Natural Bee Pollen 550 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Natural Bee Pollen 550 mg 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
Natural Bee Pollen 550 mg is a dietary supplement by Spring Valley 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 Natural Bee Pollen 550 mg by Spring Valley
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 one active ingredient: bee pollen at 550 mg per capsule. Bee pollen is a mix of flower pollen, nectar, enzymes, and other plant compounds collected by honeybees.
The capsule itself is made from gelatin, with less than 2% of other inactive ingredients used as binders or fillers.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for bee pollen is limited. It's rated possibly ineffective for athletic performance.
For other uses — hay fever, absent periods, prostate health, and cancer-related hot flashes — the data we hold shows insufficient evidence to rate whether it works. If you're considering it for one of these reasons, talk with your doctor about what the current science actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Bee pollen is generally well tolerated by most people, but allergic reactions are a real concern — sometimes severe. If you have a history of pollen allergies, especially to plants like ragweed, chrysanthemums, or daisies, your risk is higher.
Reactions can include itching, swelling, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, or in rare cases anaphylaxis. Serious but uncommon side effects reported with oral bee pollen include liver inflammation, kidney problems, and kidney failure.
The safety data during pregnancy advises against use — it's rated possibly unsafe. During breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety information, so it's best avoided.
If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning either, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Double-check this product if you take warfarin or any blood thinner (anticoagulant) — there's a documented Moderate interaction risk. Your doctor or pharmacist may want to monitor your blood-thinning level more closely or adjust your dose.
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.
Spring Valley Natural Bee Pollen might appeal to you if you're looking for a general wellness boost, but the evidence for most health claims is weak. The main concern is if you take a blood thinner like warfarin — you'll need to check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
If you have pollen allergies or are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk it over with your healthcare provider 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 Nov 25, 2013.
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 Natural Bee Pollen 550 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Spring Valley |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 078742435268 |
| Net contents | 100 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 25, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 26311 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Natural Bee Pollen 550 mg by Spring Valley, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Bee Pollen | 550 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Contains <2% of
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Seals/Symbols
QUALITY ASSURANCE GUARANTEE
VITAMIN #1 BRAND
General Statements
- Produced under strict quality guidelines. - Verified by an independent, ISO 9001:2000 certified laboratory. UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED BY REFUND OR REPLACEMENT
550 mg per capsule GENERAL WELLNESS >> Bee Pollen is a natural source of trace vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates.
No Gluten, No Yeast, No Wheat, No Milk or Milk Derivatives, No Lactose, No Sugar, No Preservatives, No Soy, No Artificial Color, No Artificial Flavor, No Sodium (less than 5 mg per serving)
General
GN 2874.62998 46295 B46295W 09E
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
SUGGESTED USE: Adults, take one capsule two times daily, preferably with a meal.
Precautions
WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Avoid this product if you are allergic to bees or bee products.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
FOR YOUR PROTECTION, DO NOT USE IF SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
Storage
Store at room temperature. Keep bottle tightly closed.
Brand IP Statement(s)
(C)Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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Natural Bee Pollen 550 mg by Spring Valley 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 Natural Bee Pollen 550 mg by Spring Valley
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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, Contains <2% of. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Natural Bee Pollen 550 mg by Spring Valley Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Spring Valley Natural Bee Pollen 550 mg can interact with blood thinners (anticoagulants), specifically warfarin.
There's concern that bee pollen might increase bleeding risk when combined with warfarin. In one case, a patient whose blood-thinning level (INR) had been stable at 1.9–3.3 for nine months saw it jump to 7.1 after taking bee pollen granules for about a month — a significant shift that raised bleeding risk.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
If you take warfarin or any other blood thinner, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product. They may need to monitor your blood-thinning level more closely or adjust your dose.
Altogether, these interactions span 2 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Natural Bee Pollen 550 mg interact with 2 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Natural Bee Pollen 550 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bee Pollen
WarfarinWarfarin
How Warfarin interacts with Natural Bee Pollen 550 mg — 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 Natural Bee Pollen 550 mg — 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 Natural Bee Pollen 550 mg 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 Natural Bee Pollen 550 mg, from the product label.
Spring Valley
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- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
- City
- Bentonville
- State
- AR
- ZipCode
- 72716
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The Full Monographs Behind Natural Bee Pollen 550 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Natural Bee Pollen 550 mg'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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