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Bee pollen has been used as food for centuries. Medical records dating back to 2735 BC draw allusions to the power of this natural product.

 Even then, people believed in the therapeutic and nutritional benefits of bee pollen. 

Its use is lauded in several well-known texts and by legendary people. 

"The Bible, The Talmud, the Torah, the Koran (the Code of Islam), along with the scrolls of the Orient, the writings of ancient Greece and Rome, 

the legends of the Russian and Slavic people, even the relatively recent Book of Mormon (1830), all praise the industrious honey bee and her highly 

nutritious and healing products of the beehive.

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 did study for 5 years beekeeping in the only one Technical School in the World just with Bees Specialization Pszczela Wola Graduate 1986. Pszczela Wola is a small picturesque settlement located in the south east corner of Poland, 14 km south of Lublin along the Lublin-Bychawa route. Here you can find the Secondary Beekeeping School, the only one in the world, which has been the inherited pride for many generations of beekeepers since established in 1945.

Bee Pollen has been used since ancient times both as a food and as a medicine. Apiculture, the practice of beekeeping to produce honey, dates back to at least 700 BC. For many centuries, honey was regarded as sacred due to its wonderfully sweet properties as well as its rarity. It was used mainly in religious ceremonies to pay tribute to the gods, as well as to embalm the deceased. Honey was also used for a variety of medicinal and cosmetic purposes. For a long time in history, its use in cooking was reserved only for the wealthy since it was so expensive that only they could afford it.

Bee pollen. Bee pollen gives lots of antioxidants and minerals that provide energy it actually has all vitamins, mineral, amino acid and enzymes needed to maintain life. Full of these antioxidants it helps increase energy and endurance, regulate cholesterol, aids in weight management and may help with skin healing.

Bee Pollen. The bees must know something that we don’t. Bee pollen has so much going for it, there is not enough space here to praise it. It’s a complete food, raved about by Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine, and by modern researchers for it’s ability to heal the body, enhance vitality, and increase energy levels. Qualities that makes it a significant player in this context.

History

Bee pollen has been used as food for centuries. Medical records dating back to 2735 BC draw allusions to the power of this natural product. Even then, people believed in the therapeutic and nutritional benefits of bee pollen. Its use is lauded in several well-known texts and by legendary people. "The Bible, The Talmud, the Torah, the Koran (the Code of Islam), along with the scrolls of the Orient, the writings of ancient Greece and Rome, the legends of the Russian and Slavic people, even the relatively recent Book of Mormon (1830), all praise the industrious honey bee and her highly nutritious and healing products of the beehive." (http://www.garynull.com/Documents/Arthritis/bee_pollen.htm) Some of the "Fathers of Western Medicine" (Hippocrates, Pliny the Elder, and Pythagoras) trusted the healing qualities of bee pollen; they often prescribed it to their patients. (http://www.apitherapy.org/AAS/pollen.html) Pollen obtained from the hive was a delicacy for primitive man, often accompanied by the eggs and larvae of the bees. To this day, Aboriginal tribes are known to feast on bees and place much value on their pollen and honey. "Every age has regarded the bee as benefactor of mankind and accords this little creature almost holy status." (http://www.garynull.com/Documents/Arthritis/bee_pollen.htm) The use of bee pollen as an energy enhancer was introduced to Americans athletes by Gold Medal Olympic coaches from Europe. Some of these athletes took the coach's advice and now regard bee pollen as "energy in a tablet."(http://www.glen-net.ca/honeyman/pollen.html) This long history of bee pollen may lead one to wonder, exactly what is bee pollen?

Pollen is a very fine powder made in the stamen (male part) of flowers and plants. Male DNA is carried to the female parts of a flower or plant (of the same species as the male) by pollen. The pollen allows for the reproduction of plants. It is the traveling part of the plant, essential for the transport of the DNA, due to the fact that plants are non-mobile. One grain of pollen usually contains three cells and one hundred thousand to five million pollen spores. A single pollen spore is "capable of reproducing an entire species." (http://www.apitherapy.org/AAS/pollen.html)

Bees travel from plant to plant collecting pollen. Then they mix it with saliva (containing digestive juices) and nectar from the plant. The process of pollen collection is instinctive to the bees. They are able to determine which pollen granules are nutritious and healthy and very rarely collect unwholesome granules.

Bee pollen "cannot be duplicated in a laboratory." (http://www.garynull.com/Documents/Arthritis/bee_pollen.htm) It contains all of the 22 elements that compose the human system, and several more. Bee pollen also contains almost all B complex vitamins (Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, folic acid, and carotenoids). Several minerals, trace elements, essential fatty acids, enzymes and amino acids are found in bee pollen. It is composed of 35% protein, 55% carbohydrate, 2% fatty acids, and 3% vitamins and minerals. (http://www.gic.simplenet.com/dr/herb/bee.htm) Bee pollen also contains Rutin (Vitamin P), which strengthens capillaries and blood cell walls. It is not a drug, but a food and it has no known side effects. (http://beepollennu.hypermart.net/Bee%20Pollen.htm)

After the benefits of bee pollen were postulated, a method of obtaining the pollen was needed. A device would have to collect only a small amount of the pollen from the bee, leaving enough to feed the colony. Royden Brown invented such an apparatus. He scientifically designed a grid made of wire to collect the pollen from the hind legs of the bee as it entered the hive. The "trap" would only brush off about 60% of the pollen the bee was carrying and drops it through a screen onto a dish for collection. (http://www.garynull.com/Documents/Arthritis/bee_pollen.htm)

Bell et al. (1983) studied two common bee pollens collected for human consumption, Jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) and Marri (Eucalyptus calophylla). They performed a series of experiments to determine moisture, ash content, mineral composition, total protein, crude fiber content, and total lipid content. It was determined that moisture depends mainly on the freshness of the  collected pollen and that the moisture content was similar in both types. Jarrah and Marri proved to be good sources of protein, have similar ash content, possess very low lipid content, and have high crude fiber content. "Analysis of the mineral composition showed that potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and sodium were the elements present in highest concentrations in both pollens." (Bell et al., 1983, p. 2481) Both also contain copper, magnesium, copper, and iron. Another experiment measured the digestibility of Jarrah and Marri in comparison to another type of pollen (casein). Three groups of rats with similar weights were housed in cages with controlled lighting and temperature. Each group of ten rats was fed diets based on the three types of pollen (respectively) for 28 days. Food consumption and weight gains were measured at the end of the experiment. Digestibility was determined by fecal and urine analysis for nitrogen determination using the formula: (N intake - fecal N) � 100/N intake. The digestibilties of Jarrah and Marri were found to be much lower than that of casein. It was concluded that Jarrah and Marri are both good food sources considering their high concentrations of protein although are not very useful to humans because of their low digestibilties. (Bell et al., 1983)

Pollen has to be very well protected to ensure its survival during the passage to the female plant parts. Therefore it has two protective layers of covering, one made of exine and one of intine. Pollen is so indestructible that it can survive in this coating for millions of years. For this reason, archeologists often use it to date their sites. This protection ensures the survival of plants although it also causes a problem for those wanting to consume the pollen. Unprocessed pollen is very indigestible to humans. This is due to the fact that the cell wall of pollen contains cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, which are incompatible with the human digestive system. There are four common methods used to make bee pollen more digestible. One method is mechanical disruption, such as milling. This process often proves difficult. A second method is to impose violent changes in temperature on the pollen, although heat sometimes kills the cells and freeze thawing tends to reduce the quality of the pollen. Fermentation or enzymatic degradation is also used but adds chemicals that cause the pollen to breakdown and withers its nutrition. The final process is shear plane technology which usually proves effective although is very expensive. Dr. Kelvin Duncan is the Dean of Science at Canterbury University. He invented a process that fractures the cell wall without harming the pollen. "It is like cracking a hole in an egg shell to get the digestible material inside." (http://beepollennu.hypermart.net/Bee%20Pollen.htm) Supposedly, this method enhances the bioavialibility to 90% or higher.

 List of Nutrients in bee pollen   

 

Vitamins Minerals Enzymes/ Co-enzymes Proteins/ amino acids Others Others (continued)

Provitamin A Calcium Amylase Isoleucine Nucleic Acids Lecithin

B1 Thiamine Phosphorus Diatase Leucine Flavonoids Xanthopylls

B2 Riboflavin Potassium Saccharase Lysine Phenolic Acids Crocetin

B3 Niacin Sulfur Pectase Methionine Tarpenes Zeaxanthin

B6 Group Sodium Phosphatase Phenylaline Nucleosides Lycopene

Panthothenic Acid Chlorine Catalase Threonine Auxins Hexodecanal

Biotin Magnesium Disphorase Tryptophan Fructose Alpha-amino-

butyric acid

Cyanocobalamin B12 Copper Cozymase Valine Glucose Monoglyce-

rides

Folic Acid Iodine Cytochrome systems Histidine Brassins Triglyce-

rides

Choline Zinc Lactic dehydrogen-ase Arginine Gibberellins Pentosans

Inositol Silicon Succinic dehydrogen-ase Cystine Kinins

 

Vitamin C Molybde-

num

24 oxidoreduct-ases Tyrosine Vernine

 

Vitamin D Boron 21 transferases Alanine Guanine

 

Vitamin E Titanium 33 hydrolases Aspartic Acid Xanthine

 

Vitamin K

 

11 lyases Glutamic Acid Hypoxal-

thine

 

Rutin

 

5 isomerases Hydroxy-

proline

Nuclein

 

 

 

Pepsin Proline Amines

Trysin Serine

Some say bee pollen is "the finest food source discovered by man." (http://beepollennu.hypermart.net/Bee%20Pollen.htm) Others claim it "contains all the vitamins, amino acids, essential minerals, and active antioxidants needed for a full active life." (http://beepollennu.hypermart.net/Bee%20Pollen.htm) It is said that when compared to any other food, bee pollen has a higher percentage of nutrients needed for survival. A cancer specialist, Ernesto Contreras, M.D, even comments, "To my knowledge, there is no better and more complete natural nutrient than honey bee pollen." (http://www.garynull.com/Documents/Arthritis/bee_pollen.htm) As one could accurately deduce, there are a lot of claims being made about the benefits of bee pollen.

One particularly popular claim is that bee pollen has ergogenic effects. An ergogenic substance is anything that can be used to maximize the utilization of energy. In fact, bee pollen is known as "Mother Nature's natural energy booster." (http://www.1001beautysecrets.com/fitness/beepollen/index.html) Supposedly, bee pollen increases stamina, strength, speed, and endurance. It also improves physical reactions, alertness, and resistance before exercise. Bee pollen is said to "produce accelerated rate of recovery, including return to normal heart rate, breathing, and readiness for the next event." (http://www.apitherapy.org/AAS/pollen.html) Therefore it would help to improve performances after the initial exertion. This makes it "a favorite among many world class athletes and those interested in sustaining and enhancing quality performance." (http://www.apitherapy.org/AAS/pollen.html) "Many doctors, coaches, athletes, and professional people are finding bee pollen increases zest, energy, stamina, and endurance." (http://www.glen-net.ca/honeyman/pollen.html) 

Another claim is that bee pollen can aid in weight loss. According to Carson Wade, "Bee pollen is a natural way to improve metabolism and help control and take weight off." (http://beepollennu.hypermart.net/Bee%20Pollen.htm) It is said that bee pollen improves metabolism by correcting a chemical imbalance and by "supplying the missing factors other foods cannot supply." (http://www.glen-net.ca/honeyman/pollen.html) Bee pollen supposedly speeds the process of converting sugar into energy providing oxygen that fat can use to speed their conversion into energy. (http://beepollennu.hypermart.net/Bee%20Pollen.htm) "130mg of bee pollen helps digest 3 pounds of food." (http://www.glen-net.ca/honeyman/pollen.html) Lecithin is another component of bee pollen that supposedly speeds the rate at which calories are burned. It also "aids in the digestive process and assimilation of nutrients." (http://www.gic.simplenet.com/dr/herb/bee.htm) Bee pollen also has diuretic qualities and is said to reduce cravings and hunger. "For weight reduction, take pollen 30 minutes before meals with a glass of water." (http://www.glen-net.ca/honeyman/pollen.html) These claims are almost entirely being made by companies trying to sell this product (bee pollen). They are presenting this information with the sole purpose of making money.

 Evidence or Hype? 

The evidence for the relationship between bee pollen consumption and weight loss and increased energy is not quite equivalent to the claims for such a relationship. Nevertheless, there is a small amount of evidence in the form of scientific research. There are also many testimonials, which cannot be treated as evidence. For example, a 28-year-old woman who was 67 pounds overweight and easily fatigued began to use bee pollen. After about four months, she started to lose a couple pounds a week and felt energized, was able to exercise for longer periods of time, and noticed positive personality alterations. (http://www.garynull.com/Documents/Arthritis/bee_pollen.htm)

Clinical tests have proven that bee pollen is digested quickly and enters the bloodstream quickly as well. Two hours after the bee pollen was taken orally it was found in the blood, urine, and cerebral and spinal fluids. (http://www.apitherapy.org/AAS/pollen.html) Another experiment performed on mice showed that they can survive and reproduce viable offspring (without distress) on a diet of bee pollen alone. (http://www.garynull.com/Documents/Arthritis/bee_pollen.htm) "European studies have proven that one can live on nothing more than water and bee pollen. It contains every substance required to sustain life, plus a few the bees add themselves." (http://www.wic.net/waltzark/beepollen.htm) According to Dr. Betty Lee Morales, "Bee pollen is the only food which contains every essential nutrient needed by mankind for perfect health. This fact can hardly be disputed, since it has been proved by  analysis in the laboratories of the world many times." (http://beepollennu.hypermart.net/Bee%20Pollen.htm)

There is some information relating to ergogenics and nutritional value but a very limited amount of "evidence" for the claim of effects on weight loss. In fact, the small amount of information found was largely lacking detail and written in a tone of advertisement. "A study reported by Aerospace Medicine and Life Sciences proved that the average daily consumption of food falls by 15-20% when bee pollen is a regular item on the menu." (http://www.garynull.com/Documents/Arthritis/bee_pollen.htm) As it relates to ergogenics, a former Russian Olympic Coach (Remi Korchemny) performed a 2-year study to confirm that "bee pollen does improve crucial recovery power of athletes after stressed performances." (http://www.garynull.com/Documents/Arthritis/bee_pollen.htm) Another study showed that performance declines on subsequent attempts when bee pollen is not used, although does not decline when it is used. (http://www.apitherapy.org/AAS/pollen.html)

Xie, Wan, and Li (1994) performed an experiment testing the effect of bee pollen of maternal nutrition and fetal growth. The question in this experiment was whether bee pollen would prove an effective nutrient for a developing fetus. In this experiment the bee pollen used was of Brassia campestres L. A group of pregnant Sprague-Dawley rats was obtained and divided into three parts. The first group was fed a normal diet and the other two groups were fed a normal diet plus bee pollen. The pollen-fed dams (mother rates) had a greater body weight and higher levels of total protein. The fetuses of the dams that were fed the pollen had greater body weight and lower death rate than the fetuses of the dams that were fed a normal diet. The fetuses were then checked for any type of malformations. "These results suggested that bee pollen could improve maternal nutrition without affecting normal fetus development. It is a practical and effective nutrient during pregnancy." (Xie, Wan, & Li, 1994, abstract) This information should invalidate the claims that bee pollen has positive effects on weight loss. In fact, it has been proven to cause weight gain.

 Ergogenic increased utilization of energy includes the control, efficiency, and production of energy. Williams (1992) raised the question of the effectiveness of nutritional ergogenics as they relate to aerobic endurance performance. One such nutritional aid tested was Vitamin E, a component of bee pollen. According to Williams, detailed research was performed to test the theory that Vitamin E "enhances aerobic endurance by reducing the peroxidation of red blood cell membranes (1992, S346)." His review of this research lead him to the conclusion that this vitamin did not enhance endurance at sea level, but did show an increase in VO2max or oxidative metabolism with Vitamin E at altitude. Another nutritional aid reviewed by Williams (1992) was phosphate (also a component of bee pollen). Although four studies were noted to find no ergogenic properties of phosphate, contrary information was also found. As Williams states (1992, S346), "four other studies reported significant increases in VO2max, decreases in lactic acid during sub maximal exercise, increase in cycling and running endurance time, and a faster time in a 40-km bike race under laboratory conditions." One may falsely assume from the results found in these studies that bee pollen would have similar effects due to the fact that it contains both Vitamin E and phosphate. In addition to Williams' (1992) review of these experiments, he also found information on bee pollen itself as a nutritional aid. According to Williams (1992), although bee pollen contains various vitamins, amino acids, and minerals, it has not been proven to have ergogenic effects. Six experiments (including one performed in Williams' laboratory "reported no beneficial effects on physiological responses to exercise, such as VO2max, as well as other measures of endurance capacity. Williams (1992) concluded that Vitamin E at altitude and phosphate have some ergogenic effects and seem to be safe when taken in correct dosages. Furthermore, he found that although bee pollen contains Vitamin E and phosphate, no ergogenic effects were found with its use and it may produce dangerous allergic responses.

 Steben and Boudreaux (1978) preformed an experiment assessing the effects of bee pollen and protein supplements on athletic performance. "The purpose of this study was to validate and further investigate the question of whether normal training over a period of time rather than food supplements was primarily responsible for improved performance of endurance athletes who ingest normal diets." (Steben & Boudreaux, 1978, p. 222) Eighteen male cross-country runners from Louisiana voluntarily participated in this experiment. They were randomly divided into three groups. The first group ingested bee pollen, the second ingested protein extracts, and the third group was given a placebo. The average velocity for a three-mile run on the same marked cross-country course was measured at the beginning and end of a twelve-week time interval. The results of these performance tests are recorded in the table. Steben and Boudreaux concluded that both the pollen and protein extracts had no significant effect on the performance of the athletes.

Top 8 Bee Pollen Benefits 

1. Reduces Inflammation

The anti-inflammatory activity of bee pollen has been compared to drugs, such as naproxen, analgin, phenylbutazone and indomethacin. Researchers suggest that it can be used in acute and chronic inflammatory conditions, initial degenerative conditions, and liver disease or toxicity. A 2010 study published in Pharmaceutical Biology found that honeybee pollen displayed significant anti-inflammatory activities when given to mice with acetaminophen-induced liver necrosis. (2)

Another study conducted in 2010 investigated the anti-inflammatory effect of bee pollen bulk, its water extract and its ethanol extract by a method of carrageenan-induced paw edema in rats. The results indicate the bulk mildly suppressed the paw edema while the water extract showed almost no inhibitory activity. The ethanol extract showed potent anti-inflammatory activity, and researchers suggest that it can used as a dietary supplement and as a functional food. (3)

2. Acts as an Antioxidant

Recent studies have revealed that enzymatic hydrolysates from bee pollen are beneficial for patients undergoing various diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and hypertension. The antioxidant properties were measured in a 2005 study, and researchers found that it has remarkable antioxidant activity. They witnessed high scavenging activities against active oxidative stress. Researchers even suggested that the inhibitory activities of bee pollen were similar to those found in fermented foods, such as natto, miso, cheese and vinegar. (4)

3. Protects Against Liver Toxicity

One 2013 study published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that chestnut bee pollen protects hepatocytes from the oxidative stress and promotes the healing of liver damage caused by toxicity. Rats with carbon tetrachloride-induced liver damage were separated into two groups — one group took two different concentrations of chestnut bee pollen orally (200–400 milligrams per kilogram a day), and one group was given silibinin, a medication that contains flavonoids.

The researchers detected that both treatments reversed the liver damage, but silibinin caused significant weight loss and death due to severe diarrhea when given to rats. These findings suggest that bee pollen is a safe alternative to the silibinin in the treatment of liver injuries and can be part of a liver cleanse. (5)

4. Boosts the Immune System

Bee pollen has antimicrobial and antiviral properties. A 2014 study published in Food and Chemical Toxicology evaluated the biological actives of eight commercial bee pollen purchased from the market. All of the samples exhibited antimicrobial activity. Staphylococcus aureus was the most sensitive to bee pollen, and candida glabrata was the most resistant. (6)

Bee pollen may also be a natural allergy fighter. A 2008 study conducted in Japan investigated the effect of bee pollen on mast cell activation, which plays a central role in various allergic diseases. The researchers performed in vivo and in vitro experiments and found that bee pollen does have anti-allergic action because of its ability to inhibit the activation of mast cells, which plays an important role in the early and late phases of allergic reactions. (7)

5. Serves as a Dietary Supplement

Animal studies suggest that bee pollen can be used as a valuable dietary supplement. Studies have proved that mice and rats fed with pollen showed a higher vitamin C and magnesium content in the thymus, heart muscle and skeletal muscles. They also had a higher hemoglobin content and greater number of red blood cells after pollen consumption. Bee pollen has actually lengthened the life span of experimental animals.

An interesting study published in the Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition evaluated the effects of bee pollen on 40 New Zealand white rabbits. The rabbits were equally divided among four groups that received the same commercial diet. Each group was given a water solution containing no bee pollen or 100, 200 or 300 milligrams of bee pollen per kilogram of body weight. The female rabbits were mated with non-treated male rabbits from October to February and May to September.

For each season, 80 weaned rabbits originated from the females of the control group, and they were divided into the same four groups to begin treatment. Bee pollen treatment for the female rabbits at 200 milligrams significantly increased body weight, conception rate, milk yield and litter size. It also improved biochemical profiles of blood. The same dose of bee pollen also significantly increased the growth of baby rabbits and their survival rate until weaning. Similar bee pollen benefits were displayed in a 1994 study that involved pregnant rats and fetal growth. (8, 9)

These animal studies suggest that bee pollen has a high nutritional value and works as a supplement for animals with nutritional deficiencies. Researchers suggest that it can be helpful when given to children who have a lack of appetite or experience a developmental delay. It may also help malnourished children and adults, especially before and after surgery, when recovering from an addiction to alcohol, or when they’re under physical or mental stress.

6. Relieves Menopausal Symptoms

A 2015 study conducted in Germany found that both honey and bee pollen honey improved menopausal complaints in breast cancer patients on antihormonal treatment. Over two-thirds of the patients who completed the study reported an improvement in their symptoms.

Researchers suggest that bee pollen and honey may be offered to women who have failed to respond to other alternatives to cope with postmenopausal symptoms. They also note that the flavonoids found in honey and pollen have been found to prevent breast cancer, supporting the use of these products in women with menopause symptoms and problems with or without a history of breast cancer. (10)

7. Helps Relieve Stress 

Because of bee pollen’s nutritional and tonic properties, it improves blood supply to nervous tissue, boosting mental capacity and strengthening the nervous system that may be weakened by stress. That makes it one of the most effective natural stress relievers. It may be particularly useful for people with a lack of energy, especially the elderly. Even small doses of bee pollen over an extended period of time can improve mood and physical endurance, thereby strengthening one’s desire to live.

It also serves as a local analgesic, giving it the ability to relieve pain that can be brought on by stress or injury. (11)

8. Promotes Healing

Bee pollen can be used as a topical ointment to speed up the healing process, especially useful as a home remedy for burn relief. The pollen includes kaempferol, which inhibits the activity of enzymes after a burn and decreases inflammatory reactions and swelling.

Pollen helps improve blood circulation in the vessels, and it moistens the skin. The anti-inflammatory and analgesic action of flavonoids in bee pollen helps relieve pain and prevent platelet aggregation. Pollen also helps prevent infection because of its antimicrobial activity, allowing a wound or burn to heal quickly. (12, 13)

Because bee pollen is a great source of many vitamins and minerals, it can also help keep your skin looking younger and glowing. It stimulates blood supply to all skin cells, helps detoxify the body, reduces the appearance of wrinkles and speeds up the healing process.

Bee Pollen for Weight Loss?

Studies have shown that pollen helps in the recovery of muscle protein and energy metabolism in old rats exposed to severe food restriction, proving that it’s useful in the prevention or recovery of malnutrition. (14) But what about weight loss? Is bee pollen a metabolism booster?

Bee pollen helps regulate hormones, and it possesses metabolic activity — containing amino acids that help increase your metabolism by dissolving fat cells in the body. We also know thatpollen contains an enormous amount of essential vitamins and minerals, helping nourish the body of people with poor eating habits. It only takes a small amount to receive these nutrients, and an ounce of bee pollen is only about 90 calories.

Many manufacturers make bee pollen pills or supplements that claim to help you lose weight fast, but there is little scientific evidence proving this to be true. In fact, the FDA had to recall Zi Xiu Tang bee pollen capsules because they found it contained undeclared sibutramine and phenolphthalein, weight-loss drugs that are no longer used in the U.S. because they may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. The FDA reported that it received more than 50 adverse event reports associated with the use of tainted bee pollen weight loss productsfrom customers and health care providers. (15)

Without scientific evidence, it’s hard to label bee pollen as the “miracle weight-loss product.” But we do know that it can reduce inflammation, boost energy, and provide a range of important vitamins and minerals. It also has the power to support skin health and speed up the healing process, and for these reasons pollen is a useful supplement.

How to Find & Use Bee Pollen

Buy bee pollen from a reputable company or local beekeeper that you trust. Make sure that the pollen is free from pesticides and that the bee colonies are not treated with chemicals. You can find pollen in most health food stores and farmers’ markets, especially since it’s becoming more popular.

The most common way to use bee pollen is when it’s ground and mixed with foods. Ground pollen can be mixed with honey, cottage cheese or yogurt in a 1:1 to 1:4 ratio — this creates a mixed pollen solution that can be ingested throughout the day. If you’re trying to combat a nutrient deficiency, allergies, inflammation, stress or illness, take one teaspoon of mixed pollen three times a day.

Bee pollen granules are also available. They can be added to yogurt, cereal and baked goods. Granules can be blended to create ground pollen, which can be added to smoothies or sprinkled over salad. Because of bee pollen’s detoxifying properties, it makes a great addition to this Secret Detox Drink.

Pollen grains or granules can be added to warm water for two to three hours. They then crack and release their nutritional value. This can also be done with milk, fruit and vegetable juices. You then can drink the liquid or add it to a smoothie to get these awesome bee pollen benefits.

Pre and Post Performance Results

Diet

Pre-post Measure

Mean velocity (V) yds/sec

Pollen Pre

4.700

 

Post

5.067

Placebo Pre

4.650

 

Post

4.917

Protein Pre

4.767

 

Post

5.133

(Steben & Boudreaux 1978)

In Conclusion

Hypothetically, bee pollen is an excellent source of nutrition. With its abundance of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and enzymes, it is hard not to believe the many claims made about the positive effects of bee pollen. Although a very limited amount of recent information can be found proving positive nutritional effects, in reality, studies have consistently proven that bee pollen has no ergogenic effects. Furthermore, no legitimate information can be found proving positive effects on weight loss. In fact, one study (Xie, Wan & Li, 1994) shows that pollen can actually induce weight gain. One must take into consideration the fact that pollen is very indigestible to humans and also that fact that some of the studies on bee pollen were performed several years ago. This could mean that some more recent methods for improving the bioavialibility of bee pollen have been invented and nutritional benefits can be more effectively obtained today. This is not to say that the pollen may have a positive effect on weight loss, as there is no real evidence to support that claim. It also does not necessarily lead to proof of ergogenic effects. Although what the above consideration may mean is that pollen has nutritional benefits that can be harvested. Hopefully, this paper will refute the abundance of false claims on the benefits of bee pollen. One must remember that you can't believe everything you read these days.

 Bibliography 

Bell et al. (1983). Composition and Protein Quality of Honeybee-Collected Pollen of Eucalyptus marginata and Eucalyptus calophylla. Journal of Nutrition, 113, (2479-84).

Steben, Ralph E. & Boudreaux, Pete. (1978). The effects of pollen and protein extracts on selected blood factors and performance of athletes. Journal of Sports Medicine, 18, (221-226).

Williams, Melvin H. (1992). Ergogenic and ergolytic substances. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 24(Suppl. 9), S344-S348.

Xie Y, Wan B, Li W. (1994). Effects of bee pollen on maternal nutrition and fetal growth. Hua Hsi I Ko Ta Hsueh Hsueh Pao, 4, (434-437).

http://www.pszczelawola.edu.pl/index.php/En.html During that time I had extended exchange with beekeepers in Austria Salzburg and Agricultural Universities in other European Countries. I did graduate with one of the top students.    Since 1987 in the   USA Arlington   Virginia  Please feel free to call  me   if you need free advice.