Pollen is a food that you have surely already consumed when you consume honey, although in very small quantities. It is not so popular, although its properties and health benefits are very broad.
If you are not familiar with the properties, benefits and ways to use pollen, then this article is written for you.
Pollen properties
- Pollen is one of the most complete foods in terms of nutritional contribution:
- Contains 25% protein
- It has 4% fiber
- It provides 22 essential amino acids, including cystine, tryptophan, glycine, alanine, etc.
- It contains enzymes such as pectase, catalase, diastase, sucrose, among others.
- It contains a wide range of vitamins such as vitamin A, D, E, B1, B2, B6, C, K.
- Provides minerals such as iron, calcium, manganese, zinc, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, silica, chlorine, copper and sodium.
Pollen benefits
- Pollen is a food that provides energy, ideal for increasing physical resistance and improving concentration levels.
- At the time of convalescence, it reduces fatigue and improves mood for a speedy recovery.
- Strengthens the immune system, helping the body to be more protected against infectious diseases.
- Restores the bacterial flora, improving the digestive process in general.
- It is ideal for strengthening the growth and development of children's bones.
- Balances blood pH, which is very beneficial for controlling cholesterol and triglycerides, as well as
- protector of the body's cells.
- Pollen is also recommended to improve sexual potency due to its high energy content.
- And it whets the appetite, helping to counteract anemia.
SEE THE PRICE OF BEE POLLEN
What is the correct way to take bee pollen?
Nutritional pollen is a food obtained directly from bee hives, which has been transported from the plants there by the bees themselves. Its presentation is in the form of orange granules and this is the most common way to find it on the market.
To be consumed, it must be made in powder or liquid form, since we will not be able to take advantage of all its nutrients if it is consumed whole. If you buy it whole you just have to grind it into powder.
Both adults and children can consume it without problem, although in different quantities. A child under 6 years old can consume a maximum of 4 grams daily, a child between 6 and 12 years old 8 grams and an adult 16 grams. This powder can be added to salads, yogurt, milk and juice. Naturopaths recommend taking pollen on an empty stomach for 20 days and resting for 10 and only repeating if there is a need for any of the nutrients that this food provides.
If you are allergic, it is recommended that you visit a doctor before taking pollen orally.
