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Bee Pollen Benefits

The use of bee pollen as a nutrient and for its healing effects goes back to ancient times. It is a powerful nutrient that originates from the male anthers of flowering plants. Honey bees dart from flower to flower collecting the pollen on their legs. They must be onto something as pollen has tremendous health benefits.

  1. Enhancement of the Immune System

    • Bee pollen strengthens the immune system because it is chock-full of B complex and other vitamins, minerals, proteins, cartenoids, bioflavonoid and most importantly antioxidants, which fight free radicals that can cause damage to the cells. Bee pollen is also effective against radiation and pollutants in the atmosphere as well as being a deterrent against cancer.

    Effective for Allergy Suffers

    • Bee pollen works well to help reduce miseries if you are suffering from allergies or hay fever. It is most beneficial to use the locally produced bee pollen to gain the best results of it effects. It is recommended that a person start taking bee pollen six weeks before the allergy season starts. However, you should not take bee pollen if you are allergic to bee stings.

    Reduces Stress

    • Because of the powerful components that bee pollen contains it is a nutrient that provides balances, regulates mood and makes it easier to deal with the every day stresses of life.

    Promotes Strength and Stamina

    • Bee pollen will increase energy, power, strength and stamina. Athletes swear that bee pollen enhances their speed, quickness, agility and gives them energy for a quick recovery from workouts, training and performances.

    Anti-aging Effect

    • In ancient times, the Egyptians and Chinese viewed bee pollen as a source for maintaining youth. Today, it is still touted for its anti-aging effects because bee pollen not only affects a person's strength, it improves the beauty skin, hair and physical appearance. It also improves concentration, memory, mental capacity and overall well-being.

    Weight Control

    • Did you know that the hypothalamus is the master mind that controls hunger and thirst and that metabolism starts in the hypothalamus? Bee pollen is important in controlling weight because it acts on the hypothalamus in the brain helping to stimulate metabolism, regulate, balance and control weight gain.

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