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.