Bee-Pollen Nuggets Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Solgar
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First and foremost: checking Bee-Pollen Nuggets 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 Nuggets is a dietary supplement by Solgar with 2 active ingredients. 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 Nuggets by Solgar
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 product is bee pollen—the powder-like substance that bees collect from flowering plants and carry back to the hive. It's the single active ingredient in Solgar's formula.
Does it work?
No specific claim
The evidence for bee pollen's benefits is limited. For athletic performance, the data suggests it's likely ineffective.
For other uses—hay fever, irregular periods, prostate health, and hot flashes—we don't have reliable evidence either way to say whether it works.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Bee pollen is well tolerated by most people, but it carries real risks. It can trigger allergic reactions, sometimes severe, especially if you have a history of pollen allergies or sensitivities to plants like ragweed, daisies, or marigolds.
Serious allergic reactions can include swelling, shortness of breath, and anaphylaxis. Rare cases of liver inflammation (acute hepatitis) and kidney problems have been reported.
Pregnancy safety data suggests bee pollen may not be safe during pregnancy, so avoid it if you're pregnant. There isn't enough safety data for breastfeeding, so it's best avoided while nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take warfarin (Coumadin) or any blood thinner, double-check with your pharmacist before starting this product. Bee pollen may increase your bleeding risk.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula marketed for general wellness rather than one specific gradeable purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Bee pollen is generally well tolerated by many people, but if you take blood thinners like warfarin, you need to talk with your pharmacist before using it. It's not right for pregnant or breastfeeding people.
If you have any history of pollen allergies, be especially cautious—the risk of a serious allergic reaction is real.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 23, 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 Nuggets, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Solgar |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 033984022201 |
| Net contents | 6 Oz(s); 170 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 218614 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Bee-Pollen Nuggets by Solgar, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Protein | 1 Gram(s) | 2% |
| Bee Pollen | 5 Gram(s) | -- |
Other ingredients: Bee Pollen
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Formulation
Free of: Gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, yeast, sugar, sodium, artificial flavor, sweetener, preservatives and color.
Gluten, wheat & dairy free
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
This product is edible as is, or may be blended or mixed with other foods.
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement for adults, take one (1) teaspoon up to two (2) times daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Formula
Solgar's KOF-K certification #K-1250
Brand IP Statement(s)
2013 Solgar, Inc.
General Statements
Solgar since 1947
Seals/Symbols
K Parve (Kosher)
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Precautions
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking any dietary supplement.
Avoid this product if you are allergic to bees or bee products.
Discontinue use and consult your healthcare practitioner if any adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if outer bottle seal is missing or damaged.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
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Bee-Pollen Nuggets by Solgar 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 Nuggets by Solgar
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size5 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container34 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
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: Bee Pollen. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Bee-Pollen Nuggets by Solgar Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Solgar's Bee-Pollen Nuggets contain a single active ingredient—bee pollen—which interacts with blood thinners.
The main concern is warfarin (Coumadin), a common prescription blood thinner. Bee pollen may increase your bleeding risk if you take warfarin; in one case report, a patient's INR (a measure of how thin your blood is) jumped from a stable 1.9–3.3 to 7.1 after taking bee pollen for about a month.
Altogether, these interactions span 2 individual medications. If you take warfarin or any other blood thinner, check your exact medications with the search tool on this page before starting bee pollen.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Bee-Pollen Nuggets interact with 2 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 2 ingredients in Bee-Pollen Nuggets interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bee Pollen
WarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Bee-Pollen Nuggets — 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 Nuggets — 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 Nuggets 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 Nuggets, from the product label.
Solgar
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- Solgar, Inc.
- Street Address
- 500 Willow Tree Road
- City
- Leonia
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07605
- Phone Number
- 1-877-765-4274
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The Full Monographs Behind Bee-Pollen Nuggets’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 Nuggets'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.
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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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