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Bee Pollen 580 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Way

Bee Pollen 580 mg label
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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Bee Pollen 580 mg is a dietary supplement by Nature's Way with 2 active ingredients. 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 Way

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, 580 mg per capsule. Bee pollen is a mixture of pollen grains collected by honeybees.

The inactive ingredients are a plant-derived capsule and silica (an anti-caking agent).

Does it work?

Not established
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 established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Bee Pollen's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: vitality and energy supplement.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, immune support, general wellness, nutritional support.
  • The closest evidence on file: Bee Pollen is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Athletic performance (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for bee pollen is limited and mixed. For athletic performance, the data suggests it's possibly ineffective.

For other uses — hay fever (allergic rhinitis), absent menstrual periods (amenorrhea), enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia), and hot flashes related to breast cancer — we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate whether it works.

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 a real risk of allergic reactions, sometimes severe. If you have a history of seasonal pollen allergies — especially to plants in the ragweed and daisy family — you're at higher risk.

Allergic reactions can range from itching and swelling to shortness of breath, lightheadedness, and anaphylaxis. Rarely, bee pollen has been linked to acute liver inflammation (hepatitis), though in some cases other ingredients in multi-herb products may have been responsible.

There are also rare reports of kidney inflammation and kidney failure. Bee pollen is rated possibly unsafe in pregnancy due to concerns it may stimulate the uterus, so avoid use during pregnancy.

There isn't enough safety data for breastfeeding — it's best avoided while nursing.

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.

Check before starting if you take warfarin (Coumadin) or any other blood thinner — bee pollen may increase bleeding risk. While we have documented data for only one blood thinner, others in that class may be affected similarly.

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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 you if you're looking for a traditional supplement, but the evidence for most uses is weak or absent. The biggest concern is a moderate interaction with warfarin and other blood thinners — a serious issue if that's you.

If you have any pollen allergies or take blood thinners, talk to your pharmacist before starting.

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 Dec 22, 2017.

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 Way
Barcode (UPC) 033674020258
Net contents 180 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 22, 2017
DSLD ID 77662
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Bee Pollen 580 mg by Nature's Way, 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:
3 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
033674020258
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories5 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates1 Gram(s)1%
Sugar1 Gram(s)--
Bee Pollen1.74 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: plant-derived Capsule, Silica

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Health through the power of nature, that's what it means to Trust the Leaf.

2016

General Statements

Bee Pollen is a popular vitality supplement. Our Bee Pollen is carefully tested and produced to superior quality standards.

Premium formula

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Safety sealed with printed outer shrink-wrap and inner seal. Do not use if either is broken or missing.

Caution: Bee products may cause an allergic reaction in some people.

If pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.

Formulation

Gluten free. No salt, yeast, wheat, soy, dairy products, arti?cial colors, ?avors or preservatives.

General

LN2025.B02 BLK8169B

Formula

Bee Pollen 580 mg per cap

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommendation: Take 3 capsules twice daily, preferably with food.

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Bee Pollen 580 mg by Nature's Way label

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Bee Pollen 580 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Bee Pollen 580 mg by Nature's Way

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size3 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 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.

Sugar

1 Gram(s) per serving

Bee Pollen

Interacts with
2 drugs
1.74 Gram(s) 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: Plant-derived Capsule, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Bee Pollen 580 mg by Nature's Way Drug Interactions

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2Drugs
2 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

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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 2 ingredients in Bee Pollen 580 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bee Pollen

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
Bee Pollen full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Bee Pollen 580 mg, from the product label.

Nature's Way

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Name
Nature's Way Brands, LLC
City
Green Bay
State
WI
ZipCode
54311
Phone Number
1-800-962-8873
Web Address
naturesway.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

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

Does Bee Pollen 580 mg by Nature's Way 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 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
I have hay fever. Will bee pollen help?
There isn't enough reliable evidence to know whether bee pollen helps with hay fever. And if you have seasonal pollen allergies, you're actually at higher risk for a serious allergic reaction to bee pollen itself, so talk to your pharmacist before trying it.
Can I take this if I have pollen allergies?
You should be cautious. People with a history of seasonal pollen allergies — especially to ragweed, chrysanthemums, daisies, and similar plants — are at risk for serious allergic reactions to bee pollen, ranging from itching and swelling to shortness of breath and anaphylaxis. Avoid it, or only try it under medical supervision.
Is bee pollen safe to take during pregnancy?
No. Bee pollen is rated possibly unsafe in pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus. Skip it if you're pregnant or trying to conceive.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data to know either way. It's best avoided while nursing — talk to your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What are the side effects?
Most people tolerate bee pollen well. Serious side effects are rare but include severe allergic reactions (especially in people with pollen allergies), acute liver inflammation, and kidney problems. If you develop itching, swelling, shortness of breath, or lightheadedness, seek immediate help.
I'm on warfarin. Can I take this?
No — don't start bee pollen without talking to your pharmacist or doctor first. There's a documented case of someone on warfarin whose clotting time spiked dangerously after starting bee pollen, which raised bleeding risk. Your medication needs careful monitoring.

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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.

Herb & supplement monograph

Bee Pollen

Interacts with 2 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 of these claims is lacking. It can caus...

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Sources

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.

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
  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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