Bee Pollen Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by New Sun
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 New Sun 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 by New Sun
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
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
The stated purpose hasn't been mapped to our evidence data yet.
Why this rating?
- We haven't mapped this product's purpose to our evidence data yet — it'll be graded on the next content refresh.
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.
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.
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.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 1, 2012.
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 | New Sun |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 68-7 |
| Net contents | 10 oz.; 284 g |
| Market status | Off market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 1, 2012 |
| DSLD ID | 11935 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | 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 by New Sun, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Bee Pollen | 1175 mg | -- |
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommendation: As a dietary supplement, to those who could be sensitive to bee pollen, start with 1/16 teaspoon three times daily. In 2 days increase to regular dose of 1/2 teaspoon three times daily. Can be added to juice or cereal or taken as is. Tastes great.
Precautions
Do not use if safety seal is missing or broken.
Keep out of reach of children.
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication, or experiencing health issues, consult your doctor before use.
On rare occcasions people who are allergic to bees could have a mild allergic reaction to bee pollen.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
General
Product No. 68-7 V 3.0
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
General Statements
Bulk Powder
Formulation
This product does not contain: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, egg or preservatives.
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Bee Pollen by New Sun 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 by New Sun
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.0625 tsp Dosage formPowder Servings per container241 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 & interactionsBee Pollen by New Sun Drug Interactions
Bee Pollen contains a single active ingredient, and it has known interactions with 2 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.
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Go to the checkerIngredients driving the most interactions
Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Bee Pollen interact with 2 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Bee Pollen interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bee Pollen
WarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Bee Pollen — 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 — 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 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, from the product label.
New Sun
See all New Sun products- Name
- New Sun
- City
- Hendersonville
- State
- NC
- ZipCode
- 28792
- Phone Number
- 1-800-544-0777
- Web Address
- www.newsun.net
Bee Pollen by New Sun: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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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.
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 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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