Bee Pollen 580 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Bee Pollen 580 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 580 mg is a dietary supplement by Nature's Blend 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 580 mg by Nature's Blend
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
Bee Pollen 580 mg contains one active ingredient: bee pollen, which is the pollen collected by honeybees mixed with their saliva and enzymes. Each capsule provides 580 mg of this ingredient.
The capsule itself and the inactive ingredients—gelatin, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide—are excipients that help form and stabilize the capsule.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for bee pollen is mixed and often limited. For athletic performance, the data suggests it's possibly ineffective.
For other uses—hay fever (allergic rhinitis), amenorrhea, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and breast cancer-related hot flashes—we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate whether it works or not. If you're considering bee pollen for any of these reasons, talk with us about what the science actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Bee pollen is generally well tolerated by most people, but it carries real risks. The biggest concern is allergic reaction, which can range from mild itching and swelling to severe anaphylaxis—especially dangerous if you have a history of pollen allergies, ragweed sensitivity, or allergies to plants like daisies or marigolds.
Rare serious side effects include liver inflammation (hepatitis), kidney problems, and kidney failure. During pregnancy, safety data suggests it may possibly be unsafe due to concerns it could stimulate the uterus; during breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety information, so it's best avoided.
If you have any pollen allergies or are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your pharmacist or doctor first.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take warfarin (Coumadin) or any blood thinner, you must check with your pharmacist before using this product. Bee pollen may increase bleeding risk.
No other medication interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.
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 might appeal to you if you're looking for a natural athletic boost, but the evidence doesn't back that up. The real issue is allergic reaction risk—especially if you have pollen allergies—and a documented interaction with warfarin.
If you take a blood thinner, are pregnant, breastfeeding, or allergic to pollen, check with us before you start.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 22, 2022.
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 580 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Blend |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 079854610024 |
| Net contents | 100 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 22, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 274582 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Bee Pollen 580 mg by Nature's Blend, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Bee Pollen | 580 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide
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Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Precautions
Keep out of the reach of children.
Double safety sealed for your protection. Do not use if either seal is broken or missing.
Warning: Consuming this product can expose you to lead, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food.
Formulation
Preservative & gluten free. No sugar, starch, salt, artificial colors, artificial flavors, wheat, yeast, or corn added.
This product is manufactured under strict quality control guidelines; therefore, purity and label potency are guaranteed. Made in USA & American Owned
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one to two capsules daily, preferably with a meal.
Formula
Bee Pollen comes from the pollen that collects on the bodies of bees. The pollen forms into tiny pellets held together by plant nectar and enzymes secreted by the bees. Bee Pollen contains vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, lipids, and protein.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
General Statements
Questions/Comments Call 1-800-682-9862
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Bee Pollen 580 mg by Nature's Blend 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 580 mg by Nature's Blend
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Bee Pollen 580 mg by Nature's Blend Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Bee Pollen 580 mg by Nature's Blend has documented interactions with blood thinners.
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 showed a patient's INR (a measure of how thin the blood is) jump from a stable range to 7.1 after about a month of bee pollen.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Altogether, these interactions span 2 individual medications. If you take warfarin or any other blood thinner, check your exact medication with the tool on this page before starting bee pollen.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Bee Pollen 580 mg interact with 2 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Bee Pollen 580 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bee Pollen
WarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Bee Pollen 580 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 580 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 580 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 580 mg, from the product label.
Nature's Blend
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- National Vitamin Company
- City
- Casa Grande
- State
- AZ
- ZipCode
- 85122
- Phone Number
- 1-800-682-9862
- Web Address
- www.nationalvitamin.com
Bee Pollen 580 mg by Nature's Blend: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Bee Pollen 580 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 580 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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