Tuesday, November 10, 2015
BEE POLLEN BENEFITS
Pollen is a substance that is found in the flowers that bloom or budding but about to open.It gathered the legs of bees and they carry it from flower to flower as they seek nectar.
The bees secrete nectar and specials enzymes then in pollen collected from flowers , forming what we know as bee pollen.
Pollen contains a very high amount of vitamins ,minerals and amino acids , enzymes and even hormones.It is especially rich in B vitamins (B1,B2,B3,B6,B12), antioxidants including beta-carotene, vitamin C and vitaminE, folic acid and vitamin A.
The most important minerals but not only,found in the composition of pollen are calcium,phosphorus,
potassium, iron and iodine.
Pollen is composed of approximate 55% carbohydrates,35% proteins, 3% vitamins and minerals
2%fatty acids and 5% other nutrients.
Bee pollen benefits :
1.Improve digestion -regulates bowel movement especially in chronic constipation , or diarrhea ,
stimulates fat burning and helps to control weight.
2.Reduce the cholesterol.
3.Reduce side effects of chemotherapy.
4.Improve blood circulation systemic.
5.Improve the functioning of the immune system and stimulate detoxification of the body.
6.Treat allergies (asthma)
Pollen is found in a wide range of forms: powder,granules and tablets.The rich in vitamins and nutrients is polyfloral pollen that comes from several sources.
If there are food allergies , experts recommend that pollen should be avoided.