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Bee Pollen.

 

Referred to as the 'Food of the Gods', bee pollen is a superbly nutritious

product and is used world-wide as an energy boosting supplement. Bee Pollen is

the male seed of flowers, created in the stamen within the blossom of the

plant. Honeybees collect the pollen and during the collection process it is

combined with secretions from the bee, as it is worked from the stamen of the

plant. The bee uses it’s tongue and mandibles to collect the pollen, it then

brushes the pollen from around it’s mouth area using it's forelegs and moves

the now sticky substance towards it's second pair of legs.

 

The worker bee assembles a mass of pollen, all of which has been mixed with the

bee secretion and moved to storage on the bees body and legs. When the bee has

collected sufficient pollen it returns to the beehive to deposit the load. What

is the chemical composition of bee pollen?:- Because of the plant origin of bee

pollen the actual chemical composition of will vary depending on location and

season. Regardless of regional and seasonal variations, the product is very rich

in B Vitamins 1,2,3,5,6 and B 12, contains Vitamin C, A and E along with

Carotenoids and Folic acid. Bee pollen also includes collagen and lecithin.

Lecithin is associated with the dissolution of body fats and is an effective

constituent of bee pollen that can help with weight loss and weight control.

 

Bee pollen contains all of the essential components of life. The percentage of

rejuvenating elements in bee pollen remarkably exceeds those present in brewer's

yeast and wheat germ. Examinations of the origin of collected pollen indicate

that the honeybees only collect pollens which are rich in nitrogenous matter

(amino acids), leaving lesser quality pollen behind. Around 20% of bee pollen

is composed of amino acids and proteins, and it is extremely rich in Rutin. It

is a rich source of minerals, including magnesium, calcium, copper, manganese

and more. Bee Pollen and our health:- A complete food in every sense of the

word, extensive tests have concluded that life can be sustained on an exclusive

diet of bee pollen and water alone.

 

Research from the Royal Society of Naturalists stated:- " The nutritional tests

supervised by the station at Bures on hundreds of mice have demonstrated that

pollen is a complete food, that it is possible to let several generations be

born and live without the least sign of distress, while nourishing them

exclusively on bee pollen " . The list of potential benefits to health is simply

vast. Here are some of the more common associated health benefits of bee

pollen: l energy l weight loss / appetite suppressant l stamina l allergies l

antibiotic l sexual function / impotence / infertility l asthma l chronic

fatigue l immune system booster l prostate diseases l menopause l anti aging /

longevity Bee pollen as a dietary supplement may help us in many ways.

 

Bee pollen is taken by many people to supplement the nutrients that are

deficient in our diet, nutrients which are important not just for raw energy,

but also for their ability to remove harmful ‘free-radicals’ or toxins from our

body. Clinical tests have proven bee pollen to be effective in combating the

effects of hay fever and other airborne allergens. In a clinical test, bee

pollen was given to individuals suffering from hay fever allergies. It was

given over a period and was found to desensitize people from the effects of hay

fever and other allergies.

 

Bee pollen may help with many conditions including obesity. Its ability to act

as an appetite suppressant and also a general craving suppressant, makes it

popular amongst people looking to loose weight or even quit smoking.

 

Many athletes around the world attribute their successes in large to using bee

pollen as an effective energy/stamina supplement. Muhammad Ali contributes his

success to bee pollen and many Olympic athletes have used pollen during

training. Steve Reddick - GOLD MEDALIST on the US Relay Team at the Montreal

Games 1976 says: " It gives me a lot more energy too. I used to take honey but

this Bee Pollen is far better. I take 3 pills a day " Taking bee pollen may also

help reduce the effects of stress and aid digestive system function. Dr.

Carlson Wade in his book 'About Pollen' states: " Bee pollen contains a

gonadotrophic hormone similar to the pituitary hormone, gonadotrophin, which

functions as a sex gland stimulant.

 

The healing, rejuvenating and disease-fighting effects of this total nutrient

are hard to believe, yet are fully documented. Aging, digestive upsets, prostate

diseases, sore throats, acne, fatigue, sexual problems, allergies and a host of

other problems have been successfully treated by the use of bee pollen " .

 

Pollen has been taken for centuries to assist in body system regulation and to

provide a tonic for reproductive systems, male and female. Providing energy and

stamina, it is also considered to assist in alleviating infertility and

impotence, particularly when combined with honey and royal jelly. A note on bee

pollen and prostate disorders:- Clinical research suggests that bee pollen can

reduce prostrate enlargement and painful symptoms associated with prostate

disease.

 

Dallas Clouatre, Ph.D. is a researcher and author of ‘Flower Pollen for

Prostate Health’. In his book he reports that controlled bee pollen consumption

among men with prostate problems results in significant improvement and

alleviation of symptoms. Specifically, " less nighttime urination, improved

bladder emptying, and reduced prostate discomfort " . Dr Clouatre also says that

bee pollen helps relax smooth muscle, making it easier to empty the bladder. It

may also act as an anti-inflammatory and decrease the swelling of the prostate,

resulting in a better urine flow and reduced discomfort.

 

Dr. Clouatre comments that 80% of those people using pollen find marked relief

and that pollen may also forestall future problems. " Patients often report that

they are no longer getting up at all during the night and that they no longer

have difficulty or discomfort upon urination. " Source includes BW HealthWire,

Nampa, Idaho June 9, 2000. A Swedish study has also concluded that bee pollen

can significantly affect inflammation and swelling of the prostate gland. Dr

Gosta Leander conducted a double-blind controlled study of 93 patients in which

a placebo was given to 43 men, and bee pollen to the remaining 50.

 

Fortysix men out of the fifty who took the bee pollen were successfully treated,

while the control group did not experience any significant improvement. Many

experts believe that the natural hormones contained in bee pollen, along with a

wide range of nutrients, magnesium, essential fatty acids and zinc, help to

support the male urinary and reproductive systems. It is generally considered

that men over the age of thirty could benefit from bee pollen’s ability to help

prevent the onset of prostate disorders. Bee Pollen and weight control:- Our

body processes all nutrients and deals with them according to the type and

quantity consumed.

 

Consumption rates for calorie-bearing nutrients, coupled with the rate of our

metabolism, will generally determine whether we build fat, maintain our body

weight or loose weight. However, we can help our body become more efficient in

processing certain nutrient types and certain food groups.

 

By supplementing our food intake with certain nutrient combinations, we can

create an environment where we become more efficient at processing

carbohydrates, fats and sugars, and can avoid under some circumstances the

production of excessive body fat. Pollen contains over 5,000 enzymes and

co-enzymes, considerably more than is present in any other food. These enzymes

are necessary in the body for digestive function and immune function. The

enzymes present in bee pollen are considered important in creating a chemical

balance in the metabolism.

 

This ‘balancing’ or ‘regulating’ function may be the key factor in bee pollen’s

ability to assist in weight regulation. When taking bee pollen as a diet

supplement, it is best consumed an hour or so before meals. Where body weight

is normal, and there is no desire to loose weight, pollen may be consumed with,

or directly following a meal. Some important studies have been conducted into

the role of bee pollen in helping to control body weight.

 

S. Blauer (Hippocrates Health Institute) " Bee pollen minimizes, reduces or

eliminates the normal person's cravings for heavy concentrated protein... [bee

pollen] aids in the digestion of other food " When investigating bee pollen’s

role as a natural appetite suppressant, Dr. J. Chen and Dr. L. Chu (Aerospace

Medicine & Life Sciences), " ... found the average daily food consumption in the

Bee Pollen fed group was generally 15-20% less. " Ingesting bee pollen in

supplement form can be a great way of assisting the body in processing and

'burning' carbohydrates and converting calories into energy. Bee Pollen can also

supplement nutritional intake in certain areas that are inadequately catered

for by the foods that we eat - providing essential vitamins and minerals that

are deficient in processed foods.

 

How is Bee Pollen processed for human consumption?:- The beehive is a

remarkably efficient workplace constructed and operated in a way that has

remained unchanged for millions of years. The beehive contains a brood chamber

where the Queen bee lays her eggs. The brood chamber is the larger of several

chambers within the beehive, the smaller chambers are where the worker bees

store the honey and pollen. The pollen is collected in " pollen traps " . In

commercial hives, these traps are created by the beekeeper and consist of mesh

wire with small apertures which brush the legs of the bee as it enters the

hive.

 

The pollen granules then fall into a tray, which is removed by the beekeeper.

In most cases, little or no ‘processing’ is performed on the pollen after it is

removed from the hive in its granulated state. It is purged or sifted of any

foreign particles, and then packaged and generally frozen. In its raw state it

should be maintained frozen until it is ready for consumption, at which point

the thawed bee pollen should be kept refrigerated until consumed. A more

convenient way of consuming pollen is in capsule form.

 

Capsulated pollen if processed correctly, contains all of the nutritional

content of the raw pollen but has a much longer shelflife, typically 3 or 4

years. Bee pollen has no regulatory status, it is considered a food and not a

herb or vitamin supplement. There are no guidelines for effective daily dosages,

but many people take upwards of 1000mg per day. Bee pollen is a nutritive

power-house providing a vast array of potential benefits to our health. Termed

a ‘super-food’ and labeled by ancient cultures as ‘The Food of the Gods’, bee

pollen contains all of the essential nutrients to sustain life.

 

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