Pollen
Bee pollen appears to be safe for most people, at least when taken for a short term. But if you have pollen allergies, you may get more than you bargained for. Bee pollen can cause a serious allergic reaction — including shortness of breath, hives, swelling, and anaphylaxis.
The major components of bee pollen are
- carbohydrates (ranging between 13% and 55%),
- crude fibres (0.3% to 20%),
- proteins (10% to 40%) and
- lipids (1% to 10%).
Bees get covered in pollen as they collect nectar from plants, then they enrich it with different ferments, hormones and antibiotic substances, and deposit it in honeycomb cells. If we extract these balls of pollen out from inside a honeycomb cell, we get extracted honeycomb pollen or bee bread. If we install a pollen trap at the entrance to the hive, we get trapped fresh pollen. When bees try to squeeze through the wire of a pollen trap, pollen loads fall off their hind legs.
The best way of storing bee pollen is freezing. It is crucial that pollen remains as fresh as possible and that it is correctly stored. It is recommended to store it in the freezer, since this preserves the largest amount of beneficial substances. Dry pollen should be stored in dark packaging and in a cool space.
Benefits:
- Impressive Nutritional Profile with More Than 250 Active Substances.
- High Antioxidant Content Protects From Free Radicals and Chronic Diseases.
- May Lower Heart Disease Risk Factors Like High Blood Lipids and Cholesterol.
- May Boost Liver Function and Protect Your Liver From Toxic Substances
- Packs Several Compounds With Anti-Inflammatory Properties
- May Help You Avoid Illness by Boosting Immunity and Killing Bacteria.
- May Aid Wound Healing and Prevent Infections
- May Have Anticancer Properties
- May Ease Menopausal Symptoms Like Hot Flashes
- May Improve Nutrient Utilization, Metabolism and Longevity
- Safe for Most People and Easy to Add to Your Diet