Bee Pollen Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by BareOrganics
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Bee Pollen 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 is a dietary supplement by BareOrganics with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation, diarrhea, high cholesterol.Based on those ingredients, 2,025 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Dietary Fiber, Bee Pollen powder. 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 by BareOrganics
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
BareOrganics Bee Pollen Powder is a single-ingredient product — just bee pollen powder, with no other active ingredients or fillers listed.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
The evidence for bee pollen's benefits is limited. The data shows it is possibly ineffective for athletic performance.
For other claimed uses — including hay fever, absent periods (amenorrhea), prostate health, and hot flashes — there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate whether it works.
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 ragweed, chrysanthemums, daisies, marigolds, or other plants in the same family — you're at higher risk.
Reactions can range from itching and swelling to shortness of breath, dizziness, and anaphylaxis. Rare but serious adverse effects reported include acute hepatitis, kidney problems, and severe allergic swelling.
The safety data advises against bee pollen during pregnancy. There isn't enough data to know whether it's safe while breastfeeding — talk with your pharmacist or doctor for personalized advice.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take warfarin (Coumadin) or other blood thinners, check with your pharmacist before adding bee pollen. It may increase bleeding risk.
We have documented interaction data for bee pollen, so use the medication checker on this page to confirm your exact medications are safe.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Bee pollen may be worth considering if you're interested in its traditional uses, but it's not a product to start casually. If you take warfarin or any blood thinner, you need to check with us first.
If you have pollen allergies, be aware of your allergy history and watch for signs of a reaction. Talk to your pharmacist before you try it.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 26, 2020.
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, straight from the product label.
| Brand | BareOrganics |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 818423028606 |
| Net contents | 8 Oz(s); 227 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 26, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 214816 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Bee Pollen by BareOrganics, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 7 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Protein | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Total Sugars | 1 Gram(s) | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Bee Pollen powder | 2 Gram(s) | -- |
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Formula
Raw bee pollen powder Bee pollen is the pollen ball packed by worker bees, and is the food of the young bee. It is often called "nature's perfect food," and is considered a highly nutritious superfood and a source of essential amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. Bee pollen provides unique heath benefits, including energy and youthful vitality. Our powder is a raw (unprocessed) in order to maintain maximum nutrient potency and superior quality.
amino acids fiber
General Statements
Visit www.bareorganics.com for great recipes and ideas.
Superfoods to nourish your life.
This container is reusable, 100% recyclable, microwave and top shelf dishwasher safe.
Formulation
Benefits: energy, overall health & vitality.
Raw
Vegetarian
Non-GMO Gluten free
"nature's perfect food"
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Blend one teaspoon (1 scoop) with juice, yogurt or add to your favorite smoothie.
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
Precautions
Allergy information: Bee products have been known to cause an allergic reaction in some people. Do not use if you are allergic to bees.
Warning: If you are pregnant or lactating, consult a health care professional before using this product.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use this product if tamper evident tab has been removed or is broken. Note: Silica packet included to help maintain freshness. Do not consume.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture.
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Bee Pollen by BareOrganics label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Bee Pollen by BareOrganics
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container114 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.
Protein
Dietary Fiber
Interacts with2,025 drugs
Black psyllium is a soluble-fiber supplement made from the seeds of a Plantago plant, used mostly to ease constipation and support digestive health. I...
Dietary Fiber monograph & interactionsBee Pollen powder
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 powder monograph & interactionsBee Pollen by BareOrganics Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
BareOrganics Bee Pollen Powder contains one active ingredient — bee pollen — which does interact with at least one important medication.
The most serious concern is with warfarin (Coumadin), a blood thinner. Bee pollen may increase warfarin's effect and raise your bleeding risk.
In one documented case, a patient's INR (a measure of how thin the blood is) jumped from a stable range to 7.1 after taking bee pollen for about a month — a significant shift that required medical attention.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Although we have documented interaction data for bee pollen, the extent of its effects on other blood thinners beyond warfarin is not specified in our records. 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 you start bee pollen. Even if your drug isn't listed, your pharmacist can advise whether it's safe to use together.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Bee Pollen interact with 2,025 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 3 ingredients in Bee Pollen interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Dietary Fiber Bee Pollen powder
Alogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionCanagliflozin, MetforminInvokamet
How Canagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Canagliflozin, Metformin interactionCanagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideInvokamet XR
How Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberMetformin (glucophage), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionCarbamazepineCarbatrol, Carnexiv, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR
How Carbamazepine interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberCarbamazepine (tegretol), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might reduce the effects of carbamazepine and increase the risk for convulsions.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Carbamazepine interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, MetforminXigduo XR
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interactionDapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQternmet XR
How Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberMetformin (glucophage), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionEmpagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin HydrochlorideTrijardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberMetformin (glucophage), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionEmpagliflozin, MetforminSynjardy
How Empagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Empagliflozin, Metformin interactionEmpagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSynjardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberMetformin (glucophage), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionErtugliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSegluromet
How Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionGlipizide, MetforminMetaglip
How Glipizide, Metformin interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Glipizide, Metformin interactionGlyburide, MetforminGlucovance
How Glyburide, Metformin interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Glyburide, Metformin interactionLinagliptin, Metformin HydrochlorideJentadueto XR
How Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionLithium Carbonate (prescription Drug)Eskalith, Lithium Carbonate
How Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Lithium Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interactionMetforminGlucophage, Metformin
How Metformin interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Metformin interactionMetformin HydrochlorideRiomet ER
How Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberMetformin (glucophage), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Metformin Hydrochloride interactionMetformin, LinagliptinJentadueto
How Metformin, Linagliptin interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberMetformin (glucophage), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Metformin, Linagliptin interactionMetformin, RosiglitazoneAvandamet
How Metformin, Rosiglitazone interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberMetformin (glucophage), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Metformin, Rosiglitazone interactionMetformin, SitagliptinJanumet, Janumet XR
How Metformin, Sitagliptin interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberMetformin (glucophage), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Metformin, Sitagliptin interactionOlanzapineZyprexa
How Olanzapine interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Olanzapine (zyprexa) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Olanzapine interactionSaxagliptin, Metformin XrKombiglyze
How Saxagliptin, Metformin Xr interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Saxagliptin, Metformin Xr interactionSitagliptin, MetforminZituvimet
How Sitagliptin, Metformin interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs, Metformin (glucophage) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Sitagliptin, Metformin interactionWarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Bee Pollen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Pollen PowderWarfarin (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 Powder + Warfarin interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with Bee Pollen — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Pollen PowderWarfarin (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 Powder + Warfarin Sodium interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Warfarin Sodium interactionPioglitazone, MetforminActoPlus Met
How Pioglitazone, Metformin interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberMetformin (glucophage), Oral Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Pioglitazone, Metformin interaction"phentolamineOraVerse, Rogitine, Ryzumvi
How "phentolamine interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + "phentolamine interaction6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbacavirZiagen
How Abacavir interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Abacavir interactionAbacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, LamivudineTriumeq
How Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Abacavir Sulfate, Dolutegravir, Lamivudine interactionAbacavir, LamivudineEpzicom
How Abacavir, Lamivudine interacts with Bee Pollen — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Dietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Abacavir, Lamivudine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Bee Pollen with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Dietary Fiber
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Theoretically, black psyllium might reduce the effects of carbamazepine and increase the risk for convulsions.
Theoretically, black psyllium might reduce carbamazepine absorption. A preliminary study using blond psyllium reported decreased carbamazepine bioavailability due to binding of the drug to psyllium, as well as reduction of available fluid in the gut for dissolution of the drug. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium.
Lithium
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as lithium might reduce lithium absorption.
The fiber in black psyllium might reduce lithium absorption and plasma levels. Some case reports describe a reduction in plasma lithium levels with concomitant administration of blond psyllium. This was reversed when psyllium was stopped. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium.
Metformin (Glucophage)
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Animal research shows that concurrent consumption of blond psyllium with metformin slows and increases the absorption of metformin. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium. To avoid changes in absorption, take psyllium 30-60 minutes after metformin.
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as olanzapine might reduce olanzapine absorption.
The fiber in black psyllium might decrease the absorption of olanzapine. A single case report describes a reduction in the effectiveness of olanzapine when it was concomitantly administered with an unspecified type of psyllium 3 grams orally twice daily. This effect was reversed when psyllium was stopped.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as digoxin might reduce digoxin absorption and decrease digoxin levels.
Psyllium might bind digoxin in the gut. However, some clinical evidence suggests that psyllium does not impact digoxin absorption.
Ethinyl Estradiol
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as ethinyl estradiol might alter levels of estradiol.
Concurrent use of blond psyllium with ethinyl estradiol results in a slight increase in the extent of ethinyl estradiol absorption and a slower rate of absorption. This is unlikely to be clinically significant.
Oral Drugs
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Psyllium seems to have variable effects on drug absorption. To avoid changes in absorption, take psyllium 30-60 minutes after oral medications. Animal research shows that blond psyllium delays and increases the absorption of metformin and ethinyl estradiol. Case reports and animal research suggest that blond psyllium might reduce absorption of lithium, digoxin, olanzapine, and carbamazepine. Finally, some pharmacokinetic studies show that psyllium does not affect the absorption of levothyroxine or warfarin. Although many of these studies evaluated blond psyllium, the fiber content in black psyllium may have similar effects.
Bee Pollen powder
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, from the product label.
BareOrganics
See all BareOrganics products- Name
- BareOrganics
- Street Address
- 7702 East Doubletree Ranch Rd., Suite 300, #305
- City
- Scottsdale
- State
- AZ
- ZipCode
- 85258
- Phone Number
- 1-800-848-7910
- Web Address
- www.bareorganics.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Bee Pollen’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Black Psyllium
Interacts with 2,025 drugsBlack psyllium is a soluble-fiber supplement made from the seeds of a Plantago plant, used mostly to ease constipation and support digestive health. It is best known and most studied for rel...
Read the full Black Psyllium monograph → Herb & supplement monographBee Pollen
Interacts with 2 drugsBee 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...
Read the full Bee Pollen monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Bee Pollen'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 33 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.
Black Psyllium 18 references
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