Did you know that pollen is the male seed of flowers and some plants ?
It is made up of "little grains" which, carried by the wind, will fertilize the female flowers.
It is the main source of protein for bees. The bees collect it using their legs, forming a "reserve" in the form of small balls.
The pollen is then partly recovered by the beekeeper (10% maximum so as not to draw from the vital reserves of the hive).
This explains the rarity and the cost of this product. The pollen is then sorted, naturally dried or frozen.
Know that it is important to make the difference between volatile pollen which is carried by the wind, which causes respiratory allergies, and the pollen collected by bees called entomophilous pollen.
Indeed, the latter has only advantages for your health! To show you, here are the 6 benefits of pollen that no one knows about:
1. An exceptional stimulant and invigorating. The pollen gives a general pep boost and boosts intellectual abilities.
It is recommended for people who are depressed, convalescing or with appetite problems.
2. A natural regulator . Pollen has a generalized action on the metabolism.
It helps to regulate small everyday problems such as:constipation, heavy legs, soft and brittle nails, hair loss, eye fatigue.
3. A cure for deficiencies . It acts to fill deficiencies due to growth, menopause, pregnancy, old age.
Ideal for athletes during periods of intense training. Or for students during exams, because pollen stimulates intellectual abilities.
4. A natural source of vitamin D . Pollen is rich in vitamin D and calcium, perfect for fighting osteoporosis.
5. An aid against the prostate. Pollen components like rutin and beta-sitosterol are beneficial against prostate problems.
6. A recognized cosmetic product. Pollen is often used in organic or "homemade" cosmetics.
It softens sensitive skin and gives vitality to fragile or tired skin.
Pollen is totally natural and contains very beneficial nutrients for the body.
The ancients have always considered it the best and richest of dietary supplements.
Pollen is:
- 20% protein.
- 8 amino acids essential to the functioning of the human body.
- B vitamins (in significant quantities).
- vitamins A, C, D and E.
- trace foods:iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium.
- rutin (excellent for the cardiovascular system)
Pollen is also very rich in selenium. Selenium is known to help fight certain cancers.
Everyone can consume it (even children and pregnant women) because it is completely natural and has no contraindications.
However, it can cause a slight stomach ache (or mild diarrhea). In this case, it indicates that the dose is too high for your body. It will suffice to reduce it.
And if you are allergic to pollen, can you eat it? Well YES, no problem!
As indicated in the introduction, it is necessary to make the difference between the volatile pollen which is transported by the wind, which causes respiratory allergies, and the pollen collected by the bees called entomophilous pollen.
The latter has nothing but health and beauty benefits!
If ever, while consuming entomophilous pollen, you notice the appearance of small patches on your skin, simply stop your treatment and everything will return to normal.
- Dry Pollen is the most common. It is available in the form of pellets, capsules or powder.
It is easier to preserve than fresh pollen provided it is stored in a dry place. We recommend this pollen from Provence.
- Fresh pollen is sold frozen in some organic stores. It thaws and refreezes easily. Once thawed, you can keep it for ten days in the fridge.
Fresh pollen retains all its qualities and vitamins. Its taste is also milder.
- Propolis and royal jelly. Pollen is found in other products like honey, propolis, royal jelly. The pollen content is different depending on the products. Just take a good look at the labels and choose your product according to your needs.
- Monofloral or multiflower? Pollen is monofloral if it comes from a single variety of flowers. Otherwise, it is multiflower. Chestnut pollen is recommended to fight against stress or depression . It also regulates transit.
Willow pollen is recommended to stimulate vision or treat prostate disorders . Poppy pollen promotes memory and protects the nervous system.
Whether as an attack cure or a maintenance cure, you can take pollen all year round.
In attack cure. Choose the pollen according to the problem you want to treat.
Take 2 tablespoons well rounded with pollen in balls every morning .
Repeat this operation for 2 to 3 months . For children, reduce the dose to 2 teaspoons.
As a maintenance treatment. At each change of season, it is recommended to do a cure of 6 weeks.
Take 1 tablespoon well rounded for an adult every morning (1 heaping teaspoon for a child.)
If you are using pollen extract, be sure to read the leaflet provided as doses may vary from brand to brand depending on the concentration of pollen.
There you go, you now know the benefits of pollen :-)
You have to chew the pollen well so that it releases all its benefits little by little.
You can also dilute it in fresh fruit juice, honey or yogurt. You can sprinkle it on your cereal, or on a toast.
If you can't stand the taste of pollen, take it in capsule form.
Pollen is sometimes difficult to digest. In this case, dilute it in a fruit juice in the evening. The next day, drink the juice. The pollen will have had time to rehydrate and will be less aggressive for your intestines.
