Discover Bee Pollen Benefits
Before getting into the bee pollen benefits, here’s a little background on this amazing substance.
First of all, what is it? Pollen is the male seed of flowers, formed at the end of the stamen in the blossom’s heart. The ancient Egyptians are said to have been the originators of our present-day beekeeping activities, offering honey and bee pollen to the gods. Did You Know?...According to David Wolfe in his book Superfoods: The Food and Medicine of the Future, to gather just one teaspoon of bee pollen, it requires one bee to work eight hours a day for a month! And that pollen is an alkaline food loaded with minerals, antioxidants, micronutrients and trace elements. It is the young bee’s food and considered to be one of the most completely nourishing foods found in nature, containing all 22 essential amino acids, with a protein content of about 25%. And Now for Some Bee Pollen Benefits:- Bee pollen is predigested, making it easy to assimilate.
- According to researchers, there is something in pollen—an antibiotic factor—that inhibits the development of certain harmful bacteria.
- At the Institute of Apiculture in Taranov, Russia, it was found that even though pollen is the richest source of vitamins found in a single food in nature, eating it just for its content of rutin would justify its use, as rutin strengthens capillaries.
- Supposedly, when it is given to anemic individuals, it leads to a significant increase in the hemoglobin levels in the blood.
- It is also said to normalize cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
- Studies in the UK have indicated increased in strength in those taking it regularly, and the British Royal Society even reported height increases, amazingly.
- Weight control may be aided by taking pollen. It is said to stimulate the metabolic processes, speeding up caloric burn. In addition, it contains lecithin which helps dissolve and flush fat from the body, helping to detoxify.
- Skin conditions – Dr. Lars-Erik Essen, a dermatologist in Sweden, treated many of his patients successfully for skin conditions, including acne and wrinkles.
- It is taken to prevent hay fever, with some individuals believing that eating pollens will help build resistance to allergies. This may work by reducing the production of histamines, thereby reducing allergies.
Caution: If you’ve never taken bee pollen, you should start off very gradually, as there have been incidences of serious allergic reactions to it. On writer suggested taking just one or two granules and building up slowly. David Wolfe suggests starting with 1/4 teaspoon. If you’re allergic to bees, it’s probably best to avoid taking their pollen .
Some of the better known bee pollen benefits are enhanced energy, stamina and endurance.
It is reported to be a potent aphrodisiac and have fertility-improving properties.
Because of the significant presence of B vitamins, there may be improved stress handling by the body, increased longevity, and a reversal of aging and wrinkling.Caution: Babies should not be given raw honey or bee pollen because of the possibility of potential contamination with botulism .
How to Use Bee PollenThe optimum dose for the optimum bee pollen benefits varies with the individual. I have read that it takes about one teaspoon per day to prevent allergies. You can powder a small amount of granules and add cinnamon to taste. This would be good mixed with honey and spread on whole grain toast. You could also just sprinkle a few granules on your toast. Granules can be added to smoothies or juice. David Wolfe suggests freezing as the best way to store your pollen (for up to 11 years!). He also says to look for pollen that is either fresh or dried (not above 96 degrees F or 38 degrees C), and that the best shows a variation in the color of granules. To assure yourself of the highest bee pollen benefits, avoid buying pollen that has been heated, as this destroys nutrients and life-giving enzymes. “If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would only have four years left to live.” – Rudolph Steiner Return from Bee Pollen Benefits to Detox Diets. Go to the Home Page.
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