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Bee Pollen Granules Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Liquid 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 Granules 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 Granules 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. 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 Granules 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.

NOW Bee Pollen Granules contains one active ingredient: bee pollen itself. Bee pollen is a granular mixture of pollen and other plant materials collected by honeybees.

The product contains no other inactive ingredients listed.

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 limited. For athletic performance, it's rated as possibly ineffective.

For other uses — allergic rhinitis (hay fever), amenorrhea (absent periods), benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and breast cancer-related hot flashes — 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 can trigger allergic reactions, sometimes severe ones. If you have a history of seasonal pollen allergies — especially to plants in the ragweed and daisy family — you're at higher risk for serious reactions including itching, swelling, shortness of breath, and in rare cases anaphylaxis.

Very rarely, bee pollen has been linked to acute liver inflammation (hepatitis), kidney inflammation, and kidney failure, though it's not always clear if bee pollen alone was responsible. The safety data during pregnancy isn't strong enough to recommend using it; talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

There isn't enough data to know whether it's safe while breastfeeding — best to avoid it or get personalized advice.

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, double-check with your pharmacist before using this product. Bee pollen may increase your bleeding risk and require monitoring or adjustment of your medication.

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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.

Bee pollen might appeal to you if you're curious about its traditional uses, but the evidence it actually works is thin. If you take warfarin or any blood thinner, you need to check with us first — it may raise your bleeding risk.

And if you have pollen allergies, especially ragweed or daisy family plants, be cautious; allergic reactions can be serious.

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 Aug 24, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Bee Pollen Granules, straight from the product label.

Brand NOW
Barcode (UPC) 733739025302
Net contents 8 oz.; 227 g
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 24, 2012
DSLD ID 12401
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Bee Pollen Granules 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:
0.25 tsp
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 tsp
Servings per container
75
UPC/BARCODE
733739025302
IngredientAmount% DV
Bee Pollen3 g--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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General Statements

Genuine Whole Food

NUTRIENT RICH SUPERFOOD 100% Pure

Made in the U.S.A.

100% Natural.

This product is sold by weight not volume.

Please Recycle.

Bee Pollen Granules compose the male element of the flower. Honey bees harvesting the pollen instinctively gather only the pollen which is pure and healthy. It is then mixed with flower nectar and bee saliva to form an all-natural and highly nutritious food that contains all twenty-two of the elements composing the human body. It supplies vitamins, amino acids, trace minerals and enzymes in a synergistic balance that provides optimum availability.

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

GMP QUALITY ASSURED

Formulation

Contains no sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.

Precautions

Caution: Do Not Eat Freshness Packet Enclosed.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

SUGGESTED USAGE: As a dietary supplement, start with a small amount (1/4 tsp.) and gradually increase to 1 tsp. daily. Add to cereal. blender drinks or simply eat it and enjoy the slightly sweet, nutty taste.

Brand IP Statement(s)

NOW(R) Bee Pollen delivers the natural nutrient profile found in Genuine Whole Foods.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

General

CODE 2530 V2

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Bee Pollen Granules by NOW label

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Bee Pollen Granules label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Bee Pollen Granules by NOW

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

Serving size0.25 tsp Dosage formLiquid Servings per container75 Amounts shown are per serving.

Bee Pollen

Interacts with
2 drugs
3 g 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: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Bee Pollen Granules by NOW Drug Interactions

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2Drugs
2 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bee Pollen 2

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 1 ingredient in Bee Pollen Granules 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 Granules 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 Granules, 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
www.nowfoods.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Bee Pollen Granules by NOW: Common Questions

Does Bee Pollen Granules by NOW interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Bee Pollen Granules 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 Granules 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 seasonal allergies?
If your allergies are to pollen — especially ragweed, chrysanthemums, daisies, or other plants in the daisy family — be very careful. Bee pollen can trigger serious allergic reactions in people with these sensitivities, including swelling, shortness of breath, and even anaphylaxis. If you have pollen allergies, it's safest to avoid it or talk with us first.
Can I take bee pollen while pregnant?
The safety data isn't strong enough to recommend it during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it — they can give you personalized advice based on your situation.
Can I take bee pollen while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough data to know whether it's safe for you or your baby while breastfeeding. It's best to avoid it unless your doctor or pharmacist says otherwise.
What side effects might bee pollen cause?
Most people tolerate it well. But allergic reactions — itching, swelling, shortness of breath, lightheadedness — are possible, especially if you're sensitive to pollen. Rarely, it's been linked to liver or kidney problems, though it's not always clear if bee pollen alone was the cause.
Does bee pollen actually improve athletic performance?
The evidence doesn't support that claim — it's rated as possibly ineffective for athletic performance based on the data we have.

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The Full Monographs Behind Bee Pollen Granules’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...

Read the full Bee Pollen monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Bee Pollen Granules'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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