Bee Pollen

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Pollen Collecting, Thankfully Bees Do It

Bee pollen is comprised of a mixture of pollen grains that bees have collected from flowers and the nectar that bees use to hold it together. Individually, a bee will only visit a single floral source during a trip, but collectively a hive full of bees will visit thousands of flowers. This results in pollen from a range of floral sources being collected. It is from this pollen that bee's receive a rich supply of protein, minerals and vitamin's.

Bee pollen is collected at the entrance of the hive in a pollen trap and is then frozen, dried, cleaned and sorted ready for retail packaging.

A Long History And A Bright Future

Bee pollen has a long history of use as a food supplement. From the ancient civilisations of China and Rome to the courts of Emperor Charlemagne, the benefits of pollen have been well known. In more recent years research out of Europe has shown that pollen contains almost every nutrient required by the human body. In fact all amino acids essential to the development and repair of the human body can be found in pollen.

Pollen As a Supplement

Pollen is usually consumed in such small quantities that the daily requirements of vitamins, proteins and minerals cannot be taken up through its consumption alone. However, it can be a substantial source of essential nutrients where dietary uptake is chronically insufficient. Pollen therefore makes for a great dietary supplement and can help balance out the body's chemistry and satisfy our nutrient needs. (See Table below for more details).

We suggest taking a spoonful or two a day. Mixing it with a spoonful of honey or sprinkling it over toast with honey are two great ways to enjoy the benefits of pollen. Do not take pollen if you have an allergy to pollen or bee products.

The Potential Benefits of Taking Pollen

While there have been no major specific medical or scientific studies into the benefits of bee pollen; it is agreed that it contains great nutritional value and there are many anecdotal stories to suggest that it can provide the following benefits:

Increased energy and athletic performance

Improved digestion

Feelings of rejuvenation and increased general well being

Improvements in skin vitality and a reduction in the occurrence of acne

Creates a balanced appetite

Lowers blood pressure

Helps fight colds and vatiations of the flu

It has been suggested that pollen is a super-food. We do not wish to be extremist in our claims, but rather, we see it is a powerful supplement to a balanced diet and suggest that you try it for yourself and record the benefits.