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Dietary supplement

Protector 2000 Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Major
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Major

Protector 2000 is a dietary supplement by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for immune support, general wellness and antioxidant, adjunct interest during cancer care.Based on those ingredients, 1,000 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Goji Berry Extract, Agaricus fruiting body extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Protector 2000 by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs

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.
  • “Proprietary Extract Formula” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (1,500 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Protector 2000 contains three active ingredients. A proprietary extract formula provides the first component — its exact composition isn't broken down on the label.

The other two are agaricus mushroom fruiting body extract and cracked shell Duanwood reishi spores extract, both traditional mushroom ingredients, plus goji berry extract. The capsules also contain several inactive ingredients: pullulan polysaccharide (a plant-derived capsule material), rice powder, bamboo extract powder, and rice extract blend (all fillers and binders).

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.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: potent immune and general health protection.
  • We looked for evidence on: Cancer, Cardiovascular disease (CVD), Chemotherapy-induced adverse effects, Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, Quality of life — and 3 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Goji is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cancer (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Goji is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cardiovascular disease (CVD), Diabetes, Quality of life.
  • Also on file: Agaricus Mushroom is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cancer, Cardiovascular disease (CVD), Chemotherapy-induced adverse effects.

The evidence for what Protector 2000 does isn't established in our data. Agaricus mushroom is listed as having insufficient reliable evidence for hay fever, osteoporosis, cancer, heart disease, chemotherapy side effects, and Crohn's disease.

Goji berry likewise shows insufficient reliable evidence for sunburn, heart disease, high blood pressure, weight loss, and quality of life. The proprietary formula's effects aren't detailed in the ingredient list we have, so we cannot assess its effectiveness from the facts provided.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Agaricus Mushroom Goji

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.

Agaricus mushroom is generally well tolerated as a food, but supplement safety and long-term effects aren't well established. The most common side effects are abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, and nausea.

Rare serious effects include allergic reactions, liver damage (hepatotoxicity), and a type of lung inflammation (interstitial lung disease). Three cases of severe liver damage have been reported in women with cancer taking agaricus supplements alongside chemotherapy.

Goji berry is generally safe as a food, but concentrated supplements have less safety data. Allergic reactions — ranging from rashes and swelling to anaphylaxis — have been reported.

A single case of autoimmune liver inflammation and one case of acute hepatitis have also been documented. During pregnancy, avoid agaricus mushroom supplement doses — there isn't enough safety data.

Goji berry should also be avoided in medicinal amounts during pregnancy due to limited data and traditional reports of effects on the uterus. While breastfeeding, agaricus mushroom isn't recommended due to insufficient safety data, and caution is advised with goji berry because reliable data on supplement use while breastfeeding is lacking.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Agaricus Mushroom Goji

Meds to double-check

Major interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Goji, Agaricus Mushroom.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 1,001 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 these medication types before starting: warfarin or other blood thinners (Major severity — goji can increase bleeding risk), then heart rhythm medications like flecainide (Moderate), blood pressure drugs (Moderate), diabetes medications (Moderate with agaricus, Minor with goji), and any drugs broken down by liver enzymes CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP2C9, or CYP3A4 (all Moderate with goji).

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Protector 2000 is a traditional herbal blend, but it carries real interactions with blood thinners, heart medications, diabetes drugs, and blood pressure medications — and with liver enzymes that affect hundreds of prescription drugs. Before you start, check your exact medications with our tool on this page.

If you take warfarin, flecainide, or other blood pressure or diabetes drugs, talk to your pharmacist or doctor first.

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 Jul 25, 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 Protector 2000, straight from the product label.

Brand Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs
Barcode (UPC) 679372001931
Net contents 100 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 25, 2024
DSLD ID 316929
Product type Botanical
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 Protector 2000 by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs, 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:
3 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
33
UPC/BARCODE
679372001931
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Extract Formula1500 mg--
Agaricus fruiting body extract0 NP--
Cracked Shell Duanwood Reishi Spores Extract0 NP--
Goji Berry Extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: Pullulan Polysaccharide, Rice, Powder, Bamboo Extract, Powder, Rice extract Blend

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Label statements
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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.

Formulation

Protector 2000 is an extraordinary combination of three of the most potent health products known to mankind. Potent immune and general health protection.

Pullulan caps - 100% natural, water-soluble polysaccharide produced through a fermentation process; vegetable origin; non-GMO; no starch, preservatives or chemical modifications; gluten free.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs Health Deserves Cultivation

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

Protector 2000 500 mg each

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take 3 capsules, 2 times per day or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Formula

Pullulan caps - 100% natural, water-soluble polysaccharide produced through a fermentation process; vegetable origin; non-GMO; no starch, preservatives or chemical modifications; gluten free.

Precautions

Keep out of the reach of children.

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Protector 2000 by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Protector 2000 by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs

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

Serving size3 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container33 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.

Proprietary Extract Formula

1500 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Pullulan Polysaccharide, Rice, Powder, Bamboo Extract, Powder, Rice extract Blend. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Protector 2000 by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Protector 2000 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.

Goji Berry Extract8 drug types · 1,000 drugs

Warfarin (Coumadin)

Goji can increase the effects of warfarin and possibly increase the risk of bleeding.
There are at least 5 case reports of increased international normalized ratio (INR) in patients stabilized on warfarin who began drinking goji juice, concentrated goji tea, or goji wine. Goji may inhibit the metabolism of warfarin by cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9).

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of goji root bark, but not goji fruit, with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects.
Animal and in vitro research suggest that goji root bark has hypotensive effects. However, goji fruit juice does not appear to reduce systolic or diastolic blood pressure in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates

Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP2C19 and reduce metabolism of CYP2C19 substrates.
In vitro research shows that goji berry tincture and juice inhibit CYP2C19 enzymes. Concomitant use with goji may decrease metabolism and increase levels of CYP2C19 substrates. However, this has not been reported in humans.

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

Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP2C9 and reduce metabolism of CYP2C9 substrates.
In vitro research shows that goji berry tincture and juice inhibit CYP2C9 enzymes. Additionally, multiple case reports suggest that goji berry concentrated tea and juice inhibit the metabolism of warfarin, a CYP2C9 substrate. Concomitant use with goji may decrease metabolism and increase levels of CYP2C9 substrates.

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

Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP2D6 and reduce metabolism of CYP2D6 substrates.
In vitro research shows that goji berry juice inhibits CYP2D6 enzymes. Concomitant use with goji may decrease metabolism and increase levels of CYP2D6 substrates. However, this has not been reported in humans.

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

Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research shows that goji berry juice inhibits CYP3A4 enzymes. Concomitant use with goji may decrease metabolism and increase levels of CYP3A4 substrates. However, this has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Flecainide (Tambocor)

Theoretically, goji berry might increase the levels and clinical effects of flecainide.
In one case report, a 75-year-old patient stable on flecainide and warfarin presented to the emergency room with fainting and pleomorphic arrhythmia caused by flecainide toxicity. Flecainide toxicity was attributed to drinking 1-2 glasses of concentrated goji tea daily for 2 weeks. Theoretically, goji may have inhibited the cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) metabolism of flecainide.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of goji fruit polysaccharides or goji root bark with antidiabetes drugs might have additive effects.
Animal and in vitro research show that goji root bark and fruit polysaccharides might have hypoglycemic effects. However, clinical research has only shown that taking goji fruit polysaccharides with or without antidiabetes drugs modestly reduces postprandial glucose when compared with control, with no reports of hypoglycemia.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B

Agaricus fruiting body extract1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking agaricus mushroom with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In one clinical study in patients with type 2 diabetes who are stabilized on conventional oral hypoglycemic agents, 3 of 29 patients taking an agaricus mushroom extract 500 mg three times daily for 12 weeks reported hypoglycemia, compared to one of 29 patients in the placebo group.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Protector 2000, from the product label.

Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs

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Name
Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs
City
Los Angeles
State
CA
ZipCode
90036
Phone Number
(888) 558-6642
Web Address
www.dragonherbs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Protector 2000 by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs: Common Questions

Does Protector 2000 by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Protector 2000 has a known interaction with 1,000 medications, including 2 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Protector 2000 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 Protector 2000 if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against it. Agaricus mushroom and goji berry both lack enough safety data in pregnancy, and goji has traditional reports of uterine effects. While breastfeeding, agaricus mushroom is not recommended, and goji requires caution. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What's the proprietary extract formula in this product?
The label doesn't break down what's in the proprietary blend — only that it's a blend container with component ingredients listed separately. You'd need to contact the manufacturer for the exact formula.
What are the most common side effects?
Agaricus mushroom can cause abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, and nausea. Goji berry hasn't reported common side effects in the data we hold, but allergic reactions — from mild rashes to severe swelling — have been documented in some people.
Does this product actually work for anything?
The evidence we have for both agaricus mushroom and goji berry shows insufficient reliable data for most conditions they're traditionally used for — including hay fever, heart disease, bone health, blood pressure, and weight loss. We don't have effectiveness data for the proprietary formula.
Is there anything in this product besides the three active ingredients?
Yes — the capsule also contains fillers and binders: pullulan polysaccharide (the capsule material itself), rice powder, bamboo extract powder, and rice extract blend. These are standard inactive ingredients.

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The 19 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.

Agaricus Mushroom 5 references
  1. Hsu CH, Liao YL, Lin SC, et al. The mushroom Agaricus Blazei Murill in combination with metformin and gliclazide improves insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes: a randomized, double-blinded, and placebo-controlled clinical trial. J Altern Complement Med 2
  2. Mukai H, Watanabe T, Ando M, Katsumata N. An alternative medicine, Agaricus blazei, may have induced severe hepatic dysfunction in cancer patients. Jpn J Clin Oncol 2006;36:808-10. PubMed
  3. Ohno S, Sumiyoshi Y, Hashine K, et al. Phase I clinical study of the dietary supplement, Agaricus blazei Murill, in cancer patients in remission. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2011, doi 10.1155/2011/192381.
  4. Suehiro M, Katoh N, Kishimoto S. Chelitis due to Agaricus blazei Murill mushroom extract. Contact Dermatitis 2007;56(5):293-4.
  5. Iwai N, Okuda T, Sawada R, et al. Interstitial lung disease associated with Agaricus blazei Murill in a patient with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma receiving gemcitabine-based therapy. Case Rep Gastroenterol 2022;16(1):229-234.

See these in context on the Agaricus Mushroom monograph →

Goji 14 references
  1. Huang KC. The Pharmacology of Chinese Herbs. 2nd ed. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1999.
  2. Lam AY, Elmer GW, Mohutsky MA. Possible interaction between warfarin and Lycium Barbarum. Ann Pharmacother 2001;35:1199-201.
  3. Leung H, Hung A, Hui AC, Chan TY. Warfarin overdose due to the possible effects of Lycium barbarum L. Food Chem Toxicol 2008;46:1860-2. PubMed
  4. Amagase H, Nance DM. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical study of the general effects of a standardized Lycium barbarum (goji) juice, GoChi. J Altern Complement Med 2008;14:403-12.
  5. Rivera, C. A., Ferro, C. L., Bursua, A. J., and Gerber, B. S. Probable interaction between Lycium barbarum (goji) and warfarin. Pharmacotherapy 2012;32(3):e50-e53.
  6. Monzon, Ballarin S., Lopez-Matas, M. A., Saenz, Abad D., Perez-Cinto, N., and Carnes, J. Anaphylaxis associated with the ingestion of Goji berries (Lycium barbarum). J.Investig.Allergol.Clin.Immunol. 2011;21(7):567-570.
  7. Franco, M., Monmany, J., Domingo, P., and Turbau, M. [Autoimmune hepatitis triggered by consumption of Goji berries]. Med.Clin.(Barc.) 9-22-2012;139(7):320-321.
  8. Jiménez-Encarnación E, Ríos G, Muñoz-Mirabal A, Vilá LM. Euforia-induced acute hepatitis in a patient with scleroderma. BMJ Case Rep 2012;2012. PubMed
  9. Larramendi CH, García-Abujeta JL, Vicario S, García-Endrino A, López-Matas MA, García-Sedeño MD, et al. Goji berries (Lycium barbarum): Risk of allergic reactions in individuals with food allergy. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 2012;22(5):345-50.
  10. Cai H, Liu F, Zuo P, Huang G, Song Z, Wang T, et al. Practical application of antidiabetic efficacy of Lycium barbarum polysaccharide in patients with type 2 diabetes. Med Chem. 2015;11(4):383-90.
  11. Potterat O. Goji (Lycium barbarum and L. chinense): Phytochemistry, pharmacology and safety in the perspective of traditional uses and recent popularity. Planta Med 2010;76(1):7-19.
  12. Guzmán CE, Guzmán-Moreno CG, Assad-Morell JL, Edgar Francisco Carrizales-Sepúlveda EF. Flecainide toxicity associated with the use of goji berries: a case report. Eur Heart J Case Rep. 2021;5(6):ytab204. PubMed
  13. Liu R, Tam TW, Mao J, et al. In vitro activity of Lycium barbarum (Goji) against major human phase I metabolism enzymes. Complement Integr Med. 2016;13(3):257-265.
  14. Zhang J, Tian L, Xie B. Bleeding due to a probable interaction between warfarin and Gouqizi (Lycium Barbarum L.). Toxicol Rep. 2015;2:1209-1212. PubMed

See these in context on the Goji monograph →

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