Bee Pollen Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Bee Pollen Powder 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 Powder is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com 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 Powder by BulkSupplements.com
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 contains a single active ingredient: bee pollen powder. Bee pollen is a granular substance bees collect from flowers — it's used in supplements for a range of potential benefits.
There are no other inactive ingredients (fillers or binders) listed.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for bee pollen's effectiveness is limited. It's rated possibly ineffective for athletic performance.
For other commonly claimed uses — hay fever (allergic rhinitis), amenorrhea (absent periods), benign prostate enlargement, and hot flashes — we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate whether it works or not.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Bee pollen is generally well tolerated by most people, but allergic reactions are a real concern — sometimes they can be severe. If you have a history of pollen allergies, especially to ragweed, chrysanthemums, daisies, marigolds, or other plants in the Asteraceae family, you're at higher risk.
Serious reactions can include itching, swelling, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, and anaphylaxis. Rare cases of acute liver inflammation have been reported with bee pollen use.
The safety data advises against use during pregnancy because of concern it may stimulate the uterus. There isn't enough data to know if it's safe while breastfeeding, so it's best avoided then.
If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you start bee pollen, double-check if you take warfarin (Coumadin) or any other blood thinner — the interaction is Moderate and involves an increased bleeding risk. No other medication interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we hold on file, but that doesn't mean none exist; use the search tool below to verify your exact medications.
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 is worth considering if you're interested in its potential benefits and don't have pollen allergies or take warfarin. If you take a blood thinner, are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have seasonal allergies — especially to ragweed or similar plants — check with your pharmacist first.
Always mention bee pollen when you fill a prescription or ask about a new medication.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 22, 2024.
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 Powder, straight from the product label.
| Brand | BulkSupplements.com |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X000XZB90D |
| Net contents | 100 Gram(s); 3.5 Ounce(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 22, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 310666 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Bee Pollen Powder by BulkSupplements.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Bee Pollen, Powder | 1000 mg | -- |
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Brand IP Statement(s)
BulkSupplements.com Clean & pure bulk supplements
Formulation
Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives.
Color may vary
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 1000 mg (about 1/3 tsp) once or twice daily, or as directed by a physician.
Storage
Store in a dry, cool place. Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.
Keep out of reach of children.
General Statements
Use an accurate milligram scale. New
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Bee Pollen Powder by BulkSupplements.com 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 Powder by BulkSupplements.com
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1000 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.
Bee Pollen, Powder
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, Powder monograph & interactionsBee Pollen Powder by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Bee Pollen Powder by BulkSupplements.com does interact with at least one medication you need to know about.
Warfarin (Coumadin), a blood thinner (anticoagulant), is the main concern — bee pollen may increase your bleeding risk and can raise your INR (a measure of how thin your blood is). In one documented case, a patient's INR jumped from a stable 1.9–3.3 up to 7.1 after taking bee pollen for about a month.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Because the interaction data we hold is limited, there may be other medications affected that we don't have documented here. If you take warfarin or any other blood thinner, check your exact medication below before starting this product.
Altogether, these interactions span 2 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Bee Pollen Powder interact with 2 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Bee Pollen Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bee Pollen, Powder
WarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Bee Pollen Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Pollen, PowderWarfarin (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, Powder + Warfarin interactionWarfarin SodiumCoumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin
How Warfarin Sodium interacts with Bee Pollen Powder — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Bee Pollen, PowderWarfarin (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, Powder + Warfarin Sodium interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Bee Pollen Powder 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, Powder
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 Powder, from the product label.
BulkSupplements.com
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- BulkSupplements.com
- Street Address
- 7511 Eastgate Rd
- City
- Henderson
- State
- NV
- ZipCode
- 89011
- Web Address
- BulkSupplements.com
Bee Pollen Powder by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Bee Pollen Powder’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 Powder'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
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- 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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