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Bee Pollen Caps Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Bee Pollen Caps 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 Caps is a dietary supplement by NOW 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 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 Caps by NOW

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 powder. Bee pollen is a granular mixture of flower pollen, enzymes, honey, and other plant substances collected by honeybees.

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — bovine gelatin, stearic acid, and silica — which are standard binders and capsule materials.

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 on bee pollen's effectiveness is mixed and mostly limited. It's rated possibly ineffective for athletic performance.

For several other uses — hay fever, absent menstruation, prostate health, and cancer-related hot flashes — the evidence available isn't reliable enough to rate it one way or the other. If you're considering this for a specific health goal, the data we hold doesn't establish that 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 well tolerated by most people, but it can trigger allergic reactions, and in rare cases they're serious. If you have a history of seasonal pollen allergies — especially to ragweed, chrysanthemums, daisies, or other plants in the Asteraceae family — you're at higher risk for a strong reaction, including swelling, shortness of breath, and anaphylaxis.

There have also been rare reports of acute liver inflammation and kidney problems linked to bee pollen use. Pregnancy safety data rates it possibly unsafe, so avoid it if you're pregnant.

There isn't enough safety information to use it while breastfeeding.

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 other blood thinner (anticoagulant), run it through the search tool on this page before you start. Bee pollen may increase how these medications work and raise your bleeding risk.

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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.

This product is best avoided if you take warfarin or other blood thinners — the interaction is documented and can be serious. If you have pollen allergies, especially to ragweed or daisy-family plants, check with your pharmacist first.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

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 May 24, 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 Caps, straight from the product label.

Brand NOW
Barcode (UPC) 733739025227
Net contents 250 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 24, 2017
DSLD ID 74260
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
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 Caps by NOW, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
125
UPC/BARCODE
733739025227
IngredientAmount% DV
Bee Pollen powder1 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: Bovine Gelatin, Stearic Acid, Silica

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Usage: Take 2 capsules 1 to 2 times daily, preferably with food.

General Statements

Pollens are bees' primary food source and are concentrated in bioactive plant compounds and nutrients. Bee Pollen is a fine powder-like material produced by honey bees from flower pollens mixed with nectar and bee secretions. During ancient times, people throughout the world used bee pollen for its health-sustaining properties and it is still used today for its rejuvenative properties.* Bee Pollen is natural and highly nutritious. It is endowed with a wide range of nutrients and enzymes.

Capsule size

500 mg

Nutrient-dense

General Health Family owned since 1968.

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

Please recycle.

Brand IP Statement(s)

NOW Bee Pollen has not been altered, remaining in its natural form to offer optimal nutrient balance.

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 any disease.

Precautions

Caution: For adults only.

May cause allergic reactions in individuals with pollen allergies.

Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Consult physician if taking medication or have a medical condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

General

CODE 2522B V5

Formula

Natural Bee Pollen

Seals/Symbols

Non-GMO

GMP Quality Assured

Formulation

Non-GMO

Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

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Bee Pollen Caps by NOW label

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Bee Pollen Caps label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Bee Pollen Caps by NOW

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container125 Amounts shown are per serving.

Bee Pollen powder

Interacts with
2 drugs
1 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 powder monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Bovine Gelatin, Stearic Acid, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Bee Pollen Caps by NOW Drug Interactions

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2Drugs
2 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bee Pollen powder 2

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Bee Pollen Caps interact with 2 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Bee Pollen Caps interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bee Pollen powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Bee Pollen Caps 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 powder1 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 powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

NOW

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Name
NOW Foods
Street Address
395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd.
City
Bloomingdale
State
IL
ZipCode
60108
Web Address
nowfoods.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Bee Pollen Caps by NOW: Common Questions

Does Bee Pollen Caps by NOW interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Bee Pollen Caps 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 Caps 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.
Is bee pollen safe if I have pollen allergies?
No. If you have a history of pollen allergies — especially to ragweed, chrysanthemums, or daisies — bee pollen carries a real risk of a serious allergic reaction, including swelling and difficulty breathing. Talk with your pharmacist before trying it.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against bee pollen in pregnancy. While breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety information to know if it's okay. Talk with your doctor for personalized advice.
What is bee pollen used for?
Bee pollen is marketed for several purposes, but the evidence is limited. It's rated possibly ineffective for athletic performance, and for other uses like hay fever and hot flashes, the evidence isn't reliable enough to rate. The data we hold doesn't establish it works for any of these.
What are the side effects?
Most people tolerate bee pollen well, but allergic reactions are the main concern — they can range from mild itching and swelling to severe reactions like anaphylaxis, especially in people with pollen allergies. Rare serious side effects include acute liver inflammation and kidney problems.
Does this product contain fillers?
Yes. Besides the active bee pollen powder, the capsule contains bovine gelatin, stearic acid, and silica — these are standard inactive binders and capsule materials.

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The Full Monographs Behind Bee Pollen Caps’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 Caps'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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