Bee Pollen

As a bee makes its way from flower to flower collecting nectar for honey it also collects pollen on its back legs. The bee adds a number of enzymes to the pollen. Special devices at the hive’s entrance collect the pollen.

As a supplement bee pollen has been in use since the early Egyptians and ancient Chinese. This makes it one of the oldest known supplements in use. Bee pollen is rich in vitamins, especially B vitamins. It also contains minerals, amino acids and enzymes. Bee pollen is an excellent source of antioxidants.

Bee pollen advocates promote the supplement for several purposes. The primary one is to provide additional energy. Bee pollen has been dubbed “Mother Nature’s natural energy booster.” Athletes often use bee pollen to increase energy and enhance endurance. Some report recovery time after exercise is shortened.

Bee pollen can help strengthen the immune system as well. It can also provide relief from some allergies. Bee pollen helps reduce the production of histamine which causes allergic reactions like hay fever.