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The beneficial properties of bee pollen are known to many people. This is a unique natural product that has many positive effects. But not everyone is aware of this. Some people spend large amounts of money on vitamins, immunomodulators and dietary supplements when they can all be replaced with bee pollen.
What is bee pollen
Bee pollen is small grains that are covered with a shell. They come in different sizes, shapes and colors. It all depends on the type of plant from which it is collected. Another name is bee pollen.
It is the product of the labor of many insects that pollinate plants. But the bees play the biggest role. These workers collect granular pollen on their bodies. Insects secrete a secretion from their salivary glands, through which they process it. Subsequently, it is moistened with nectar and small baskets are made.
The bees place the resulting lumps in the area of their paws. This is where the name “obnozhki” comes from.After this, the insect flies into the hive, where it leaves pollen. Making its way into the cells, it ends up on a specially installed grid that collects pollen. This is how people get bee pollen.
The insect flies out to collect up to 50 times per day. This is enough to collect pollen from 600 flowers. To get 1 kg of pollen, a bee needs to make 50,000 flights.
The beneficial properties of bee pollen are determined by its rich chemical composition. It contains the following vitamins:
- A;
- E;
- WITH;
- D;
- RR;
- TO;
- group B.
In addition to vitamins, pollen is rich in minerals:
- magnesium;
- phosphorus;
- potassium;
- calcium;
- chromium;
- zinc.
What are the benefits of bee pollen?
From the list above it becomes clear how many beneficial properties bee pollen has. Each vitamin or mineral performs its own specific function in the body, regulating the functioning of a specific organ system.
Vitamin A benefits vision, bones, and skin. With a lack of this substance, a person’s vision deteriorates (especially at night), which is called night blindness. The quality of skin and hair deteriorates. By consuming 10 g of beneficial bee pollen per day, a person receives a daily dose of vitamin A.
Vitamin B1 is necessary for normal nutrient metabolism in the body. With enough of it, there are no problems in the functioning of the stomach, heart and blood vessels.
Due to the presence of vitamin B3, bee pollen benefits the bloodstream. With regular use, the level of cholesterol and lipoproteins, which increase the risk of developing atherosclerosis, decreases.Due to the presence of vitamin B2, bee pollen is recommended for people with impaired nervous system function.
Vitamin B5 is also necessary for the nervous system. In addition, it helps strengthen the immune system and increase the body's resistance to pathogenic microbes. Due to the presence of vitamin B9, bee pollen has a beneficial effect on the bone marrow, the main hematopoietic organ of the body.
Vitamin C is very important for the body, the content of which is very high in pollen. Due to this, the product brings great benefits to connective tissue, promoting the formation of collagen. Pollen strengthens teeth, hair, and nails.
Due to the presence of vitamins E, P, H, PP, K, bee pollen has the following beneficial properties:
- increases the level of red blood cells and hemoglobin in the blood;
- increases the amount of protein in the body;
- strengthens muscle tissue;
- increases the tone and strength of the walls of blood vessels;
- reduces the fragility of small vessels - capillaries;
- ensures normal blood flow.
The product contains 30% proteins and 15% amino acids. No cereal can compare with this indicator. Thanks to its rich mineral composition, you can get the following additional benefits from bee pollen:
- protects the body from excess sodium;
- regulates blood pressure;
- reduces glucose levels;
- increases the activity of digestive enzymes, promoting better absorption of nutrients.
Benefits of bee pollen for women
Women are more prone to mood swings, depressive disorders, and anxiety. Such girls are recommended to regularly take bee pollen.After all, it brings many benefits to the nervous system.
Bee pollen fights insomnia and prevents the development of nervous breakdowns. Taking the product in the morning on an empty stomach will provide a boost of energy and vigor for the whole day, which is especially important for people with hard work. The drug is suitable for both women and men.
The product will be of great benefit to pregnant women. Thanks to the wide range of vitamins contained in pollen, the expectant mother will feel healthy and vigorous for all 9 months, and the baby will develop as expected.
Bee pollen is useful for girls planning pregnancy. It improves the functioning of the reproductive system, helping to prepare the female body for conceiving and bearing an unborn child.
But bee pollen is most in demand among women who want to lose weight. The drug cleanses the body of toxic substances and toxins, normalizes metabolic processes in the body. Thanks to these beneficial effects, weight is reduced instantly.
Judging by reviews on the Internet, girls who took the medicine for 2 months noted a decrease in body weight of 4-5 kg. Of course, in parallel with taking bee pollen, they followed all the principles of rational nutrition and engaged in moderate physical activity.
The benefits of bee pollen for men
Men are more susceptible to heart and vascular diseases than the fair half of humanity. This is due to the high prevalence of bad habits: alcohol abuse, smoking. Mature men are at risk for developing myocardial infarction and stroke. They have statistically higher blood pressure.
Therefore, every representative of the stronger half will appreciate the beneficial properties of bee pollen.Due to its high calcium content, this product is effective in lowering blood pressure. Flavonoids, which are also part of the bee pollen, tone the vascular wall and strengthen the myocardium (heart muscle). It will also help with heart rhythm disturbances: tachycardia, extrasystoles, atrial fibrillation.
Men with potency disorders will appreciate the benefits of pollen. This product stimulates sperm production and increases libido. For these purposes, it is recommended to consume pollen with honey. Regular intake of bee pollen will be an effective means of preventing prostatitis and prostatic hyperplasia. This is especially true for men over 40 years old.
For these purposes, I recommend taking the drug in courses. One course lasts from 20 to 30 days, followed by a break of 1 month.
Men who work in stressful jobs and get tired during the day will find benefit from the medicine. The drug will relieve fatigue and eliminate depressive disorders.
The healing properties of bee pollen for children
The benefits and harms of bee pollen for children strictly depend on age. It is not recommended to give the medicine to infants, since its effect on a small organism has not yet been sufficiently studied. Bee pollen is suitable for all older children with delays in physical and mental development. It improves brain function. Therefore, if you regularly give children pollen from an early age, they learn to speak and read faster. The guys become more sociable and cheerful.
The product is suitable for children who often suffer from colds and acute viral infections. The benefits of pollen for the immune system cannot be overestimated.Thanks to its rich vitamin composition, it increases the body's resistance to infections in the winter-spring period, when vitamin deficiency is felt most strongly.
But before giving pollen to children, you should definitely consult your pediatrician. Only a specialist will select the correct dose of medication and course duration.
What does bee pollen cure?
Treatment with bee pollen is becoming increasingly widespread among representatives of folk and traditional medicine. Due to the presence of flavonoids, it is recommended for people with cancer. Of course, pollen will not help get rid of new growth completely. But it is effective in combination with other drugs for the treatment of cancer and other tumors.
The medicine is used to prevent and treat constipation. Due to the presence of antibacterial properties, pollen is effective in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the stomach and intestines: ulcers, colitis (inflammation of the colon), gastritis.
In addition to the pathologies listed above, the following pathologies are treated with pollen:
- anemia (popularly called anemia);
- osteoporosis (softening of bone tissue);
- arterial hypertension;
- arrhythmias;
- diabetes;
- avitaminosis;
- infectious diseases;
- sideropenic syndrome (iron deficiency in the body).
The pollen is used not only for treatment, but also for the prevention of diseases. To prevent the development of viral infections, the medicine is taken for 1-2 months. In 1 year, no more than 4 courses are allowed.
The use of bee pollen in folk medicine
In folk medicine, there are many recipes using bee pollen. This article will present only the most effective of them.
To increase immunity, bee pollen is used in its pure form. 1 tsp. slowly dissolve 3 times a day. The course of treatment is 1 month. Using the same scheme, older people are treated for memory impairment and dementia.
For the treatment of anemia 0.5 tsp. The beneficial substance is taken 3 times a day. The course of therapy is 30 days.
For the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract 1 tsp. medications are taken on an empty stomach 20 minutes before meals. The intake of pollen is stopped after 21 days. To strengthen the liver, add a small amount of honey to the product.
For urinary tract diseases, mix honey and pollen in a 1:1 ratio. The medicine is taken 3 times a day after meals. Eat 1 tsp at a time. The course of therapy is 45 days.
To treat prostatitis, mix 25 g of pollen, 100 g of butter and 50 g of honey. Make a sandwich with black bread and eat 1 piece. 2 times a day. The same method is used by men with impaired potency and patients for a speedy recovery after surgical interventions.
With a reduced content of hydrochloric acid in gastric juice, make a mixture of 0.5 kg of honey, 75 ml of aloe juice and 20 g of pollen. Take 1 tsp. before eating. The course of therapy is 1 month; after 3 weeks, repeated treatment can be carried out.
How to take bee pollen
Pure bee pollen has a bitter taste. It should be taken in its original form (lumps) or in powder. To make the medicinal mixture sweeter, you can add 0.5 tsp. honey They also sell bee pollen in granules. In 1 piece contains 450 mg of useful substance.
The pollen is either placed under the tongue or chewed thoroughly. This is the only way all the beneficial substances will enter the body.
To strengthen the immune system, take the product 30 minutes before. before meals 1 time a day in the morning. You can divide the dose into 2 doses, then the 2nd time is postponed for lunch time, 15 minutes before. before meals. The optimal daily dosage is 15 g.
If a person cannot tolerate the bitter taste, they are allowed to take the substance in dissolved form. But then the beneficial properties of the medicine are significantly reduced. To bring them closer to the level of a pure beekeeping product (pollen), increase the dose to 25 g. The maximum allowed amount of product per day is 32 g.
To treat the initial stages of arterial hypertension, the medicine is mixed with honey in a 1:1 ratio. Take 1 tsp. mixture 3 times a day. The course of therapy is 3 weeks. After 14 days, you can repeat taking the medicine. Then the benefits of pollen will be even greater.
To prevent infectious diseases, bee pollen is consumed in October. A repeat course is carried out in January. In order to prevent vitamin deficiency, the medicine is taken in early spring (March or April).
Precautionary measures
Previously mentioned the beneficial properties of pollen for pregnant women. But it is precisely this category of the population that should be especially careful. There is an opinion that pollen can stimulate the contractile activity of the uterus. This increases the risk of miscarriage. Therefore, if a woman decides to use pollen during pregnancy, this should be done under the strict supervision of an obstetrician-gynecologist.
People taking blood thinning medications should be careful.This primarily concerns Warfarin. Pollen can enhance the effect of this drug. This provokes the appearance of hematomas and spontaneous bleeding.
Caution should be exercised when giving medicine to children. It is forbidden to treat babies under 1 year of age with pollen, as the substance can cause the development of allergic reactions. Older children are given the drug in a dosage of 1/4 tsp. After 7 years, the amount of pollen per day is gradually increased to 1/2 tsp.
Contraindications to bee pollen
The beneficial properties and contraindications for bee pollen are incommensurable. The medicine brings great benefits to the body, and there are practically no restrictions on its use.
As noted in the previous section, relative contraindications to the use of the drug are pregnancy and taking Warfarin.
The main contraindication to the use of the medicine is pollen allergy. Some people experience a minor reaction: itching, redness of the skin, non-massive rashes. Others suffer from severe symptoms:
- Quincke's edema, accompanied by narrowing of the lumen of the larynx;
- breathing problems;
- massive swelling of the subcutaneous tissue of the face and lips;
- anaphylactic shock, manifested by a sharp drop in blood pressure;
- disruption of the functioning of almost all internal organs.
Pollen is also not recommended for people with diabetes. This is due to the fact that the substance can have an unpredictable effect on blood sugar concentrations.
Terms and conditions of storage
To ensure that the pollen retains its beneficial properties for a long time, it is placed in a sterilized glass jar and tightly closed with a lid. You can take any other sealed container. For example, a vacuum bag.
The room in which pollen is stored must be dry, dark and cool (temperature up to +14°C). Avoid exposing the product to direct sunlight. The best place is a dry basement.
In such conditions, the product can be stored for up to 2 years. But even if all the rules are followed, the beneficial properties will decrease in proportion to the passage of time. Therefore, it is recommended to use the medicine for one and a half years.
Conclusion
It is impossible to overestimate the beneficial properties of bee pollen. It is used for the treatment and prevention of a wide range of diseases. The main thing when using the product is to follow the dosage, complete the full course, and store the medicine correctly. And if any unpleasant symptoms appear, be sure to immediately consult a doctor.
