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Dietary supplement

Bee-Pollen Nuggets Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Solgar

Powder Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

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.

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.

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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 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
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
General wellness

This Bee Pollen product is marketed for general wellness, not a specific health condition, so there's no single claim to grade — see Bee Pollen's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets general wellness (“General energy and vitality support”), not a specific health condition, so there is no single claim to grade against clinical-evidence data.

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.

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 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.

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 blood thinner, double-check with your pharmacist before starting this product. Bee pollen may increase your bleeding risk.

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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.

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 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

At a glance

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
From the label
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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

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
5 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
5 Gram(s)
Servings per container
34
UPC/BARCODE
033984022201
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories20 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates3 Gram(s)1%
Protein1 Gram(s)2%
Bee Pollen5 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: Bee Pollen

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Label statements
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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.

See for yourself

Bee-Pollen Nuggets by Solgar label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

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

1 Gram(s) per serving

Bee Pollen

Interacts with
2 drugs
5 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 monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Bee Pollen. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Bee-Pollen Nuggets by Solgar Drug Interactions

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2Drugs
2 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each 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 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
The maker

Brand information

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

Solgar

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Name
Solgar, Inc.
Street Address
500 Willow Tree Road
City
Leonia
State
NJ
ZipCode
07605
Phone Number
1-877-765-4274
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Bee-Pollen Nuggets by Solgar: Common Questions

Does Bee-Pollen Nuggets by Solgar interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Bee-Pollen Nuggets 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 Nuggets contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
Will bee pollen help my athletic performance?
The evidence suggests bee pollen is likely ineffective for athletic performance, so it probably won't give you the boost you're looking for.
Can I take bee pollen if I have pollen allergies?
You should be very careful. If you have a history of pollen allergies—especially to ragweed, daisies, marigolds, or related plants—bee pollen can trigger serious allergic reactions, including swelling and difficulty breathing. Talk to your pharmacist first.
Is bee pollen safe during pregnancy?
No. The safety data advises against using bee pollen during pregnancy, so you should avoid it if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
What are the common side effects?
Most people tolerate bee pollen without problems. The rare serious effects reported include liver inflammation, kidney problems, and severe allergic reactions—especially in people with pollen sensitivities.
Can I use bee pollen while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data to know whether bee pollen is safe while breastfeeding, so it's best to avoid it and talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

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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.

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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
  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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