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As bees collect nectar from the flowers, they also gather pollen by rubbing inside the bloom. Pollen comes from every type of flower on earth. Throughout history bee pollen has been used as a food. The Chinese, Aztecs, Romans and the Anglo-Saxons among many others regarded bee pollen to be very beneficial to health. The Egyptians called it 'life giving dust'.
Pollen can be eaten in a number of ways, but the key is to ensure maximum absorption of the goodness. From personal experience and talking to other pollen experts, we believe its best to soak the pollen in water overnight or grind up the granules with a blender. Pollen is a hard substance so its best to break it down in some way before eating it to gain maximum benefit. But please don't heat it or add to hot drinks, heat reduces the goodness.
Open the capsules and soak in half a glass of water over night. Stir and drink or add to a glass of juice your morning smoothie if you do not like the taste.
Top Tip - Try sprinkling on your yogurt, cereal, morning toast…even better put with some honey on bread as these two bee products will work synergistically, as it will when taken with propolis.
For general maintenance take 1-2 tablespoons a day
If suffering from illness or your system is at a low ebb, up the dose, take 3 times daily.
It is extremely rare for people to have a reaction to pollen, however if you suffer from allergies or asthma, best to test your tolerance levels by putting a singular granule under your tongue and let it dissolve. If you experience any thing uncomfortable stop taking it immediately.
How is pollen collected?
In the 1960's a system was devised for trapping the pollen so that it could be harvested and used commercially as a supplement to the human diet. A screen is set up at the entrance of the hive with a mesh large enough to let the bees pass through. As the bees push through the mesh openings, they open their pollen baskets and let the granules of pollen drop, in order to free themselves. A mesh tray at the base collects the pollen harvest, some of which is used commercially and some of which is kept back to feed the hive. Our Transylvanian bee keepers also limit the hours the mesh is in place to ensure sustainable harvesting and a happy, healthy well fed hive.
Can I overdose?
It is extremely rare for people to have a reaction eating honeybee pollen granules. If you suffer from allergies or asthma, best to test your tolerance levels by putting a singular granule under your tongue and let it dissolve. If you experience a runny nose, itchy eyes or itchy back of the throat, then don't use the product and seek professional medical advice.
Can Children take it?
It is not recommended for children under 1 years old to take any honeybee products such a honey, pollen and propolis as their digestive systems are still developing. For children over 1 years old it is fine to introduce these things to their diet. You may want to start on a lower dosage than the recommended adult dosage although it is extremely unlikely to suffer adverse effects of these products, those that have allergies to pollen, should seek medical advice before taking.
Can pegnant women take it ?
It is safe for pregnant women to take our products, in fact its probably one of the few supplements that pregnant woman can take. Why? Because it is a supplement in its natural raw state and not pharmacutically enchanced or produced.
What if I have allergies?
Those that suffer from asthma and from allergic reactions should introduce pollen into their diet with caution. In many cases taking pollen can actually cure allergies such as hay fever. First test your tolerance levels by putting a singular granule under your tongue and let it dissolve. If you experience a runny nose, itchy eyes or itchy back of the throat, then don't use the product and seek professional medical advice.
Can I take it when I am on other medication?
Yes in fact we believe this is just what you should be doing. Pollen is a balancing, restorative food, full of nutrients which works in harmony with your body. Often antibiotics can have side effects and while fighting disease in one area can strip your system of nutrients.
Honeybee Pollen is the most nutritionally complete food and has the potential to contribute as a major food source for humans. Honeybee pollen contains 185 known nutritional ingredients including all 22 amino acids, 27 minerals, the full range of known vitamins, enzymes, carbohydrates and essential fatty acids. Benefits are also derived from the synergistic action of these known elements working together, thus pure pollen is greater than the sum of its parts.
As bees collect nectar from the flowers, they also gather pollen by rubbing inside the bloom. Pollen comes from every type of flower on earth. Beefayre pollen is collected from bees in Translyvania where the environment is pristine and free from pesticides and pollutants. The diversity of plants means the bees forage on a huge number of plants thereby increasing the nutritional content of the pollen.
Honeybee Pollen is the most nutritionally complete food and has the potential to contribute as a major food source for humans. Honeybee pollen contains 185 known nutritional ingredients including all 22 amino acids, 27 minerals, the full range of known vitamins, enzymes, carbohydrates and essential fatty acids. Benefits are also derived from the synergistic action of these known elements working together, thus pure pollen is greater than the sum of its parts.
Evidence and claims, although some are unsubstantiated include the following;
- Provides Energy
- Restorative Power, especially in recovering and elderly patients
- Digestive Aid
- Enhances Concentration
- Stimulates the immune and endocrine systems
- Assists in detox
- Stablizes Metabolism - assisting in weight loss
- Beneficial to athletes and people requiring enhanced energy levels
- Supposed to increase fertility levels and sexual prowess
- Great HRT supplement for women
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