Bee Pollen information and supplement research, use in natural medicine, how does it compare to royal jelly and propolis?

Bee pollen is  pollen from flowers that is collected from bees as they enter the hive. Pollen granules stick to the bees' legs and other body parts as they help themselves to nectar (the precursor of honey) inside the flowers.

Source Naturals buy Bee Pollen, 500 mg per each pill, 250 Tablets
Bee Pollen is a potent source of energizing nutrition. It contains 18 amino acids, DNA and RNA, vitamins A, B-1, B-2, niacin, B-6, B-12, pantothenic acid, folic acid, C, D, E and K, choline, inositol, rutin and other bioflavonoids, calcium, magnesium, iron & zinc, several enzymes, coenzymes, and many other nutritional factors.

Suggested Use: One  tablet with breakfast a few days a week, or as recommended by your health care professional.


You can buy Bee Pollen on the internet. You can also find royal jelly and
propolis extract for its health benefits.

Research evaluation of constituents and contents
Bee pollen has flavonoid constituents that have antioxidant properties.
The most predominant compounds are flavonoid glycosides, mainly flavonols. Some include rutin, quercetin, myricetin, and trans-cinnamic acid as free aglycons. Total bee pollen phenols are present at levels greater than 0.85 g/100 g in the form of non-tannins, and flavonoids at greater than 0.3 g/100 g.

Reading several sources that bee pollen contains more protein and iron than beef? Is this true?
   Perhaps gram by gram it may, but it is not easy to consume a large amount of this natural product whereas one can easily consume several ounces of beef.

Bee Pollen caution, allergy, side effects
Certain individuals may have an allergy to bee pollen.
An unknowingly sensitized atopic patient experienced an anaphylactic reaction after ingestion of a small quantity of bee pollen that contained pollens and fungi. There have been reports of eosinophilic gastroenteritis caused by bee pollen sensitization.

How often can one take a bee pollen supplement without any unpleasant negative reactions?
    In general, a small amount of one capsule can be taken 2 or 3 days a week without concerns.

When taking a bee pollen supplement I notice more energy. When I combine it with tongkat ali herb the effects are too strong and I do not feel well. It's like being overstimulated.

Is there a risk of taking yohimbe herbal supplement along with bee pollen or propolis pills?
   Both bee pollen and the aphrodisiac herb can cause stimulation and are best used on different days.

Prostate health
Does bee pollen effective enough than saw palmetto to ease BPH prostate enlargement and how long does it take to cure totally?
    As of 2010, we are not aware of any research studies with this supplement as a treatment for an enlarged prostate gland.

Sexual health
Does bee pollen increase sex drive?
    Good question. We are not sure how this supplement influence libido or sexual health.