Bee Pollen 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Bee Pollen 500 mg 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
Bee Pollen 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Vitamer Laboratories 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. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Bee Pollen 500 mg by Vitamer Laboratories
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: bee pollen. Bee pollen is a naturally collected blend of plant pollen, nectar, enzymes, and other compounds made by honeybees.
The tablet also includes three inactive ingredients — cellulose, silica, and calcium stearate — which are common binders and flow agents.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for bee pollen's effectiveness is limited. For athletic performance, the data suggests it's possibly ineffective.
For other uses — hay fever, amenorrhea (missed periods), benign prostate enlargement, and cancer-related hot flashes — we don't have enough reliable evidence to make a rating. If you're considering bee pollen for a specific health goal, ask your pharmacist whether the evidence supports it.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Bee pollen is generally well tolerated by most people, but allergic reactions are a real concern — sometimes severe. If you have a history of seasonal pollen allergies, especially to plants like ragweed, chrysanthemums, daisies, or marigolds, you're at higher risk for serious reactions, including swelling, breathing trouble, and anaphylaxis.
Rarely, bee pollen has been linked to acute liver inflammation and kidney problems. The safety data during pregnancy is limited and suggests it may not be safe — talk with your doctor before using it if you're pregnant.
There isn't enough data to know whether it's safe while breastfeeding, so it's best avoided.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Blood thinners, especially warfarin (Coumadin), are the main concern — bee pollen may increase bleeding risk. If you take any blood thinner or other prescription medication, check it with our interaction tool before adding this supplement.
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.
Bee pollen may appeal to people looking for a natural supplement, but it's not right for everyone. If you take blood thinners like warfarin, or have pollen allergies, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your pharmacist first.
Even without these flags, allergic reactions are possible, so start cautiously and watch for any signs of a reaction.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 23, 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
General information
Key facts about Bee Pollen 500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Vitamer Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 719985920400 |
| Net contents | 100 Vegetarian Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 23, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 69194 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Bee Pollen 500 mg by Vitamer Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Bee Pollen | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Silica, Calcium Stearate
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General Statements
Often referred to as "Nature's Perfect Food," Bee Pollen provides daily support for the immune system, promotes vitality, and can be helpful in maintaining healthy skin.
We guarantee our supplements for potency and purity
Natural
Promotes vitality
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Our Bee Pollen supplement can be swallowed or dissolved in warm water with honey.
Suggested Use: Take one tablet up to two times daily.
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.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Double Verified Gluten Free
Formulation
Contains no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives; no wheat, gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, crustacean shellfish or fish.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
General
VVL 920-100H
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Bee Pollen 500 mg by Vitamer Laboratories label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Bee Pollen 500 mg by Vitamer Laboratories
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.
Bee Pollen
Interacts with2 drugs
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 monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Silica, Calcium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Bee Pollen 500 mg by Vitamer Laboratories Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Bee Pollen 500 mg by Vitamer Laboratories does interact with at least one common medication.
The main concern is warfarin (Coumadin), a blood thinner used to prevent clots. Bee pollen may increase warfarin's effect and raise your bleeding risk.
One case report documented a patient whose clotting measure (INR) jumped from a stable 1.9–3.3 to 7.1 after taking bee pollen granules for about a month — a significant and potentially dangerous shift.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Although we've documented interactions with warfarin, the full scope of affected medications isn't complete in our data. Altogether, these interactions span 2 individual medications.
If you take any blood thinners or other prescription drugs, run them through the checker below before starting this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Bee Pollen 500 mg interact with 2 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Bee Pollen 500 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bee Pollen
WarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Bee Pollen 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee PollenWarfarin (coumadin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
There is some concern that bee pollen might interact with warfarin and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Bee Pollen + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with Bee Pollen 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee PollenWarfarin (coumadin) Moderate
Interaction Summary
There is some concern that bee pollen might interact with warfarin and increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Bee Pollen + Warfarin Sodium interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Bee Pollen 500 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
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Bee Pollen 500 mg, from the product label.
Bee Pollen 500 mg by Vitamer Laboratories: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Bee Pollen 500 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Bee Pollen 500 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.
- 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 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
- 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.
- The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
- Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
- Shad JA, Chinn CG, Brann OS. Acute hepatitis after ingestion of herbs. South Med J 1999;92:1095-7. PubMed
- Puente S, Iniguez A, Subirats M, et al. [Eosinophilic gastroenteritis caused by bee pollen sensitization]. Med Clin (Barc) 1997;108:698-700.
- 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
- Cohen SH, Yunginger JW, Rosenberg N, Fink JN. Acute allergic reaction after composite pollen ingestion. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1979;64:270-4. PubMed
- Hurren KM, Lewis CL. Probable interaction between warfarin and bee pollen. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2010;67:2034-7. PubMed
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Mansfield LE, Goldstein GB. Anaphylactic reaction after ingestion of local bee pollen. Ann Allergy 1981;47(3):154-156.
- 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
- 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.
- 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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