Bees pollen and its pro-health qualities

Bees pollen is the source of all the substances needed for human life. Pollen contains amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, enzymes and coenzymes, vitamins and bioelements. Bees pollen, also known as pollen, is a source of 22 amino acids, especially important for athletes, schoolchildren and students, seniors, pregnant women and people leading an active lifestyle.

The richness of bee pollen

Bee pollen is second to none in terms of the content of life-giving substances. Suffice it to mention that its composition contains as many as 12 vitamins. Vitamins present in bee pollen are: vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C, PP, E, D, K, H.

But that's not all, consuming bee pollen preparations, we enrich the body with macroelements such as: phosphorus, sulphur, chlorine, potassium, calcium, sodium and microelements, i.e. magnesium, iron, copper, zinc, cobalt, molybnen, selenium, chromium, nickel, silicon.

Enzymes produced by pollen include invertase, catalase, pepsin, trypsin, lipase and lactase.

Composition of bee pollen:

• Protein 22g
• Fat 12 g
• Sugars 34 g
• Provitamin A 18 mg
• Vitamin E 3,20 mg
• Vitamin C 20 mg
• Thiamine 0,92 mg
• Riboflavin 0,54 mg
• Vitamin B6 0,90 mg
• Biotin 0,0064 mg
• Nicotinic acid 4,80 mg
• Pathothenic acid 0,32 mg
• Folic acid 0,30 mg
• Calcium 120 mg
• Iron 9,20 mg
• Magnesium 77,50 mg
• Zinc 6,50 mg

Therapeutic effects of bee pollen

Fertility promotion - The consumption of pollen stimulates ovulation. It is recommended to replace some animal proteins with pollen to increase the effect. Bee pollen improves spermatogenesis and oatogenesis. Taking it also reduces the risk of miscarriage.

Men are advised to eat pollen prophylactically against prostate gland growth. Moreover, due to its anti-inflammatory properties, pollen prevents frequent diseases of the urinary tract.

Like honey, pollen regulates defecation. Helps with diarrhoea as well as constipation. Pollen has a beneficial effect on the entire digestive system. Its antibacterial and antifungal effect restores balance in the digestive tract. Detoxifying properties, on the other hand, are conducive to liver regeneration and cure inflammatory conditions appearing in this organ.

Remaining with the problems related to the digestive system, it is worth noting that pollen contains phenylanaline, which is responsible, among other things, for the feeling of hunger. By eating pollen, overweight people can reduce the feeling of hunger and willingness to eat. In the case of people suffering from underweight, eating pollen has the exact opposite effect, increases the feeling of hunger.

Pollen also helps to combat anaemia. Its intake increases the number of red blood cells and increases the amount of iron in the blood.

The influence of pollen on blood composition, also concerns the content of "bad" and "good" cholesterol. Effectively lowers the LDL cholesterol level and increases the amount of HDL cholesterol. In this way, it supports the proper functioning of the heart and circulatory system.

Bee pollen significantly increases the efficiency of the body. In the case of people practicing sports, pollen increases strength and fitness. Strength gain in athletes can be up to 50%. Importantly, this type of doping is legal.

In addition to its beneficial effects on body condition, pollen also improves the efficiency of our minds. Due to its ability to improve concentration, it is especially recommended for students. It is also an excellent product for the elderly because it has a beneficial effect on the quality of memory.

French scientists stated that the consumption of pollen by older people causes their "rejuvenation". This applies in particular to infirm persons who, after pollen treatment, returned to physical, mental and psychological strength.

It was found that pollen has a normalizing effect on the nervous system. These properties can help people struggling with depression or alcohol addiction. The substances contained in bee pollen reduce nervousness and soothe irritability. They help to fight alcohol hunger and reduce the number of antidepressants taken.

Pollen is also an effective support in taking care of beauty. Studies carried out in this respect have shown that pollen accelerates cell renewal. As a result, it reduces wrinkles, eliminates skin discolorations, strengthens blood vessels, which is very useful in case of problems with capillary skin.

Acne sufferers can also benefit from the wealth of bee pollen. The antiseptic effect of pollen can be used to treat acne, by preparing masks containing pollen, as well as eating pollen. Such a treatment not only helps to get rid of the disease, but also keeps the skin in good condition and keeps it looking young.

Bees pollen has an antihistamine effect. In allergies related to, for example, pollen intake should start a few weeks before the flowering period. This strengthens the body and reduces allergic symptoms.

Bees products can cause allergies. Before you start using pollen in your treatments, check that you are not allergic to it.