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Bee Pollen 580 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Blend

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

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.

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.

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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.

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
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 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.

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 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.

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, 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.

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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 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.

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 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

At a glance

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
From the label
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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

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
079854610024
IngredientAmount% DV
Bee Pollen580 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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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

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What’s inside

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 with
2 drugs
580 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 monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Bee Pollen 580 mg by Nature's Blend 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 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 Pollen1 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 580 mg, from the product label.

Nature's Blend

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Name
National Vitamin Company
City
Casa Grande
State
AZ
ZipCode
85122
Phone Number
1-800-682-9862
Web Address
www.nationalvitamin.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Bee Pollen 580 mg by Nature's Blend: Common Questions

Does Bee Pollen 580 mg by Nature's Blend interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Bee Pollen 580 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 580 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.
Will bee pollen help my athletic performance?
The evidence suggests it's probably not effective for that. While bee pollen is marketed for athletic performance, our data rates it as possibly ineffective, so there's no reliable support for using it to boost your workouts.
Can I use bee pollen if I have pollen allergies?
This is risky. People with a history of seasonal pollen allergies—especially ragweed, daisies, marigolds, or other plants in that family—are at higher risk for serious allergic reactions to bee pollen, including anaphylaxis. If you have pollen allergies, talk with your pharmacist or doctor first.
Is bee pollen safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
During pregnancy, it's possibly unsafe because some sources suggest it may stimulate the uterus. During breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety data to know either way. Either way, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before use.
What are the side effects I should watch for?
Most people tolerate it fine, but allergic reactions—itching, swelling, shortness of breath, lightheadedness—can happen, sometimes severely. Rare serious effects include liver inflammation and kidney problems. Stop and seek help immediately if you have trouble breathing or swelling.
Can bee pollen help with hay fever?
We don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works for hay fever. If you're hoping it might help, talk with us about other options with better evidence.

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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.

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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

See these in context on the Bee Pollen monograph →

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