Bee pollen (sometimes called a pollen-granules) are full of bioactive substances and is almost the perfect food. It contains 22 amino acids such as cystine, lysine, histidine, arginine, threonine, glutamine, proline, glycine, alanine, valine, methionine, isoleucine, leucine, tyrosine, phenylalanine and tryptophan, which makes it a great source of protein.
Even small amounts of pollen works better than purely synthetic vitamins. There are up to 205 bioactive substances accumulated in the pollen and researchers say it is a higher concentration of vitamins in pollen than is found in fruits and vegetables. 100 g flower pollen contains up to 205 mg of vitamins and among the most common are B1 – up to 1.5 mg (RDA 1.4 mg), B2 – up to 1.9 mg (RDA 1.6 mg), B3 – up to 21 mg (RDA 18 mg), B6 – up to 0.9 mg (RDA 2 mg), provitamin A – up to 250 mg (RDA 4.5 mg), E – up to 170 mg (RDA 20-30 mg), etc. The pollen is especially rich in B vitamins, including the elusive B12 vitamin. It also contains large amounts of vitamins A, C, E, which is very important to keep the body’s immune system strong, and prevents atherosclerosis. Vitamin E stimulates change in the provitamin A (carotene) for vitamin A and consuming it. That is why these two vitamins should be used together. Bee pollen contains a high amount of vitamin P (Ruthenians), which strengthens blood vessel walls and prevent internal bleeding.
Pollen also contains a lot micro elements: phosphorus – up to 610 mg, potassium – up to 1140 mg of calcium – up to 1180 mg, magnesium – up to 380 mg, iron – up to 4.7 mg, copper – up to 1.57 mg, etc. All the amino acids involved in metabolism and the body needs can be found in bee pollen too. Bee pollen also includes 5000 enzymes and co-enzymes, bioflavonoids, phytosterols and carotenoids, and 15% lecithin.
Bee pollen health effects
- Increase energy level and strength
- Give visibility to muscle growth
- Strengthens the immune system
- A strong antioxidant
- Increases sexual desire
- Smooths out wrinkles
