Protector 2000 Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Protector 2000 against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
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.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Protector 2000 by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs
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What’s inside
Low disclosure
Protector 2000 contains 3 active ingredients: agaricus mushroom, cracked shell duanwood reishi spores, and goji berry extract, all in a proprietary blend. The agaricus and goji extracts are concentrates made from the whole fruiting bodies and fruits, respectively — a traditional approach that brings multiple compounds together rather than isolating single ones.
The product also contains inactive ingredients for the capsule and powder form: pullulan (a capsule material), rice powder, bamboo extract powder, and rice extract blend.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for what Protector 2000 does isn't well established in the data we hold. Agaricus mushroom has been studied for allergic rhinitis, osteoporosis, cancer, heart disease, and other conditions, but all of those ratings come back as insufficient reliable evidence to rate.
Goji berry has similar limitations — the data rates sunburn, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, weight loss, and quality of life as insufficient reliable evidence to rate. We have no effectiveness data on file for the reishi spores component.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Agaricus mushroom is generally well tolerated as a food, but long-term safety as a supplement isn't well established. The most common side effects are mild — abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, and nausea — though rare serious reactions including allergic reactions, liver damage, and a lung condition called interstitial lung disease have been reported.
Three cases of severe liver injury were documented in women with cancer who took agaricus supplements alongside chemotherapy. Goji berry is generally safe as a food, but concentrated supplements have less safety data backing them up.
Allergic reactions including swelling of the face and lips, throat tightness, and in rare cases anaphylaxis have been reported. One case of liver inflammation (autoimmune hepatitis) was linked to goji consumption.
Avoid medicinal amounts during pregnancy — traditional use suggests it may affect the uterus — and use caution while breastfeeding since we don't have enough data either way. There is no safety data on file for reishi spores during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before you take this product, double-check with your own doctor or pharmacist if you take any blood thinners, especially warfarin — goji berry can significantly increase their effect and bleeding risk. Also check if you're on diabetes drugs (agaricus may lower blood sugar further), blood pressure medications (goji may add to the effect), heart rhythm drugs like flecainide, or any medications broken down by your liver through the CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP2C9, or CYP3A4 pathways — goji theoretically affects all of those.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Protector 2000 pairs several traditionally used mushroom and berry extracts, but the evidence for their effectiveness isn't established in our data. If you take blood thinners, diabetes medication, blood pressure drugs, or heart rhythm medications, you need to talk with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting — the interactions are real and potentially serious.
Anyone pregnant, breastfeeding, or with a history of liver problems should check with their own healthcare provider first.
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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
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) |
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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
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Extract Formula | 1500 mg | -- |
| Agaricus fruiting body extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Cracked Shell Duanwood Reishi Spores Extract | 0 NP | -- |
| Goji Berry Extract | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Pullulan Polysaccharide, Rice, Powder, Bamboo Extract, Powder, Rice extract Blend
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FDA Disclaimer Statement
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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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View the full label (PDF)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
- › Agaricus fruiting body extract
- › Cracked Shell Duanwood Reishi Spores Extract
- › Goji Berry Extract
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.
Protector 2000 by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Protector 2000 by Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs interacts with medications through its goji berry extract and agaricus mushroom content.
The most serious interaction is goji berry with warfarin (Coumadin), a blood thinner — at least 5 cases show that goji can increase warfarin's effects and raise bleeding risk. Goji also theoretically affects how your liver breaks down several drug classes, including other blood thinners and heart rhythm medications like flecainide.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Agaricus mushroom may increase the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when combined with diabetes drugs — a small number of patients taking it alongside their diabetes medication reported episodes of low blood sugar in one trial. Goji berry also theoretically has additive blood-sugar-lowering effects with antidiabetes drugs, though this hasn't been reported in humans yet.
Goji may theoretically lower blood pressure when combined with blood pressure medications, though the fruit itself hasn't shown this effect in human studies. It also theoretically affects drugs metabolized through several liver enzymes (CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP2C9, and CYP3A4 pathways), which could raise levels of many common medications — though in-human evidence is limited to warfarin and flecainide.
We could not check Cracked Shell Duanwood Reishi Spores Extract for interactions as we hold no data for it. Altogether, these interactions span 1,001 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Protector 2000 interact with 1,000 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 3 ingredients in Protector 2000 interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Goji Berry Extract Agaricus fruiting body extract
Bendroflumethiazide, NadololCorzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of goji root bark, but not goji fruit, with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Bendroflumethiazide, Nadolol interactionBendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia SerpentinaRauzide
How Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of goji root bark, but not goji fruit, with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Bendroflumethiazide, Rauwolfia Serpentina interactionBenzhydrocodone, AcetaminophenApadaz
How Benzhydrocodone, Acetaminophen interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP2D6 and reduce metabolism of CYP2D6 substrates.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Benzhydrocodone, Acetaminophen interactionBenzthiazideExna
How Benzthiazide interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of goji root bark, but not goji fruit, with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Benzthiazide interactionBepridilVascor
How Bepridil interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Bepridil interactionBetaxololBetoptic, Kerlone
How Betaxolol interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of goji root bark, but not goji fruit, with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Betaxolol interactionBexaroteneTargretin
How Bexarotene interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Bexarotene interactionBictegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir AlafenamideBiktarvy
How Bictegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Bictegravir, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Alafenamide interactionBisoprololZebeta
How Bisoprolol interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of goji root bark, but not goji fruit, with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Bisoprolol interactionBisoprolol, HydrochlorothiazideZiac
How Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of goji root bark, but not goji fruit, with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBoceprevirVictrelis
How Boceprevir interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Boceprevir interactionBosentanTracleer
How Bosentan interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs, Cytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of goji root bark, but not goji fruit, with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Bosentan interactionBosutinibBosulif
How Bosutinib interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Bosutinib interactionBrentuximab VedotinAdcetris
How Brentuximab Vedotin interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Brentuximab Vedotin interactionBrexpiprazoleRexulti
How Brexpiprazole interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Brexpiprazole interactionBrigatinibAlunbrig
How Brigatinib interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Brigatinib interactionBrivaracetamBriviact
How Brivaracetam interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP2C19 and reduce metabolism of CYP2C19 substrates.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Brivaracetam interactionBromocriptineParlodel
How Bromocriptine interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Bromocriptine interactionBrompheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylephrineDimetapp DM
How Brompheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylephrine interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractCytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP2D6 and reduce metabolism of CYP2D6 substrates.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Brompheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylephrine interactionBudenosidePulmicort Flexhaler, Pulmicort Turbuhaler
How Budenoside interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Budenoside interactionBudesonideEntocort EC, Eohilia, Pulmicort, Tarpeyo, Uceris
How Budesonide interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Budesonide interactionBudesonide, FormoterolSymbicort
How Budesonide, Formoterol interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP2C9 and reduce metabolism of CYP2C9 substrates.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Budesonide, Formoterol interactionBumetanideBurinex
How Bumetanide interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of goji root bark, but not goji fruit, with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Bumetanide interactionBumetanide (iv)Bumex
How Bumetanide (iv) interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of goji root bark, but not goji fruit, with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Bumetanide (iv) interactionBumetanide (oral)Bumex
How Bumetanide (oral) interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of goji root bark, but not goji fruit, with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Bumetanide (oral) interactionBupivacaine, MeloxicamZynrelef Kit
How Bupivacaine, Meloxicam interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP2C9 and reduce metabolism of CYP2C9 substrates.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Bupivacaine, Meloxicam interactionBuprenorphineBrixadi, Butrans, Sublocade, Subutex
How Buprenorphine interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Buprenorphine interactionBuprenorphine HydrochlorideBelbuca, Probuphine
How Buprenorphine Hydrochloride interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Buprenorphine Hydrochloride interactionBuprenorphine Hydrochloride, Naloxone HydrochlorideBunavail
How Buprenorphine Hydrochloride, Naloxone Hydrochloride interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Buprenorphine Hydrochloride, Naloxone Hydrochloride interactionBuprenorphine, NaloxoneCassipa, Zubsolv
How Buprenorphine, Naloxone interacts with Protector 2000 — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Goji Berry ExtractCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, goji berry might inhibit CYP3A4 and reduce metabolism of CYP3A4 substrates.
Read the full Goji Berry Extract + Buprenorphine, Naloxone interactionEach 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 Extract
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Agaricus fruiting body extract
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Protector 2000, from the product label.
Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs
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- Ron Teeguarden's Dragon Herbs
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 90036
- Phone Number
- (888) 558-6642
- Web Address
- www.dragonherbs.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Protector 2000’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Agaricus Mushroom
Interacts with 86 drugsAgaricus mushroom (often Agaricus blazei/subrufescens) is a culinary and medicinal mushroom studied mostly for possible immune and antioxidant effects. The human evidence is limited and not...
Read the full Agaricus Mushroom monograph → Herb & supplement monographGoji
Interacts with 1,000 drugsGoji berries are a nutritious fruit rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and plant polysaccharides, and they are safe for most people as a food. While they are popular for eye health, immune supp...
Read the full Goji monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Protector 2000'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
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
- 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
- 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
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