Bee Pollen

Also known as: bee propolis.

Bee pollen is fairly commonly used in herbal medicine today. It contains tons of vitamins and minerals that people use to stay healthy on a daily basis.

It is also believed to help with other conditions such as certain allergies but this depends largely on the source of the bee pollen and the type of allergy.

What is Bee Pollen? So what exactly is bee pollen? From the beehive, bee pollen and royal jelly is a nutritious substance packed with vitamins, minerals and essential amino acids.

Bees do not actually produce this themselves. Instead, it comes from the flowers that they land on to pollinate.

It is commonly taken for energy, immune system protection, weight loss and more. Vitamins A, C, D, E, and K are all found in bee pollen, but it is particularly high in B-complex vitamins. This is why bee pollen is often taken as a dietary supplement.

Home Remedies using Bee Pollen:

Benefits of Bee Pollen:

There are many benefits to using bee pollen which is why we so often see it in herbal remedies today. Bee pollen contains a natural source of nutrients which the body needs to maintain good health. Bee pollen has Vitamins A, C, D, E, and K and the famous B-complex vitamins.

This alone makes it a healthy addition to your daily diet. It is also believed to help with many conditions and diseases. People who use it say it can help promoted energy so you can stay more active during the day and that it helps immune system production so your body is better able to fight off diseases.

Bee pollen has been used to enhance energy, memory and performance. Bee pollen is also taken to prevent hay fever. Some people believe that ingesting pollens will help to build resistance to them, although it is possible to have a severe allergic reaction to these pollens.

Be sure you use with caution if you have not taken bee pollen before. Unless you are allergic to bee pollen it is actually a very safe and healthy way to add needed vitamins and nutrients to your diet.

Uses of Bee Pollen:

  • Promote energy
  • Immune system production
  • Provide essential amino acids
  • Weight loss
  • Tablets of bee pollen usually contain 200 to 500 mg of bee pollen. There is not a typical dosage of bee pollen.

Side Effects of Bee Pollen:

Serious allergic reactions to bee pollen have been reported, including potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis.