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Total Beets Pomegranate Berry Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Force Factor

Powder Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Total Beets Pomegranate Berry Flavor is a dietary supplement by Force Factor with 3 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 Total Beets Pomegranate Berry Flavor by Force Factor

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 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • “Total Beets Superblend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (5,000 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This powder contains 3 active ingredients: potassium, beet powder, and NO3-T. Potassium is an electrolyte essential for heart rhythm, nerve function, and muscle contraction.

Beet powder is a concentrated form of beetroot, which contains nitrates and pigments (like betanin) that may support exercise performance and blood flow. NO3-T is a branded ingredient we hold no data on.

The product also contains inactive ingredients—natural flavors, maltodextrin, silicon dioxide, citric acid, and stevia—which are fillers, thickeners, and sweeteners to make the powder taste better and mix smoothly.

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

Beet powder in this product is rated Possibly Effective for athletic performance and exercise-induced muscle soreness — meaning small studies suggest a benefit, but more evidence is needed to be sure. For chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), beet is rated Possibly Ineffective.

For dyslipidemia (abnormal blood fats) and cognitive function, the evidence isn't established in the data we hold — we don't have enough reliable studies to rate it either way. Potassium's effectiveness ratings are not on file for this product.

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.

Potassium from food is generally safe, but supplements can cause dangerously high blood levels in certain people, especially those with kidney disease — use supplements only under medical guidance. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, dietary potassium is fine, but talk with your doctor before taking a potassium supplement.

Beet is widely eaten as food and is generally well tolerated for most adults. As a concentrated supplement, though, safety data are limited, so use caution.

The most common side effect is red or dark stools, which is harmless. Rare serious effects from large amounts include low blood calcium and kidney damage.

Potassium can cause abdominal pain, belching, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, and vomiting; at high levels it can trigger irregular heartbeat, heart block, low blood pressure, and mental confusion.

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.

Before taking this product, check with your pharmacist if you take potassium-sparing diuretics (Moderate severity), ACE inhibitors or ARBs (Moderate severity), or CYP3A4 substrates such as certain immunosuppressants and cholesterol or cancer medications (Moderate severity). Beet may also theoretically lower blood pressure (Minor severity) or affect how your liver clears CYP1A2 substrates (Minor severity).

We could not check NO3-T for interactions.

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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 potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or medications metabolized by CYP3A4, check with your pharmacist before using this product — the potassium and beet together may cause unsafe interactions. Even if you don't take those drugs, if you have kidney disease, talk to your doctor first.

Beet's benefit for exercise performance is promising but not yet proven; potassium from food is healthy, but supplements require medical supervision.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 14, 2023.

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 Total Beets Pomegranate Berry Flavor, straight from the product label.

Brand Force Factor
Barcode (UPC) 818594015467
Net contents 7.4 Ounce(s); 210 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 14, 2023
DSLD ID 297762
Product type Other Combinations
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 Total Beets Pomegranate Berry Flavor by Force Factor, 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:
7 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
7 Gram(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
818594015467
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories10 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrate2 Gram(s)1%
Potassium340 mg7%
Beet, Powder3000 mg--
NO3-T2000 mg--
Total Beets Superblend5000 mg--

Other ingredients: Natural Flavors, Maltodextrin, Silicon Dioxide, Citric Acid, Stevia

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Label statements
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General Statements

Ingredients you can trust

Formulation

No artificial colors No artificial flavors No gelatin No artificial sweeteners No preservatives

Support: Blood flow Nitric oxide Energy Endurance Stamina

Original drink powder

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Mix 1 scoop with 4-8 oz. of cold water or beverage of your choice, varying the amount of liquid to achieve desired taste. Consume 1 serving per day.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children. For adult use only.

Allergen warning: Manufactured by equipment which may process products containing milk, eggs, soy, wheat, shellfish, fish, tree nuts, peanuts, and sesame.

Precautions: Use only as directed.

Consult a healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant or nursing, have a medical condition, or use prescription medications. This product contains nitrates and should not be used in combination with other products containing nitrates, including medication for chest pain or erectile dysfunction, such as PDE-5 inhibitors.

Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery.

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.

Formula

N03-T Nitrate Technology N03-T.com/patents

Circulation superfood

Brand IP Statement(s)

N03-T is a registered trademark of ThermoLife International LLC. This mark covers the use of one or more patents listed at www.N03-T.com/patents

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Proudly manufactured in the U.S. from imported and domestic ingredients.

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Total Beets Pomegranate Berry Flavor by Force Factor label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Total Beets Pomegranate Berry Flavor by Force Factor

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size7 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container30 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
340 mg per serving Form: Dipotassium Phosphate

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

Total Beets Superblend

5000 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Natural Flavors, Maltodextrin, Silicon Dioxide, Citric Acid, Stevia. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Total Beets Pomegranate Berry Flavor by Force Factor Drug Interactions

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871Drugs
690 Moderate 181 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Total Beets Pomegranate Berry Flavor 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.

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 Total Beets Pomegranate Berry Flavor, from the product label.

Force Factor

Name
Force Factor, LLC
City
Boston
State
MA
ZipCode
02210
Phone Number
1-866-443-6723
Web Address
www.ForceFactor.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Total Beets Pomegranate Berry Flavor by Force Factor: Common Questions

Does Total Beets Pomegranate Berry Flavor by Force Factor interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Total Beets Pomegranate Berry Flavor 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?
Total Beets Pomegranate Berry Flavor contains 3 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 potassium in this product safe if I have kidney disease?
No — potassium supplements can cause dangerously high blood levels in people with kidney disease. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any potassium supplement if you have kidney problems.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Dietary potassium is fine during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but there isn't enough data on concentrated beet supplements. Talk with your doctor before starting this product — potassium supplements in particular should only be used under medical guidance during pregnancy and lactation.
Does beet powder really help with exercise performance?
Small studies suggest beet may help with athletic performance and muscle soreness after exercise, but the evidence isn't strong enough yet to call it proven. It's rated Possibly Effective, meaning more research is needed.
What are the common side effects of potassium?
Most people experience abdominal pain, belching, diarrhea, gas, nausea, or vomiting. Red or dark stools from beet is harmless and normal. At very high levels, potassium can cause serious heart rhythm problems, so don't exceed recommended doses.
Will red stools mean something is wrong?
No — red or dark-colored stools are a normal, harmless effect of beet and will go away once you stop taking the product. This color change doesn't indicate bleeding or any medical problem.
Can this powder help lower my cholesterol or improve my thinking?
We don't have enough reliable evidence in our data to say whether beet helps with cholesterol or brain function. If those are goals for you, talk to your pharmacist about what the research actually supports.

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Total Beets Pomegranate Berry Flavor'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.

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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
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  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

See these in context on the Beet monograph →

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