Bee pollen

Pollen of bees.. hive treasure..

In winter, because of the cold, we are always at risk of loss of energy and therefore a possible decrease in the immune system. It is conceivable to draw the energy we lack in bee pollen.
It is an all-natural supplement that is rare because it contains many substances and micronutrients that stimulate the immune system and the activity of the antioxidant enzymatic system, with many benefits for all systems in the body.

Pollen grains

Bee pollen contains a rich source of selenium neutralizing the action of free radicals and aging, in synergy with vitamin E, it tones the muscles and the heart. It also contains a high dose of vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system, and lysine, an amino acid, that protects the heart.
Thanks to vitamin C, pollen also helps fight inflammation and stress, eliminates toxins and strengthens the mucous membranes and capillaries.
Another well-represented vitamin, A, is a form of beta-carotene protecting mucous membranes, eyes and vision, monitoring the pituitary's activity and regulating sleep. Bee pollen also contains amino acids, iron, B vitamins, folic acid, manganese and niacin, which regenerate hormones and nerve tissue. It is also rich in vitamin D, which protects the joints.
Two other amino acids (tyrosine and methionine) combined with iodine oversee the proper functioning of the thyroid. Zinc and glutamic acid, finally, improve the activity of the neurons.

Pollen of bees, description

Bee pollen is a miraculous derivative of bees, as well as propolis and royal jelly, but also a powerful natural complement to various properties: tonic, energizing, particularly indicated for anemia and fatigue, and many others therapeutic indications. Used in phytotherapy, it reveals its immense properties and benefits as a super natural and complete food.

The beneficial properties of pollen, can therefore be considered as a health gift from our friends the bees.

Pollen, whose name derives from the Latin pollen-inis which means flour, represents a mine of vitamin, mineral, protein, and nutrition principles in general; But also a suitable agent for fighting allergies.

But what is pollen from bees?

It is now commonly understood that pollen is collected by flowering flower bees, and is found at the base of feeding them, and just fundamental for the production of royal jelly, food dedicated to the queen of bees. However, a special distinction must be made between pollen types, which, depending on the density have a different destination; While the lighter ones tend to disperse in the air and are therefore the basis of many allergies, the densest are deposited on the insects and are transported from flower to flower, thus allowing pollination.

Structural elements of bee pollen

Bee pollen is made up of microscopic granules of various shapes, which under the microscope reveal a very beautiful and colorful architecture.

Bee & pollen

Without going into a botany lesson, it is essential to know that a grain of pollen has a structure common to all plant species, although, as mentioned, of different form. It is always constituted by an external wall constituted by polymeric terpenes to which is added externally a layer of sporopollénine and by an internal wall of cellulospectic nature. The sporopollénine is a coating resistant to chemical and physical agents. Pollen in plant genetics is the male part.

Pollen is commercially available in the form of dry pellets, or in the form of capsules.

1 teaspoon of bee pollen corresponds to a working month of a bee. Each bee pollen grain contains more than 2 million grains of pollen from flowers and a teaspoon contains more than 2.5 billion!

How is pollen assimilated?

The pollen, in relation to the elements described above, is not easy to assimilate, and this fact must be borne in mind when choosing it. On the market, there are herboristic specialties using micronized pollen, which are treated appropriately, in order to obtain the physical distribution of the outer envelopes of the pollen grain and thus make it immediately a naturally available food supplement. Digestion, and valuable nutritional content.

Pollen assimilation

This implies better bioavailability.
This does not mean that conventional pollen granules, assembled by bees, are not nutritionally valuable, but merely require more quantities to obtain the same nutritional benefits. This is especially important if you choose pollen capsules as a form of complementation; The micronisation then making the difference.

Benefits of pollen to health and nutritional content

Pollen is a complete food rich in vitamins (A, C, E), essential amino acids, rutin (protection of capillaries), magnesium, calcium, zinc, potassium. But it is also rich in accelerating growth enzymes, carotenoids, macromers and trace elements. Thanks to the presence of all these precious substances, various uses are available and many properties are recognized!

Recognized properties of bee pollen

- Stimulates the body and helps to prevent microbial aggression, strengthens the immune defenses.
- Regulates functional disorders, rebalances fragile metabolisms.
- Restores strength to convalescents, tired, weakened, intoxicated people.

Pollen properties

- Helps people suffering from anorexia to restore appetite and regain a proper weight. Recommended in all cases of decalcification, rickets, stunting, for breastfeeding. It is also an excellent remedy for anemia.
- Combats intellectual fatigue, neurasthenia, asthenia. Improves cerebral activity, intellectual work, memory.
- Regulates intestinal function, restores intestinal functions disrupted by constipation or chronic diarrhea. Combat colitis, fermentation states, is indicated in the treatment of colibacillosis, through its active action on pathogenic intestinal bacteria. Pollen is the food par excellence of the intestine.
- Allows to fight effectively, thanks to the rutin, against the loss of hair.
- Excellent against fatigue and sexual impotence.
- Helps combat premature aging and senescence. For men, effectively acts against an enlarged prostate. Some authors report the "miraculous" action of bee pollen in the case of prostate adenoma. It has been found that daily consumption of pollen can cure serious prostatitis, rebellious to any form of treatment. In many cases, because of its anti-inflammatory and decongestant action, it avoids the operation of the prostate in men where the removal of such an organ seems to be the only way to end the suffering caused by the " Hypertrophy, which compresses the prostatic urethra, preventing the bladder from emptying.

- Ideal in convalescence and in the presence of difficult digestion
- Provides forces after an influenza episode.
- Thanks to the massive presence of B vitamins as well as iron, restores the debilitating subjects, increases appetite and prevents anemia.
- Lowers blood pressure.
- By virtue of its flavonoids (catechin and epicatechin), bee pollen reduces hypertension and prevents capillary fragility; Thanks to rutin, it combats arteriosclerosis and thrombosis, relieves varicose veins and hemorrhoids. In addition, it lowers the level of bad cholesterol and triglycerides.
- Protects the body against harmful microbial activity
- Reactivates the intestinal flora.
- Rich in starch and fiber, it is therefore a good ally to protect the health of the intestinal tract, is a valuable complement in case of diverticulitis, fermentation and bloating. Useful after a period of diet rich in fats and sugar to eliminate excess acidity.
- Possible remedy for impotence
- Against the effects of menopause

Namely, monofloral pollens, identical to monofloral honeys, are particularly recommended as adjuvant treatment for certain diseases.

Indications for use

Always supplement in the morning.

The recommended daily dose of pollen is one teaspoon per day, preferably in the morning at breakfast: because it has a tonic effect, so it is best to avoid it in the evening. During periods of great fatigue, it is possible to take up to 3 teaspoons in 24 hours.

Bee pollen dosage

Taking this natural remedy may last for about a month, be repeated in the spring and fall, or even in special cases such as convalescence, depression, immune deficiency. In this case, the treatment may last for 2 to 3 months. The pollen - commercialized in dehydrated version - must always be well chewed, but if you do not like its taste, it can be mixed with honey.
Thanks to its tonic, revitalizing, remineralizing effects, balancing the intestinal flora, it is a super food adapted to all ages. To properly assimilate the pollen, it is recommended, to take a teaspoon to a 1 tablespoon daily, held and chewed long in the mouth, until it becomes supple, then to swallow it; For children 1 teaspoon. It should be noted that, in this way, pollen can create a phytotherapeutic synergy indicated in the case of poor circulation, disorders linked to menopause, prostatitis, hormonal balance problems, especially in women.

How to take care of pollen?

An important issue for the conservation of pollen's active ingredients is moisture. Because if not removed quickly, it causes rapid degradation, especially the vitamin content. The dehumidification of the pollen takes place at temperatures not exceeding 35 ° C. for about 20 hours, in order to avoid the degradation of the thermolabile substances contained as much as possible. There are at least two types of dehumidifiers, the most effective are forced air recirculation, which passes through the dehumidifier at -15 ° C, the air is then heated to + 30 ° + 35 °, which in a time Of shorter time manages to dry out the pollen. For pollen placed on the market, the moisture content must not exceed 10%. There is another type of pollen with a moisture of about 18%, but it is frozen and marketed by the cold chain.

10 Reasons to Consume Bee Pollen

Bees are among the most useful and appreciated insects because, apart from their great utility for pollination, they offer the riches of the hive like honey, wax, propolis, royal jelly and Pollen described above.

The pollen resembles a powder to the color (yellow-red).

Pollen is made up of microscopic structures through which plants exchange germ cells.

The bees collect and use, the pollen for the production of royal jelly, and for the feeding of the larvae.

Bee pollen is the richest and most complete source of minerals, vitamins, enzymes and amino acids found in nature.

In fact, it contains:

- 21 of the 23 known amino acids
- minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium
- proteins (35% of the pollen content)
Vitamins, in particular A, B, C and E
- carotenoids, flavonoids and phytosterols
- all essential trace elements

Other good reasons to take pollen

1. It is a super-energizing food, a pure and immediately available source of energy;

2. It is an anti-aging: it is rich in nucleic acids, essential for cell growth, repair and detoxification;

3. It improves the health of the skin: pollen is used both for its rejuvenating effect, both to treat skin problems like acne and dehydration;

4. It helps you lose weight. Pollen reactivates slow metabolism and at the same time suppresses appetite. In addition, the high lecithin content helps eliminate fat from the body;

5. It helps to keep cholesterol under control through the presence of phytosterols. Pollen lowers the so-called bad cholesterol and increases the good, to reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease;

6. It improves sports performance, making it possible to use energy more efficiently. Pollen increases strength, endurance and recovery speed;

7. Being a stimulant, pollen also increases libido and sexual arousal;

8. It stimulates the brain, increases concentration, mental clarity and memory up to 40%;

9. It strengthens the immune system, increases the number of white blood cells, lymphocytes and gamma globulin in the blood. It also distils antibiotic properties;

10. It helps cancer therapy, reduces the harmful effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and increases the amount of cells in the immune system to better fight cancer;

Associations

To strengthen the immune defenses possible associations with selenium yeast or organic silicon.
For more vitamins and minerals associations with goji or acerola.
To combat impotence and stimulate libido with the properties of maca or tribulus.
For convalescence after a weakening with the virtues of spirulina or ginseng.
For sport associations possible with rhodiola or ashwagandha.
For improved brain function with ginkgo.
Against bacterial infections with the benefits of propolis or echinacea.
For skin problems like eczema, dry skin or acne with the benefits of aloe vera.

Contraindications to bee pollen

Obviously, people with allergies should handle this food with care.
In case of doubt of their reactivity to pollen, it would be good to hold in the mouth some grains of pollen for a few minutes; If they develop unusual reactions such as itching, swelling, burning sensation, thickening of the tongue, it is clear that they are allergic to it.

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