Benefits of Bee Pollen Supplementation
Since ancient time bee pollen has been considered as an
ultimate health food in many ancient text and legends. Bee
pollen has since then been praised as being a healing agent for
many other ailments.
Bee pollen has about 45 calories in one Tablespoon. Bee Pollen
contains many essential nutrients including 22 amino acids,
bioflavonoids, natural antibiotics, hormones, natural sugars,
vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and EFA’s.
Bee Pollen Benefits
Animal Studies suggest that bee pollen may help with weight
loss. But there are no studies showing bee pollen’s effect on
human metabolism. Some reports do show that bee pollen may help
with the appetite control in humans.
Bee Pollen has been touted to increase energy levels and
increase performance, thus making it a favorite supplement among
bodybuilders and other athletes. Performance Enhancement has
been attributed to the use of bee pollen. It has been shown to
produce an accelerated rate of recovery, and those not receiving
bee pollen supplementation have shown declining performance
rates and recovery.
Bee Pollen also has been used in Europe and the US as a
treatment for prostate enlargement, prostatitis, and other
prostate problems.
It’s shown that Bee Pollen counteracts the effects that
radiation and chemical pollutants. Bee pollen contains
anti-oxidants that destroy free radicals that are caused by the
exposure to radiation and other pollutants. Studies show that it
can reduce the side effects of radiation treatment.
Many people who are allergic to pollen are able to tolerate oral
bee pollen. However there have been reports of a small
percentage of people who initially ingest a large amount of bee
pollen may develop allergies, sometimes severe, and minor
gastrointestinal irritation and laxative effect to oral bee
pollen. People severely allergic to pollen should no use oral
bee pollen. Also like any other medication/supplements take with
caution and under doctor’s supervision.
Bee Pollen has many benefits and is said to help aid in weight
loss and workout performance. The preferred way to use bee
pollen is in capsule form and can be found from many nutritional
supplement sites around the web.
