Organic Bee Pollen (Apis Mellifica)

Organic Bee Pollen (Apis Mellifica)

Qualties:

  • Bee pollen is considered one of nature’s most complete foods as it contains nearly all nutrients required by humans.
  • Bee pollen is rich in:
    • protein (approximately 40%)
    • easy to assimilate amino acids
    • many vitamins
      • B-complex
      • folic acid
    •  multitude of antioxidant flavonoids
      • myricetin
      • quercetin
      • rutin
      • trans-cinnamic acid
  •  Over the centuries, bee pollen has been appreciated for its many uses:
    • general energy booster
    • enhancing stamina
    • fighting off fatigue
    • cardiovascular support attributed to potent anti-clotting powers and high content of rutin
      • an antioxidant bioflavonoid that helps strengthen blood vessels and may correct cholesterol levels
    •  respiratory support due to anti-inflammatory properties which may help with allergies and asthma
    • digestive support, as it contains enzymes that can aid in digestion and improve the intestinal flora
    • immune support related to antibiotic-type properties
    • high content of antioxidants that may protect the cells from the damaging oxidation of free radicals

Common Use:

  • Start with one teaspoon, preferably taken with a piece of fruit, as the fruit fibers (raw hemicellulose) reinforce the activity of the fresh pollen. Increase your intake every day by a few grains until reaching two teaspoons a day (10 ml). For normal daily intake, you may take up to one tablespoon (15 ml), daily.
  • Bee pollen has a slightly sweet, chalky taste and it can be added to:
    • smoothies
    • salads
    • cereal
    • enjoyed in any way
      • preferably kept raw.