The Amazing Benefits of Bee Pollen

Bee pollen is considered so beneficial that the in some countries it is recognized as medicine.There is so many nutritionists, including myself, that the  benefits of this so-called superfood, can:

• relieve inflammation
• work as an antioxidant
• boost liver health
• strengthen the immune system
• work as a dietary supplement
• ease symptoms of menopause
• reduce stress
• speed up healing

What is bee pollen?

Bee pollen is a ball of pollen made by young bees when they land on a flower. It’s a mixture of pollen, saliva, and nectar or honey. Bees carry these balls back to the hive in sacs on their legs and store them in the hive’s honeycomb. The pollen then ferments into “bee bread,” which feeds a bee colony.

Beekeepers collect pollen from bees by keeping a thick comb in the entrance of their hives. When bees pass through it, it knocks the pollen off their legs into a collection bin below. The bees then must go out to collect more pollen.

Nutrition facts

Bee pollen in its natural form comes as small, crunchy pellets. One tablespoon of bee pollen contains:

• 16 calories
• 0.24 grams of fat
• 1.2 grams of protein
• 2.18 grams of carbohydrates
• 250 types of nutrients, including vitamins and flavonoids

You can add it to foods like yogurt, oatmeal, or smoothies. It can be ground down as a supplement powder or into a capsule. My favorite way is my Liquid Gold Smoothie. 

Liquid Gold Smoothie
1½ cups coconut water or unsweetened almond milk
1 Tbs. bee pollen (more or less, adjust for you and be sure to only try a tiny bit first if you are new)
1 cup chopped ripe banana

Blend it up and drink it fresh. That's it! Simple, simple.

Working as an antioxidant

ResearchersTrusted Source have found that bee pollen has very high antioxidant properties similar to those of fermented foods. Antioxidants are naturally occurring chemicals that exist in plant-based foods, usually those that are red or dark in color, as well as fermented foods.

Some common antioxidants include:

• flavenols (found in chocolate)
• resveratrol (found in wine)
• lycopene (found in tomatoes)
• vitamins A, C, and E

Antioxidants keep people healthy by counteracting oxidants such as air pollution and cigarette smoke that can damage the body. And during this virus season we are having this is a perfect supplement have as your arsenal. They are finding that hospitals are fighting COVID-19 with vitamin c. 

Easing symptoms of menopause

Many women who take antihormonal medications often experience symptoms of menopause. One studyTrusted Source found that some women with breast cancer who took a bee pollen supplement experienced fewer, less intense menopause symptoms than those who didn’t.

Reducing stress

Bee pollen can increase blood flow to the body’s nervous system, helping reduce stress. It’s also effective for tiredness, according to a review of bee pollenTrusted Source.

Speeding healing

ResearchTrusted Source shows that bee pollen can be used on the skin to speed healing, as it boosts blood circulation, kills bacteria, and moistens the skin. I have some propolis serums that I love when I have more breakouts due to my HRT. I love using these serums for the anti-bacterial and viral effects on the skin.

IUNIK Propolis Vitamin Syneryge Serum

Such an amazing supplement(medicine). Click above on the name for the serum. For the supplement, shop around. Because it can range from 9 bucks to over 50. And that is a crazy price difference. Make sure it is RAW and only bee pollen.

~Tiffany💋