Benefits of Bee Pollen

 Bee pollen is wonderful for natural allergy relief, energy booster and is responsible for the many health benefits of raw honey. It’s rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins, lipids and fatty acids, enzymes, carotenoids and bioflavonoids — making it an antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral agent that strengthens the capillaries, reduces inflammation, stimulates the immune system and lowers cholesterol levels naturally. 

Did you know that bee pollen contains basically all the nutrients required by the human body to survive and thrive? That’s why the German Federal Board of Health has officially recognized it as a medicine. In fact, bee pollen contains more protein than any animal source and more amino acids than equal weight of eggs or beef. 

The benefits of bee pollen come from the substance’s impressive nutrition content. 

-30 percent digestible carbohydrates 

-26 percent sugars (mainly fructose and glucose) 

-23 percent protein (including 10 percent of essential amino acids) 

-5 percent lipids (including essential fatty acids)

-2 percent phenolic compounds (including flavonoids) 

-1.6 percent minerals (including calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, 

iron, copper, zinc, manganese, silicon and selenium) 

-0.6 percent water-soluble vitamins and acids (including B1, B2, B6 and C) 

-0.1 percent fat-soluble vitamins (including vitamins A, E and D) 

Eating bee pollen has numerous health benefits, due to the range of antioxidants, amino acids and micronutrients it contains.  

 1. Anti-inflammatory 

The anti-inflammatory activity of bee pollen has been compared to drugs, such as naproxen, analgin, phenylbutazone and indomethacin. Researchers suggest that it can be used in acute and chronic inflammatory conditions, initial degenerative conditions, and liver disease or toxicity 

2. Antioxidant 

Recent studies show that enzymatic hydrolysates from bee pollen are beneficial for patients with various diseases, like cancer, heart disease, diabetes and hypertension. 

3. Protects Against Liver Toxicity

One 2013 study published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that bee pollen protects hepatocytes from oxidative stress and promotes the healing of liver damage caused by toxicity. 

 4. Boosts the Immune System/Fights allergies

Bee pollen has antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Staphylococcus aureus was the most sensitive to pollen, and candida glabrata was the most resistant. Also has antiallergic action because of its ability to inhibit the activation of mast cells, which plays an important role in the early and late phases of allergic reactions. 

5. Dietary Supplement 

Bee pollen can be used as a valuable dietary supplement. Studies have proved that with bee pollen consumption showed a higher vitamin C and magnesium content in the thymus, heart muscle and skeletal muscles. There was also higher hemoglobin content and greater number of red blood cells after pollen consumption. Ideal for kids/adults lack of appetite or malnourished. It helps in the recovery of muscle protein and energy metabolism. It helps regulate hormones, has metabolic activity — containing amino acids that help increase your metabolism by dissolving fat cells in the body. We also know that pollen contains an enormous amount of essential vitamins and minerals, helping nourish the body of people with poor eating habits. It only takes a small amount to receive these nutrients, and an ounce of bee pollen is only about 90 calories. 

6. Relieves Menopausal Symptoms 

A 2015 study conducted in Germany found that both honey and bee pollen improved menopausal complaints in breast cancer patients on antihormonal treatment. Over 2/3 of the patients reported improvement in their symptoms. Also flavonoids in the bee pollen are thought to help prevent breast cancer. 

 7. Helps Relieve Stress 

Due to nutrition facts and tonic properties, bee pollen improves blood supply to nervous tissue, boosting mental capacity and strengthening the nervous system that may be weakened by stress. That makes it one of the most effective natural stress relievers. Even small doses of bee pollen over an extended period of time have shown to improve mood and physical endurance. 

8. Promotes Healing 

Bee pollen contains kaempferol, which inhibits the activity of enzymes after a burn and decreases inflammatory reactions and swelling. Research suggests that pollen helps improve blood circulation in the vessels, and it moistens the skin. The anti-inflammatory and analgesic action of flavonoids in bee pollen helps relieve pain and prevent platelet aggregation. Pollen also helps prevent infection because of its antimicrobial activity, allowing a wound or burn to heal quickly. 

PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD AVOID TAKING BEE POLLEN AS IT CAN STIMULATE THE UTERUS POSSIBLY CAUSING EARLY LABOR.  

NOT ENOUGH IS KNOWN ABOUT POSSIBLE RISK WHILE BREAST FEEDING SO THAT SHOULD ALSO BE AVOIDED.