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Bee Pollen 200 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Answer

Liquid Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Bee Pollen 200 mg is a dietary supplement by Nature's Answer with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general energy and vitality, immune support, nutritional supplement.Based on those ingredients, 2 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bee Pollen Grain extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Bee Pollen 200 mg by Nature's Answer

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 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: bee pollen grain extract at 200 mg per serving. Bee pollen is a mixture of pollen, nectar, and enzymes collected by honeybees.

The liquid is prepared in purified water and vegetable glycerin with a small amount of alcohol as a preservative.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Bee Pollen product and its label doesn't state a use — see Bee Pollen'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 bee pollen is limited. It's rated possibly ineffective for athletic performance.

For other uses — hay fever, absence of menstruation, enlarged prostate, and breast cancer-related hot flashes — we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works or not. Talk with your pharmacist if you're considering it for a specific reason.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bee Pollen

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.

Bee pollen is generally well tolerated by most people, but allergic reactions are a real concern, especially if you have seasonal pollen allergies or are allergic to plants in the ragweed and daisy family (including chrysanthemums and marigolds). Serious allergic reactions, though rare, can happen and include swelling, shortness of breath, and anaphylaxis.

A few very rare cases of liver inflammation have been reported with bee pollen use. Bee pollen is rated possibly unsafe in pregnancy because some sources suggest it may stimulate the uterus, and there isn't enough safety data while breastfeeding, so you should avoid it then.

If you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bee Pollen

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 — Bee Pollen.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 2 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.

If you take warfarin (Coumadin) or any blood thinner, including antiplatelet drugs like aspirin or clopidogrel, check your exact medication with the tool below before taking this product. Bee pollen may reduce how well your blood thinner works or increase bleeding risk.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Bee pollen is generally well tolerated but carries a documented risk with blood thinners like warfarin. If you take any anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication, check with your pharmacist first.

People with pollen allergies should also be cautious because allergic reactions, including severe ones, can occur. Pregnant or breastfeeding?

Skip this one and talk with your pharmacist.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 22, 2016.

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 Bee Pollen 200 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Answer
Barcode (UPC) 083000001277
Net contents 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 22, 2016
DSLD ID 59330
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Bee Pollen 200 mg by Nature's Answer, 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 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 mL
Servings per container
15
UPC/BARCODE
083000001277
IngredientAmount% DV
Bee Pollen Grain extract200 mg--

Other ingredients: purified Water, Vegetable Glycerin, 12-15% certified organic Alcohol

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Our organic alcohol extracts are produced using our cold Bio-Chelated proprietary extraction process.

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Seals/Symbols

Gluten Free

K Parve

Bio-Chelated Cold Extraction Process

Formula

K Parve

Grains

Low Alcohol

General

9205 Rev. 614 1010A

General Statements

Since 1972

Our facility is cGMP certified, organic and kosher certified.

Formulation

Gluten-Free

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1-2 mL (28-56 drops) three (3) times a day in a small amount of water.

Shake well.

Precautions

Warning: Avoid this product if you are allergic to bees or bee products.

Keep out of reach of children.

Warning: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.

Do not use if safety seal is seal is damaged or missing.

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Bee Pollen 200 mg by Nature's Answer label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Bee Pollen 200 mg by Nature's Answer

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container15 Amounts shown are per serving.

Bee Pollen Grain extract

Interacts with
2 drugs
200 mg per serving

Bee pollen is a nutrient-rich product collected by bees and marketed as a 'superfood' for energy and immune support, but solid human evidence for most...

Bee Pollen Grain extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Purified Water, Vegetable Glycerin, 12-15% certified organic Alcohol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Bee Pollen 200 mg by Nature's Answer Drug Interactions

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2Drugs
2 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Bee Pollen 200 mg 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.

Bee Pollen Grain extract1 drug type · 2 drugs

Warfarin (Coumadin)

There is some concern that bee pollen might interact with warfarin and increase the risk of bleeding.
In one case report, a patient on warfarin had a stable international normalized ratio (INR) of 1.9-3.3 for 9 months. The patient's INR was found to be 7.1 after starting bee pollen granules one teaspoon twice daily for approximately one month. The patient's warfarin dose was decreased by approximately 11% in order to return the INR to the therapeutic range while continuing the bee pollen supplement.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Bee Pollen 200 mg, from the product label.

Nature's Answer

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Name
Nature's Answer
City
Hauppauge
State
NY
ZipCode
11788-3943
Phone Number
(800) 439-2324
Web Address
www.naturesanswer.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Bee Pollen 200 mg by Nature's Answer: Common Questions

Does Bee Pollen 200 mg by Nature's Answer interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Bee Pollen 200 mg has a known interaction with 2 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Bee Pollen 200 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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 bee pollen if I'm allergic to pollen?
You should be very careful. If you have seasonal pollen allergies, especially to ragweed or plants in the daisy family (chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies), bee pollen can trigger allergic reactions — sometimes serious ones with swelling, shortness of breath, or worse. Talk with your pharmacist before trying it.
Is bee pollen safe during pregnancy?
No. The data rates it possibly unsafe because some sources warn it may stimulate the uterus. There isn't enough safety information, so it's best to avoid it and talk with your doctor.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Not enough is known about safety while breastfeeding, so it's best avoided. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor for personalized advice.
Does bee pollen improve athletic performance?
According to our data, bee pollen is rated possibly ineffective for athletic performance, so the evidence doesn't support that use.
Can bee pollen help with hay fever?
There isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether it works for hay fever. If you're thinking about trying it, talk with your pharmacist — especially if you have pollen allergies, since bee pollen can trigger serious reactions in those cases.

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Sources & How We Checked

Bee Pollen 200 mg'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.

Bee Pollen 15 references
  1. Foster S, Tyler VE. Tyler's Honest Herbal: A Sensible Guide to the Use of Herbs and Related Remedies. 3rd ed., Binghamton, NY: Haworth Herbal Press, 1993.
  2. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  3. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
  4. Shad JA, Chinn CG, Brann OS. Acute hepatitis after ingestion of herbs. South Med J 1999;92:1095-7. PubMed
  5. Puente S, Iniguez A, Subirats M, et al. [Eosinophilic gastroenteritis caused by bee pollen sensitization]. Med Clin (Barc) 1997;108:698-700.
  6. Winther K, Hedman C. Assessment of the Effects of the Herbal Remedy Femal on the Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study. Curr Ther Res Clin Exp 2002;63:344-53. DOI
  7. Cohen SH, Yunginger JW, Rosenberg N, Fink JN. Acute allergic reaction after composite pollen ingestion. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1979;64:270-4. PubMed
  8. Hurren KM, Lewis CL. Probable interaction between warfarin and bee pollen. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2010;67:2034-7. PubMed
  9. Akiyasu T, Paudyal B, Paudyal P, et al. A case report of acute renal failure associated with bee pollen contained in nutritional supplements. Ther Apher Dial 2010;14:93-7. PubMed
  10. Greenberger, P. A. and Flais, M. J. Bee pollen-induced anaphylactic reaction in an unknowingly sensitized subject. Ann.Allergy Asthma Immunol 2001;86(2):239-242. PubMed
  11. Lin FL, Vaughan TR, Vandewalker ML, et al. Hypereosinophilia, neurologic, and gastrointestinal symptoms after bee-pollen ingestion. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1989;83(4):793-796. PubMed
  12. Mansfield LE, Goldstein GB. Anaphylactic reaction after ingestion of local bee pollen. Ann Allergy 1981;47(3):154-156.
  13. Choi JH, Jang YS, Oh JW, Kim CH, Hyun IG. Bee pollen-induced anaphylaxis: a case report and literature review. Allergy Asthma Immunol Res 2015 Sep;7(5):513-7. PubMed
  14. Nonotte-Varly C. Allergenicity of Artemisia contained in bee pollen is proportional to its mass. Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol 2015;47(6):218-24.
  15. Leang ZX, Thalayasingam M, O'Sullivan M. A paediatric case of exercise-augmented anaphylaxis following bee pollen ingestion in Western Australia. Asia Pac Allergy. 2022 Jul 12;12(3):e23. PubMed

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