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Dietary supplement

Hormone Protect Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by XYMOGEN

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

Hormone Protect is a dietary supplement by XYMOGEN with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for estrogen/hormone balance, acne and hormonal skin issues, prostate health support.Based on those ingredients, 269 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Diindolylmethane. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Hormone Protect by XYMOGEN

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Hormone Protect contains 2 active ingredients. Diindolylmethane is a compound derived from cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cabbage.

The product also includes glucoraphanin, which we hold no detailed information on. The capsule also contains standard inactive ingredients — cellulose, magnesium stearate, silica, and other binding materials — to hold it together.

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 — see Diindolylmethane's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: estrogen metabolism and healthy hormone balance.
  • We looked for evidence on: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Mastalgia, Breast cancer, Prostate cancer, Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Hormone balance — and 2 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Diindolylmethane is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Diindolylmethane is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Breast cancer, Mastalgia, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Prostate cancer.

The evidence for diindolylmethane's effectiveness isn't established in our data. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for benign prostatic hyperplasia, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, cervical dysplasia, or breast pain and tenderness.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work — just that the research we have access to isn't conclusive enough to say either way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Diindolylmethane

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.

Diindolylmethane is generally well tolerated in short-term studies, though long-term safety isn't well established. The most common side effects are diarrhea, gas, headache, nausea, rash, and vomiting.

A rare serious reaction called DRESS (drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms) has been reported. One case of stroke was reported in a woman taking diindolylmethane, but she had multiple stroke risk factors and was on several other supplements, so it's unclear whether this ingredient played a role.

For pregnancy, the safety data indicates it's likely safe. However, because of possible effects on hormones and the limited safety information, it's best avoided while breastfeeding — there isn't enough data to know it's safe in that situation.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Diindolylmethane

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 — Diindolylmethane.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 269 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 your medications if you take estrogens (birth control, hormone therapy), diuretic drugs (water pills), or medications processed through the CYP1A2 liver enzyme pathway. These are the drug types with documented interactions in our data.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you're taking estrogen-based medications, water pills, or other prescription drugs, talk to your pharmacist before starting this product — the interaction picture matters for your specific medicines. The long-term safety profile isn't yet established, so this is worth discussing if you're thinking of taking it longer term.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 21, 2024.

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 Hormone Protect, straight from the product label.

Brand XYMOGEN
Barcode (UPC) 871149003609
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 21, 2024
DSLD ID 303699
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Hormone Protect by XYMOGEN, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
871149003609
IngredientAmount% DV
Diindolylmethane300 mg--
Glucoraphanin60 mg--

Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Microcrystalline Cellulose

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take one to two capsules daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Precautions

Consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use.

Individuals taking medication or receiving cancer treatment should discuss potential interactions with their healthcare practitioner.

Do not use if tamper seal is damaged.

Storage: Keep closed in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.

Formula

Hormone Protect is an ideal combination of DIM (diindolylmethane) and truebroc (glucoraphanin) that helps protect estrogen-sensitive tissues by promoting healthy estrogen metabolism and supporting detoxification and neutralization of harmful estrogen metabolities and xenoestrogens.

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.

Storage

Storage: Keep closed in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.

Formulation

Does not Contain: Wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, animal and dairy products, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, ingredients derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs), artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, or artificial preservatives.

Estrogen Metabolism and Detoxification Support Formula

Vegetarian Caps

Brand IP Statement(s)

Produced under US patent 5,725,895; 5,968,505; 5,968,567; 6,177,122; and 6,242,018 licensed from Brassica Protection Products LLC; trubroc is a trademark of Brassica Protection Products LLC. Copyright 2015 Xymogen

Xymogen Exclusive Professional Formulas

Seals/Symbols

Vegetarian Caps ePV (ePedigree Verification)

Third-Party Verified GMP Compliant

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

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Hormone Protect by XYMOGEN label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Hormone Protect by XYMOGEN

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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.

Diindolylmethane

Interacts with
269 drugs
300 mg per serving

Diindolylmethane (DIM) is a compound made when your body digests cruciferous vegetables, and it is sold as a supplement mainly for hormone balance and...

Diindolylmethane monograph & interactions

Glucoraphanin

60 mg per serving Form: TrueBroc

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Microcrystalline Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Hormone Protect by XYMOGEN Drug Interactions

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269Drugs
116 Moderate 153 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Hormone Protect 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.

Diindolylmethane3 drug types · 269 drugs

Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, diindolylmethane might increase the risk of hyponatremia if used with sodium-depleting diuretics.
Large doses of diindolylmethane (600 mg daily) have been associated with two cases of asymptomatic hyponatremia in clinical research.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Estrogens

Theoretically, diindolylmethane might increase or decrease the effects of estrogens.
Diindolylmethane might have mild estrogenic or antiestrogenic effects. Theoretically, large amounts of diindolylmethane might interfere with hormone replacement therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, diindolylmethane might lower serum levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro evidence suggests that diindolylmethane can induce CYP1A2. Theoretically, it might increase metabolism of CYP1A2 substrates and lower serum concentrations. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Hormone Protect, from the product label.

XYMOGEN

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Name
XYMOGEN Exclusive Professional Formulas
Street Address
6900 Kingspointe Pkwy.
City
Orlando
State
FL
ZipCode
32819
Phone Number
800-647-6100
Web Address
www.xymogen.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Hormone Protect by XYMOGEN: Common Questions

Does Hormone Protect by XYMOGEN interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Hormone Protect has a known interaction with 269 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Hormone Protect contains 2 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.
Can I take this if I'm on birth control or hormone replacement therapy?
Not without talking to your pharmacist first. Diindolylmethane might increase or decrease how your hormones work, and large amounts could interfere with your therapy. Your pharmacist can check your specific medication and help you decide whether it's safe for you.
What side effects should I expect?
The most common are diarrhea, gas, headache, nausea, rash, and vomiting. A rare serious reaction called DRESS has been reported. If you develop a rash with fever or swollen lymph nodes, stop and call your doctor.
Is it safe to take while breastfeeding?
No. There isn't enough safety data to know either way, and because of possible effects on hormones, it's best avoided while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're thinking about it.
Is it safe in pregnancy?
The safety data indicates it's likely safe in pregnancy, but if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, mention it to your doctor so they can review your specific situation.
How long can I take this?
Long-term safety isn't well established. Short-term studies show it's generally well tolerated, but the data on safety beyond that is limited — talk to your pharmacist about how long is appropriate for you.

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Hormone Protect'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 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.

Diindolylmethane 14 references
  1. Natl Inst Health, Natl Inst Environmental Health Sci. Indole-3-carbinol. Available at: http://ntp-server.niehs.nih.gov.
  2. Balk JL. Indole-3-carbinol for cancer prevention. Altern Med Alert 2000; 3:105-7.
  3. Riby JE, Chang GHF, Firestone GL, Bjeldanes LF. Ligand-independent activation of estrogen receptor function by 3,3'-diindolylmethane in human breast cancer cells. Biochem Pharmacol 2000;60:167-77. PubMed
  4. Lake BG, Tredger JM, Renwick AB, et al. 3'3-diindolylmethane induces CYP1A2 in cultured precision-cut human liver slices. Xenobiotica 1998;28:803-11. PubMed
  5. Dalessandri, K. M., Firestone, G. L., Fitch, M. D., Bradlow, H. L., and Bjeldanes, L. F. Pilot study: effect of 3,3'-diindolylmethane supplements on urinary hormone metabolites in postmenopausal women with a history of early-stage breast cancer. Nutr Canc PubMed
  6. Reed, G. A., Arneson, D. W., Putnam, W. C., Smith, H. J., Gray, J. C., Sullivan, D. K., Mayo, M. S., Crowell, J. A., and Hurwitz, A. Single-dose and multiple-dose administration of indole-3-carbinol to women: pharmacokinetics based on 3,3'-diindolylmetha
  7. Reed, G. A., Sunega, J. M., Sullivan, D. K., Gray, J. C., Mayo, M. S., Crowell, J. A., and Hurwitz, A. Single-dose pharmacokinetics and tolerability of absorption-enhanced 3,3'-diindolylmethane in healthy subjects. Cancer Epidemiol.Biomarkers Prev. 2008; PubMed
  8. Del Priore G., Gudipudi, D. K., Montemarano, N., Restivo, A. M., Malanowska-Stega, J., and Arslan, A. A. Oral diindolylmethane (DIM): pilot evaluation of a nonsurgical treatment for cervical dysplasia. Gynecol.Oncol. 2010;116(3):464-467. PubMed
  9. Heath, E. I., Heilbrun, L. K., Li, J., Vaishampayan, U., Harper, F., Pemberton, P., and Sarkar, F. H. A phase I dose-escalation study of oral BR-DIM (BioResponse 3,3'- Diindolylmethane) in castrate-resistant, non-metastatic prostate cancer. Am.J.Transl.R
  10. Jellinck, P. H., Forkert, P. G., Riddick, D. S., Okey, A. B., Michnovicz, J. J., and Bradlow, H. L. Ah receptor binding properties of indole carbinols and induction of hepatic estradiol hydroxylation. Biochem.Pharmacol. 3-9-1993;45(5):1129-1136. PubMed
  11. Bui PV, Moualla M, Upson DJ. A Possible Association of Diindolylmethane with Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Venous Thrombosis. Case Rep Med. 2016;2016:7527098. PubMed
  12. Castañon A, Tristram A, Mesher D, Powell N, Beer H, Ashman S, Rieck G, Fielder H, Fiander A, Sasieni P. Effect of diindolylmethane supplementation on low-grade cervical cytological abnormalities: double-blind, randomised, controlled trial. Br J Cancer. 20 PubMed
  13. Le TM, Sanders CJ, van de Corput L, van Erpecum KJ, Röckmann H. Drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms caused by the dietary supplement diindolylmethane. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2016 Jan-Feb;4(1):175-6. PubMed
  14. Pence ST, Mehta K, Crum-Bailey J. The Serious Side of Supplements: An Ischemic Stroke in a Healthy 38-year-old Female. Mil Med 2022. PubMed

See these in context on the Diindolylmethane monograph →

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