Can bee pollen make your breasts bigger? Experts weigh in.

Bee pollen, a natural substance collected by bees from the pollen of flowers, has long been used as a dietary supplement thanks to (disputed) claims that it has a variety of health benefits. Now the so-called superfood is buzzing on TikTok after a user claimed that she noticed an increase in the size of her breasts after incorporating bee pollen into her diet. Her post was met with hoards of curious commenters asking for more details, eager to see if bee pollen would yield them similar results.

But is it possible for a supplement to increase the size of your breast? Here's a closer look at the claim and what experts say.

The claim — and how it started

• On Sunday, TikTok user Taylor Reynolds shared a video asking if any of her "hormone girlies," knew if bee pollen "makes your girls bigger."

• She said she noticed an increase in her breast size after she began putting bee pollen in her oatmeal.

• She also claimed that both her sister and roommate noticed an increase in their own breast sizes after incorporating bee pollen into their diets.

Context

• The video received over 1.6 million views and nearly 230,000 likes.

• Other users shared their own videos, either expressing their desire to try it out or sharing their own claims in seeing an increase in bust size after incorporating bee pollen into their diet.

• The original creator made a follow-up video stating that she is not claiming that the bee pollen made her breast bigger, and clarified that her video was posted out of curiosity.

Experts weigh in

An ob-gyn and author of She-ology, Dr. Sherry Ross tells Yahoo Life that breast size is "ultimately determined by hormonal influences during puberty, pregnancy, postpartum and menopause," and can be influenced by "genetics, exercise, age and weight." Currently, Ross says there is no scientific evidence to support claims that bee pollen can increase breast size.

The creator of the video stated that she uses bee pollen to "balance hormones," which family medicine specialist Dr. Sasha Haddad says traditionally refers to "achieving a state of hormonal equilibrium within the body." She adds that while bee pollen does have "some nutrients that may indirectly support hormone production and regulation," its specific contributions to hormone imbalance have not been "well-studied."

Additionally, Haddad says it is "unlikely" that balancing hormones will increase breast size in most cases.

Ross also adds that while supplements may provide some health benefits, any increase in breast size may be anecdotal, and outside of certain birth controls and hormone therapy, there is no magic pill that can enhance the size of breast tissue.

For those looking to increase breast size, Ross says that surgically placed breast implants, fat transfers and lifts are "viable options," and adds that padded or push-up bras can serve as safe, non-surgical alternatives.

Is it debunked?

There is currently no proof that bee pollen can increase breast size, so this has been debunked.

"Certain hormonal changes, such as during puberty or pregnancy, can affect breast size but there is no indication that bee pollen has a direct impact on breast tissue growth or size," says Haddad.

But fans of the supplement need not fret, as experts say it can still serve as a nice addition to a balanced diet.

"It​​ can be a nice back-up piece to help someone know that they're getting enough of a variety of different vitamins and minerals," says registered dietitian Brenna O'Malley.

That said, anyone considering adding bee pollen to their diet should first consult with your healthcare provider, cautions Ross, "to protect yourself from any unforeseen medical complications."

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