Bee Pollen Capsules Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Bee Pollen Capsules 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 Capsules is a dietary supplement by Y.S. Eco Bee Farms 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 Capsules by Y.S. Eco Bee Farms
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
This capsule contains one active ingredient: bee pollen. Bee pollen is a mixture of pollen, nectar, and bee secretions collected by honeybees.
The capsule itself is made from gelatin and magnesium stearate, which are inactive ingredients that help form and preserve the capsule.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for bee pollen is mixed and sparse. For athletic performance, the data suggests it's probably ineffective.
For other uses — hay fever (allergic rhinitis), absent periods (amenorrhea), enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia), or hot flashes from breast cancer — there isn't enough reliable evidence to know whether it works. If you're thinking about bee pollen for any of these, talk with your pharmacist about what the science actually shows.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Bee pollen is generally well tolerated in most people, but allergic reactions are a real concern — sometimes a serious one. If you have a history of pollen allergies, especially to ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, or similar plants, you're at higher risk for reactions ranging from itching and swelling to shortness of breath and anaphylaxis.
Rare cases of liver inflammation (acute hepatitis) and kidney problems have been reported with bee pollen use. There isn't enough safety data to know whether bee pollen is safe during pregnancy — some sources suggest it may stimulate the uterus — or while breastfeeding.
If you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take warfarin (Coumadin) or any blood thinner, double-check with your pharmacist before adding bee pollen — there's a Moderate risk it may increase your bleeding risk. For other medications, no interactions are documented in our data, but that doesn't mean none exist — use the medication checker on this page to verify your exact drugs.
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 work for some people, but the evidence is weak for most conditions. If you take warfarin or other blood thinners, check with your pharmacist first — bee pollen can increase bleeding risk.
If you have pollen allergies, be cautious: allergic reactions can be serious. Pregnant or breastfeeding?
Talk to your doctor before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2019.
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 Capsules, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Y.S. Eco Bee Farms |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 726635862867 |
| Net contents | 200 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 23, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 205759 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Bee Pollen Capsules by Y.S. Eco Bee Farms, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Bee Pollen | 1000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate
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Formulation
Organic pioneer since 1995
Contains no sugar, salt, starch, artificial colors, flavors, preservatives and common allergens.
Precautions
Caution: Bee products may cause an allergic reaction in some sensitive people. Simply to test, pull apart a capsule and place a small portion under the tongue. Should you experience any allergic reaction consult a nutritionist before taking.
General Statements
100% Pure Multi floral, wild crafted Nature's most balanced food
Y.S. Beekeepers of Generations have been dedicated to research and develop the highest quality Bee Products.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 2-3 capsules once or twice a day, preferably with meals.
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped.
Seals/Symbols
YS Organic
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Bee Pollen Capsules by Y.S. Eco Bee Farms label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Bee Pollen Capsules by Y.S. Eco Bee Farms
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 container100 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 & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Bee Pollen Capsules by Y.S. Eco Bee Farms Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Bee Pollen Capsules by Y.S.
Eco Bee Farms does interact with at least one common medication. Bee pollen may increase the risk of bleeding in people taking warfarin (Coumadin), a blood thinner.
One case report documented a patient whose bleeding markers (international normalized ratio, or INR) jumped from a stable range to 7.1 after starting bee pollen granules — a significant jump that raised bleeding risk.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Altogether, these interactions span 2 individual medications.
Beyond warfarin, we don't have documented interactions for other drug types in our data. That said, absence of documented interactions isn't a guarantee none exist.
If you take any blood thinners or other prescription medications, run them through the checker below before you start bee pollen.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Bee Pollen Capsules interact with 2 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Bee Pollen Capsules interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bee Pollen
WarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Bee Pollen Capsules — 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 Capsules — 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 Capsules 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 Capsules, from the product label.
Y.S. Eco Bee Farms
See all Y.S. Eco Bee Farms products- Name
- Y.S. Organic Bee Farms
- Street Address
- 2774 N. 4351 Rd.
- City
- Sheridan
- State
- IL
- ZipCode
- 60551
Bee Pollen Capsules by Y.S. Eco Bee Farms: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Bee Pollen Capsules’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 Capsules'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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