Bee Pollen
Bee Pollen sounds healthy doesn't it? You would purchase bee pollen from a health food store, it's natural and it's made by those cute little bees. It just has to be good for you!
What exactly is bee pollen and why would I even bother to discuss it. Bee pollen is flower pollen that clings to the bee's hind legs. It then gets mixed with bee saliva and plant nectar. Yum! It just sounds healthier by the minute. As long as I don’t dwell on the bee saliva part I’m ok.
Bee pollen is collected by placing a special filter on the entrance of the hive. 
When the bee's pass through the filter it causes much of the pollen to get brushed off and becomes trapped in the filter. The reason why I would bother discussing it is because there are sooooo many health benefits said to be connected to bee pollen. It's reported to increase stamina, mental clarity, longevity, increased red and white cell blood count. Bee Pollen is said to kill Candida, there is a study that claims mice which have been bred to produce cancerous tumors (awww) were fed bee pollen had longevity over those that didn't. Cancer patients that were given bee pollen said they had less nausea, hair loss and slept better compared to those patients who didn't consume bee pollen.
There is more! Claims have been made that eating bee pollen may cause a decrease in LDL (bad cholesterol) and Triglycerides while Increasing HDL (good cholesterol). It's anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties make it a great choice for fighting off colds and the flu. It also can help with fatigue, skin conditions, and weight loss!
Bee Pollen is full of vitamins, minerals, trace elements, enzymes, and amino acids. Let's not forget, flavonoids too. We are talking 35% protein, 55% carbohydrates, 2% fatty acids. The Dr's should just write prescriptions for it. Now comes the but!
Studies say.... herbalists have touted.... research claims.... Nothing is conclusive. Ancient chinese medicine includes bee pollen. I really do believe in old fashioned remedies but I wish some of the tests would have been conclusive. I’d feel better knowing that somewhere along the way there was a test that showed proof. I did mention the test with the mice (awwww) but I couldn't find it.
Let's see if there are any drawbacks. One school of thought is that by consuming local bee pollen it would help build up your immunity to the local pollen. If you suffer from seasonal allergies this may benefit you. Yet, by consuming large amounts of the very thing you are allergic to may also cause severe allergic reactions. Are you allergic to bee stings? That may play a part in your decision.
If you do decide to give it whirl it's suggested that you start by just putting a granule beneath your tongue and letting it dissolve. Slowly increase the amounts you take until you’re up to 1 tsp. That should stop any digestive upset. In this way you can also see how you feel after taking the bee pollen, and watch out for any adverse reactions. Discussing this with your Dr. is also a good idea.
The reported benefits are amazing and the nutritional information undisputed.
Will you give it a try? Have you heard about Bee Pollen?
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resources:
http://www.natural-remedies-and-you.com/bee-pollen-benefits.html
http://www.worldfitness.org/bee-pollen-supplement.html
http://www.nutritional-supplement-educational-centre.com/health-benefits-of-bee-pollen.html
http://www.webmd.com/balance/bee-pollen-benefits-and-side-effects