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Dietary supplement

Lectin Protect Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Supreme Nutrition Products

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

Lectin Protect is a dietary supplement by Supreme Nutrition Products with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for thyroid support, iodine source, weight management.Based on those ingredients, 891 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Fucus Vesiculosus. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lectin Protect by Supreme Nutrition Products

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 0 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • “Lectin Protect” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (1,000 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Lectin Protect contains three active ingredients. Fucus vesiculosus (bladderwrack, a type of seaweed) is the ingredient with documented interactions; it's included for its iodine content and other compounds.

Larix occidentalis (western larch) and Abelmoschus esculentus (okra) round out the blend. The capsules themselves are vegetable cellulose, an inert container material.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Fucus Vesiculosus product and its label doesn't state a use — see Fucus Vesiculosus's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for Lectin Protect's effectiveness is not established in the data we hold. Fucus vesiculosus has been studied for aging skin, heart disease, constipation, diarrhea, and indigestion, but all of these uses have insufficient reliable evidence to rate at this time.

If you're considering this product for a specific health goal, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the evidence supports it.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Fucus Vesiculosus

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.

When taken by mouth, Fucus vesiculosus raises significant safety concerns due to its variable and often high iodine content. The most common side effects are thyroid-related: goiter, low thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism), and overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).

Rarely, thyroid cancer has been reported. There's also a case report of a patient who developed an irregular heart rhythm after taking a weight-loss product containing Fucus vesiculosus, though it's unclear if Fucus vesiculosus alone was responsible.

During pregnancy, the high iodine and potential for heavy metal contamination make this product unsafe. During breastfeeding, iodine passes into breast milk and may affect your baby's thyroid function, so it should be avoided.

If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant, do not take this product without speaking with your doctor or pharmacist.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Fucus Vesiculosus

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 — Fucus Vesiculosus.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; lithium.
  • For scale: 892 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 against this product if you take lithium, antithyroid drugs, thyroid hormone replacement, or amiodarone (Cordarone)—all carry Moderate interaction risk with Fucus vesiculosus. Also double-check if you're on blood thinners (anticoagulants), antiplatelet drugs, or any medication metabolized by CYP2D6, CYP2C9, or CYP3A4 enzymes.

Your doctor or pharmacist can review your full medication list to ensure it's safe to combine with this product.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Lectin Protect carries moderate interaction risks, chiefly through Fucus vesiculosus and its effect on thyroid function and medications that regulate it. It's best suited only for people who don't take lithium, antithyroid drugs, thyroid hormone, or amiodarone—and who are not pregnant or breastfeeding.

Before you start, run your medications through the interaction checker on this page or talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to confirm it's safe for you.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 23, 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 Lectin Protect, straight from the product label.

Brand Supreme Nutrition Products
Barcode (UPC) 794504889963
Net contents 90 Vegetable Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 23, 2021
DSLD ID 252082
Product type Other Combinations
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 Lectin Protect by Supreme Nutrition Products, 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
45
UPC/BARCODE
794504889963
IngredientAmount% DV
Lectin Protect1000 mg--
Fucus Vesiculosus0 NP--
Larix occidentalis0 NP--
Abelmoschus esculentus0 NP--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose Capsules

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 1-2 capsules per meal. Or as directed by a physician.

Precautions

Consult your physician before taking if you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to treat, diagnose, prevent or cure any disease or illnes..

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

90 - 500 mg vegetable capsules

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Lectin Protect by Supreme Nutrition Products label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lectin Protect by Supreme Nutrition Products

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container45 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.

Lectin Protect

1000 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose Capsules. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Lectin Protect by Supreme Nutrition Products Drug Interactions

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891Drugs
23 Moderate 868 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Lectin 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.

Fucus Vesiculosus9 drug types · 891 drugs

Amiodarone (Cordarone)

Theoretically, combining Fucus vesiculosus with amiodarone might cause excessively high iodine levels.
Fucus vesiculosus contains high concentrations of iodine. Amiodarone contains 37.3% iodine and can increase iodine levels. Concomitant use might increase the risk of having excessive iodine levels and adversely affecting thyroid function. Monitor thyroid function.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Antithyroid Drugs

Due to its iodine content, Fucus vesiculosus might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Fucus vesiculosus contains high concentrations of iodine. Iodine in high doses has been reported to cause both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, depending on the individual's past medical history. Taking Fucus vesiculosus while using antithyroid drugs could alter the effects of the antithyroid drugs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lithium

Concomitant use of Fucus vesiculosus and lithium has resulted in hyperthyroidism.
There is a case of hyperthyroidism occurring in a patient taking Fucus vesiculosus and lithium. Monitor thyroid hormones closely in patients taking lithium and Fucus vesiculosus concomitantly.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Thyroid Hormone

Due to its iodine content, Fucus vesiculosus might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
Fucus vesiculosus contains high concentrations of iodine. Iodine in high doses has been reported to cause both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, depending on the individual's past medical history. Taking Fucus vesiculosus while using thyroid hormone could alter the effects of thyroid hormone.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, taking Fucus vesiculosus with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
In vitro evidence suggests that a constituent of Fucus vesiculosus, known as fucoidan, has anticoagulant effects. However, in clinical research, fucoidan does not seem to have significant anticoagulant activity when taken orally, possibly due to poor absorption.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C8 (Cyp2C8) Substrates

Theoretically, concomitant use of Fucus vesiculosus with CYP2C8 substrates might increase the risk for adverse effects.
In vitro research shows that fucoidan, a constituent of Fucus vesiculosus, inhibits CYP2C8. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates

Theoretically, concomitant use of Fucus vesiculosus with CYP2C9 substrates might increase the risk for adverse effects.
In vitro research shows that fucoidan, a constituent of Fucus vesiculosus, inhibits CYP2C9. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates

Theoretically, concomitant use of Fucus vesiculosus with CYP2D6 substrates might alter the effects of these substrates.
In vitro research shows that fucoidan, a constituent of Fucus vesiculosus, both inhibits and induces CYP2D6. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, concomitant use of Fucus vesiculosus with CYP3A4 substrates might increase the risk for adverse effects.
In vitro research shows that fucoidan, a constituent of Fucus vesiculosus, inhibits CYP3A4. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

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

Supreme Nutrition Products

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Name
Supreme Nutrition Products
Street Address
1019 Regents Blvd #203
City
Tacoma
State
WA
ZipCode
98466
Web Address
www.SupremeNutritionProducts.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Lectin Protect by Supreme Nutrition Products: Common Questions

Does Lectin Protect by Supreme Nutrition Products interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lectin Protect has a known interaction with 891 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Lectin Protect 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.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The product's high iodine content and potential for heavy metal accumulation make it unsafe during pregnancy. Iodine also passes into breast milk and may harm your baby's thyroid, so it should be avoided while nursing. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about safer options.
What is Fucus vesiculosus, and why is it in this product?
Fucus vesiculosus is a type of seaweed also called bladderwrack. It's included in this product for its iodine content and other compounds, though evidence for its benefits is insufficient at this time.
What are the main side effects of this product?
The most common side effects are thyroid-related due to Fucus vesiculosus's high iodine content: goiter, underactive thyroid, and overactive thyroid. Rarely, thyroid cancer has been reported. There's also one case report of an irregular heart rhythm, though the exact cause wasn't clear.
Can I take this with my thyroid medication?
You shouldn't take this with thyroid hormone replacement, antithyroid drugs, or lithium without checking with your doctor or pharmacist first—Fucus vesiculosus's iodine content can interfere with how these drugs work and affect thyroid function.
Why does the product contain heavy metals?
The product itself may concentrate heavy metals because Fucus vesiculosus, being a seaweed, can absorb and store metals from seawater. This is why it carries a caution about variable iodine and heavy metal content.
What is Lectin Protect (the ingredient listed) and what does it do?
The 'Lectin Protect' listed as an ingredient is the brand's proprietary blend name—its actual active components are Fucus vesiculosus, Larix occidentalis, and Abelmoschus esculentus, which are listed separately.

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Lectin 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 15 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.

Fucus Vesiculosus 15 references
  1. Goodman GA, Rall TW, Nies AS, Taylor P. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed.
  2. 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.
  3. Phaneuf D, Cote I, Dumas P, et al. Evaluation of the contamination of marine algae (Seaweed) from the St. Lawrence River and likely to be consumed by humans. Environ Res 1999;80:S175-S182. PubMed
  4. Durig J, Bruhn T, Zurborn KH, et al. Anticoagulant fucoidan fractions from Fucus vesiculosus induce platelet activation in vitro. Thromb Res 1997;85:479-91. PubMed
  5. Conz PA, La Greca G, Benedetti P, et al. Fucus vesiculosus: a nephrotoxic alga? Nephrol Dial Transplant 1998;13:526-7.
  6. Ohye H, Fukata S, Kanoh M, et al. Thyrotoxicosis caused by weight-reducing herbal medicines. Arch Intern Med 2005;165:831-4. PubMed
  7. Okamura K, Inoue K, Omae T. A case of Hashimoto's thyroiditis with thyroid immunological abnormality manifested after habitual ingestion of seaweed. Acta Endocrinol (Copenh) 1978;88:703-12. PubMed
  8. Agarwal SC, Crook JR, Pepper CB. Herbal remedies -- how safe are they? A case report of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia/ventricular fibrillation induced by herbal medication used for obesity. Int J Cardiol 2006;106:260-1. PubMed
  9. Sterling JB, Heymann WR. Potassium iodide in dermatology: a 19th century drug for the 21st century-uses, pharmacology, adverse effects, and contraindications. J Am Acad Dermatol 2000;43:691-7. PubMed
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  12. Irhimeh, M. R., Fitton, J. H., and Lowenthal, R. M. Pilot clinical study to evaluate the anticoagulant activity of fucoidan. Blood Coagul.Fibrinolysis 2009;20(7):607-610. PubMed
  13. Arbaizar, B. and Llorca, J. [Fucus vesiculosus induced hyperthyroidism in a patient undergoing concomitant treatment with lithium]. Actas Esp.Psiquiatr. 2011;39(6):401-403.
  14. Church FC, Meade JB, Treanor RE, and et al. Antithrombin activity of fucoidan. The interaction of fucoidan with heparin cofactor II, antithrombin III, and thrombin. J Biol Chem 2-25-1989;264(6):3618-3623. DOI
  15. Mathew L, Burney M, Gaikwad A, et al. Preclinical evaluation of safety of fucoidan extracts from Undaria pinnatifida and Fucus vesiculosus for use in cancer treatment. Integr Cancer Ther 2017;16(4):572-84.

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