food and standard supplement amounts, but excess copper can be toxic — stay within recommended doses and avoid high-dose supplements without medical guidance. Copper is needed in pregnancy, but keep it within recommended amounts.

Carrot as food is well tolerated; some people have allergic reactions (hives, swelling, respiratory or GI symptoms), and excessive carrot juice in infants has caused tooth decay. Beet is generally well tolerated as a food; common side effects are red or black stools (harmless), and in large amounts it theoretically could cause low calcium or kidney stress.

Bovine liver extract hasn't had thorough safety testing and carries source-quality concerns — there's theoretical risk of contamination from disease-carrying animals, though no human BSE cases have been reported from liver products. Liver extract is very high in vitamin A and iron, which is why it should be avoided in pregnancy without medical advice; breastfeeding safety hasn't been well studied.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Copper Carrot Liver Extract 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?
  • 3 of the 4 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Beet, Copper, Liver Extract.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 869 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 this, double-check if you're on penicillamine — copper will bind it and reduce its absorption. If you take any CYP3A4 substrates (many statins, certain blood pressure and heart medications, immunosuppressants), beet can slow their breakdown.

Warfarin users should be aware of the vitamin K in liver extract, which might shift your INR. If you're on birth control, iron supplements, or antihypertensive drugs, those also warrant a quick check with your pharmacist.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Consider this product if you have copper deficiency and your doctor or pharmacist has recommended supplementation. If you take penicillamine, warfarin, birth control pills, iron supplements, or drugs broken down by the CYP3A4 pathway, check with us first — the interactions here are real.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Talk to your doctor; liver extract's high vitamin A content is a particular concern.

We're here to run your medication list against this product before you start.

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

Assessment coverage: 4 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 19, 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 Copper Liver Chelate, straight from the product label.

Brand SP Standard Process
Barcode (UPC) 812122010641
Net contents 90 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 19, 2021
DSLD ID 256495
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Copper Liver Chelate 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
90
UPC/BARCODE
812122010641
IngredientAmount% DV
Copper2 mg100%
Calories2 Calorie(s)--
Carrot0 NP--
Proprietary Blend302 mg--
Sweet Potato0 NP--
Bovine Liver0 NP--
Beet0 NP--

Other ingredients: Honey, Copper liver Chelate, Cellulose, Calcium Stearate

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

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

Formulation

GF Gluten-free

General Statements

Whole Food Supplements Since 1929

Precautions

Caution: This product is processed in a facility that manufactures other products containing soy, milk, egg, wheat, peanut, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish.

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Copper Liver Chelate by SP Standard Process

These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container90 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.

Copper

Interacts with
31 drugs
2 mg per serving

Copper is an essential trace mineral your body needs in small amounts for making red blood cells, supporting nerves and bones, and helping enzymes wor...

Copper monograph & interactions

Proprietary Blend

302 mg per serving

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

Interaction report

Copper Liver Chelate by SP Standard Process Drug Interactions

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868Drugs
646 Moderate 222 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Beet 863
Copper 31
Bovine Liver 3

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Copper Liver Chelate interact with 868 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

3 of the 5 ingredients in Copper Liver Chelate interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Beet Copper Bovine Liver

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Copper Liver Chelate 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 · 863 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

Copper2 drug types · 31 drugs

Penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen)

Theoretically, taking copper with penicillamine might decrease the absorption of penicillamine; separate dosing by at least 2 hours.
Copper chelates penicillamine, which decreases its absorption and may reduce its clinical effects.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Contraceptive Drugs

Theoretically, taking copper with contraceptive drugs might increase the levels and toxic effects of copper.
A meta-analysis of clinical studies suggests that chronic use of oral contraceptives increases serum copper levels by a mean of 57 mcg/dL. In most people, this resulted in levels above the normal reference range for copper.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Copper full monograph & interactions

Bovine Liver2 drug types · 3 drugs

Iron

Liver extract can contain heme iron. Taking liver extract with iron-containing medications or supplements may increase total iron intake and could increase the risk of gastrointestinal adverse effects or excessive iron accumulation. The risk is greater with high doses, prolonged use, or in individuals with hemochromatosis or another iron-overload disorder. Review the iron content of the liver extract and the total elemental iron dose. Avoid unnecessary duplicate iron supplementation and consider monitoring ferritin and transferrin saturation when clinically appropriate.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Liver extract products may contain small and variable amounts of vitamin K. Theoretically, starting, stopping, or substantially changing the amount of liver extract used could reduce the anticoagulant effect of warfarin and lower the INR. However, this interaction has not been directly studied or reported in humans, and the vitamin K content of liver extract products is generally not standardized. Consider monitoring the INR after a meaningful change in liver extract use.

Likelihood Possible Evidence C
Bovine Liver full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Copper Liver Chelate, from the product label.

SP Standard Process

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Name
Standard Process Inc.
Street Address
PO Box 904
City
Palmyra
State
WI
ZipCode
53156
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Copper Liver Chelate by SP Standard Process: Common Questions

Does Copper Liver Chelate by SP Standard Process interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Copper Liver Chelate has a known interaction with 868 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Copper Liver Chelate contains 5 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 this help if I've been told I'm low in copper?
Yes — copper supplementation is likely effective for copper deficiency. That's the main evidence-backed use for this ingredient. If your doctor or pharmacist confirmed a deficiency, this is a reasonable option, as long as it doesn't conflict with other medications you take.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Copper itself is likely safe and actually needed in pregnancy, but stay within recommended amounts and avoid high doses. Carrot as food is fine, but concentrated carrot supplements should be avoided in pregnancy. Beet as food is safe, but concentrated supplements in pregnancy haven't been well studied. Liver extract is high in vitamin A, which can harm a developing baby — avoid unless your doctor approves. Talk with your obstetrician before starting any of these.
What are the side effects I might notice?
Beet commonly causes red or black stools, which isn't harmful. Carrot is well tolerated, though some people are allergic — watch for hives, swelling, or breathing trouble. Copper side effects are rare; contact dermatitis (skin irritation) has been reported occasionally. If you see unusual symptoms, let your pharmacist know.
I'm on birth control pills. Is there a problem?
Theoretically, yes — birth control pills raise your copper levels by an average of about 57 mcg/dL, and adding a copper supplement on top of that could push you higher still. It's a minor interaction, but worth discussing with your pharmacist to see if this product makes sense for you right now.
Does this product have any fillers or just the active ingredients?
It has inactive ingredients: honey, cellulose, calcium stearate, and copper liver chelate listed as an excipient. These are binders and fillers that help hold the tablet together — standard stuff.
What exactly is the proprietary blend?
We can see it's listed as one of the five active ingredients, but the individual components of that blend aren't spelled out separately in our data. If you need to know the exact mix, check the label or call Standard Process directly.

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The Full Monographs Behind Copper Liver Chelate’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Copper

Interacts with 31 drugs

Copper is an essential trace mineral your body needs in small amounts for making red blood cells, supporting nerves and bones, and helping enzymes work. Most people get enough copper from fo...

Read the full Copper monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Carrot

Carrot is a common food vegetable that is a rich source of beta-carotene (which the body turns into vitamin A) and other nutrients. Eating carrots is safe and nutritious for most people, but...

Read the full Carrot monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Liver Extract

Interacts with 3 drugs

Liver extract is a dried or concentrated form of animal liver that is naturally rich in iron, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and other nutrients. It was once used to treat certain anemias before pu...

Read the full Liver Extract monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Beet

Interacts with 863 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 →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Copper Liver Chelate'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 39 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.

Copper 11 references
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  2. Campbell IA, Elmes PC. Ethambutol and the eye: zinc and copper (letter). Lancet 1975;2:711. DOI
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  4. Kozak SF, Inderlied CB, Hsu HY, et al. The role of copper on ethambutol's antimicrobial action and implications for ethambutol-induced optic neuropathy. Diag Microbiol Infect Dis 1998;30:83-7. PubMed
  5. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2002.
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  7. Babic Z, Tariba B, Kovacic J, Pizent A, Varnai VM, Macan J. Relevance of serum copper elevation induced by oral contraceptives: a meta-analysis. Contraception. 2013 Jun;87(6):790-800. PubMed
  8. Qui Q, Zhang F, Zhu W, Wu J, Liang M. Copper in diabetes mellitus: a meta-analysis and systematic review of plasma and serum studies. Biol Trace Elem Res 2017;177(1):53-63.
  9. Walker-Smith PK, Keith DJ, Kennedy CT, Sansom JE. Allergic contact dermatitis caused by copper. Contact Dermatitis 2016;75(3):186-7. PubMed
  10. Gallentine A. Third-degree burn on the neuropathic lower extremity in a patient with diabetes while wearing a copper-containing compression sock: a case report. Wound Manag Prev 2021;67(12):26-29. DOI
  11. Chung KJ, Chin YM, Wong MS, Sanmugam A, Singaravel S, Nah SA. Effectiveness of table salt versus copper sulphate in treating umbilical granuloma: A pilot randomized controlled trial. J Pediatr Surg 2022;57(2):261-265. PubMed

See these in context on the Copper monograph →

Carrot 14 references
  1. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
  2. Wetzel WE, Lehn W, Grieb A. [Carotene jaundice in infants with "sugar nursing bottle syndrome"]. Monatsschr Kinderheilkd 1989;137(10):659-61.
  3. el-Arab AE, Khalil F, Hussein L. Vitamin A deficiency among preschool children in a rural area of Egypt: the results of dietary assessment and biochemical assay. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2002;53(6):465-74. PubMed
  4. Helbling A. [Food allergy]. Ther Umsch 1994;51(1):31-7.
  5. Kaplan R. Carrot addiction. Aust N Z J Psychiatry 1996;30(5):698-700.
  6. Ncube, T. N., Greiner, T., Malaba, L. C., and Gebre-Medhin, M. Supplementing lactating women with puréed papaya and grated carrots improved vitamin A status in a placebo-controlled trial. J Nutr 2001;131(5):1497-1502. PubMed
  7. Mullins M, Froelke BR, Rivera MR. Effect of delayed activated charcoal on acetaminophen concentration after simulated overdose of oxycodone and acetaminophen. Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2009;47(2):112-5. PubMed
  8. Kawai M, Tamagawa-Mineoka R, Hagura A, Masuda K, Katoh N. Allergic contact dermatitis due to carrots. J Dermatol 2014;41(8):753-4. PubMed
  9. Xu X, Cheng Y, Li S, et al. Dietary carrot consumption and the risk of prostate cancer. Eur J Nutr 2014;53(8):1615-23. PubMed
  10. Donaldson MS, Speight N, Loomis S. Fibromyalgia syndrome improved using a mostly raw vegetarian diet: an observational study. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2001;1:7. PubMed
  11. Chen H, Shao F, Zhang F, Miao Q. Association between dietary carrot intake and breast cancer: A meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore). 2018;97(37):e12164. PubMed
  12. Bosanac SS, Clark AK, Sivamani RK. Phytophotodermatitis related to carrot extract-containing sunscreen. Dermatol Online J. 2018;24(1). pii: 13030/qt2nv2d1n0. DOI
  13. Deding U, Baatrup G, Christensen LP, Kobaek-Larsen M. Carrot Intake and Risk of Colorectal Cancer: A Prospective Cohort Study of 57,053 Danes. Nutrients 2020;12(2):332. PubMed
  14. Sánchez-Guerrero IM, Nieto A, Meseguer J, et al. Occupational Rhinoconjunctivitis Induced by Unusual Allergens of Carrot. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2020;30(3):204-206. PubMed

See these in context on the Carrot monograph →

Liver Extract 4 references
  1. Lewis CJ. Letter to reiterate certain public health and safety concerns to firms manufacturing or importing dietary supplements that contain specific bovine tissues. FDA. Available at: www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/dspltr05.html.
  2. Kaslow JE, Rucker L, Onishi R. Liver extract-folic acid-cyanocobalamin vs placebo for chronic fatigue syndrome. Arch Intern Med 1989;149:2501-3. DOI
  3. Ebinuma, H., Saito, H., Tada, S., Masuda, T., Kamiya, T., Nishida, J., Yoshioka, M., and Ishii, H. Additive therapeutic effects of the liver extract preparation mixture adelavin-9 on interferon-beta treatment for chronic hepatitis C. Hepatogastroenterolog
  4. Saito, H., Ebinuma, H., Tada, S., Tsunematsu, S., Atsukawa, K., Masuda, T., Tsuchiya, M., and Ishii, H. Enhancing effect of the liver extract and flavin adenin dinucleotide mixture on anti-viral efficacy of interferon in patients with chronic hepatitis C. PubMed

See these in context on the Liver Extract monograph →

Beet 10 references
  1. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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 →

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