Now I know by the title you're already wondering, bee pollen? Is this girl crazy? But trust me, I said the same thing when I first heard about it, and I have been taking it every day since.
Bee pollen powder is referred to as "natures super food" and offers vitamins, minerals, protein, amino acids, antibiotics, enzymes, trace elements, fats, and hormones. Bee pollen works to help the body fix itself.
Considering that bee pollen is a natural antibiotic, if taken daily, it can actually help you prevent getting the seasonal flu or cold. I personally have an extremely weak immune system, and being exposed to a college campus, am sick a majority of the time here. Since taking bee pollen daily, I have felt better in many more ways than one and have not been sick since (and no I did not get my flu shot this year).
Athletes have also been known to use bee pollen to increase energy levels and endurance. With the number of natural proteins, bee pollen is made up of about 40% protein, and amino acids it contains, it works to help you build lean muscle mass. Specifically, it is rich in B-complex vitamins and minerals like potassium that all help you work towards increased stamina.
Here is a full shortened list of its other benefits:
- Reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels
- Promote production of healthy blood cells
- Help those with asthma and allergies
- Decrease any chronic prostate inflammation
- Increase alertness and energy
- Enhances physical and mental health
The biggest tip I have for this is to get it as local as possible. This also goes for honey, if you are able to buy from a local farm, even check your grocery stores because they often have local honey or bee pollen that is organic and raw. Buying locally is not only beneficial economically, but better to help resist the seasonal sickness or allergies. You can also order bee pollen off of Amazon if you do not have a grocery store that hosts super foods.
The recomended use for bee pollen powder is to start off with a pinch to avoid any allergic reaction, and then gradually work your way up day by day. Eventually to a teaspoon per day.
