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However, some people may experience: Beeturia (red or pink urine or stool that is harmless but surprising) due to a phytonutrient in beets that cannot be metabolized in the body Increased risk of kidney stones due to oxalates, which are natural compounds that can bind with minerals like calcium in the body to form kidney stones Gout flare-ups in people sensitive to purines, which can be broken down into uric acid Digestive upset if eaten in large amounts Medication interactions caused by the nitrates in beets, which may enhance the effects of certain medications, such as blood pressure medications, and cause very low blood pressure If you have concerns, talk to your physician before eating beets
6d), yet not all compounds behaved the same way