Healing Power of Bee Pollen
Natural bee pollen is often called the most complete unprocessed food and has multiple health benefits. The protein per ounce in bee pollen surpasses that of any other natural food available. All of our required nutrients for survival are contained in bee pollen. There are 18 amino acids, over 12 vitamins, approximately 28 different minerals, 11 enzymes or co-enzymes and 14 favorable fatty acids. Nutritional levels in bee pollen include: pollen at 35%; carbohydrates at 55%; vitamins and minerals at 3%; fatty acids at 2%; unaccounted for (bee magic) at 5%. Incorporating bee pollen as a nutritional supplement into your diet will help to enhance your immune system, boost energy levels, enhance vitality, alleviating mental fatigue, reduces allergy problems, and will encourage a longer healthier life span. Male hormone, testosterone and other female hormones contained in bee pollen has been shown to help swelled prostate and menopausal hot flashes. Bee pollen is often used for athletes and champion animals due to its ability to increase strength, endurance, energy and speed. Dieters can benefit from using bee pollen as well. Food consumption can be reduced by 15%-20% when pollen is taken with a glass of water prior to eating a meal. Lecithin in bee pollen speeds up the burning of calories. When related to dieting, bee pollen will ultimately assist in the digestive process and improves our assimilation of nutrients. Bee pollen should be taken with precaution, starting with 1-2 granules for the first dose. Gradually increase your pollen dose daily, until you have reached 1-2 teaspoonfuls taken 1-3 times per day. Animals can benefit from the use of bee pollen, however their dose is 1/8 teaspoon for every 15 pounds of body weight up to 2 times per day. Watch for any allergic reactions. If allergic reactions occur decrease your dose or stop taking the bee pollen all together.
Warning, people with bee pollen allergies and infants under 1 year of age should not use bee pollen products. |
