Bee pollen: a tonic and rejuvenator for all ages!

This topic might not garner much enthusiasm among those individuals who, in spring, when the air is laden with microspores and pollens, suffer from more or less severe and annoying allergic symptoms. However, it’s important to know the other side of the coin because pollen is undoubtedly an excellent resource for those fortunate enough to be immune to the so-called hay fever.

This yellowish and sticky powder found on flowers, besides being the fundamental fertilizing element of plants, is actually also an effective rejuvenator for humans.

Thanks to its role, pollen contains all the essential elements for life.

It contains about 30% of proteins with high amounts of essential amino acids such as:

– Arginine, essential during infancy because it plays a fundamental role in the growth period.

– Histidine, necessary for oxygen fixation inhaled through respiration.

– Isoleucine, which intervenes in protein assimilation.

– Leucine, necessary for the proper functioning of the pancreas and spleen.

– Lysine, which promotes the renewal of red blood cells and the fixation of calcium.

– Methionine, another essential amino acid for growth and organism integrity.

Carbohydrates are another important component, present in a variable percentage and consisting mainly of simple sugars such as glucose and fructose, as well as lactose.

Unsaturated fatty acids are also present, which have important hypocholesterolemic properties.

Pollen granules also contain almost all the vitamins necessary for our body, particularly those of the B group and vitamin A, as well as minerals, trace elements, and various other components such as antibiotics and rutin, a molecule capable of increasing capillary existence.

Due to its rich composition, flower pollen is considered a formidable rebalancer, useful for everyone, healthy and sick.

It has more specific indications for some pathologies, such as acute and chronic hepatitis, atherosclerosis, states of mental exhaustion and nervousness, loss of appetite, excessive weight loss, and various intestinal disorders (colitis, diarrhea, constipation, etc.).

In some cases, it is also recommended as support for prostate inflammation.

In general, constant intake of pollen improves the body’s defenses against any bacterial and viral infection, so it is recommended to introduce it into all typical preventive treatments during seasonal changes when our natural defenses are lower.

Pollen is a remedy that can be useful for all ages and in all conditions: adults, children, the elderly, and even during pregnancy.

For adults, it is therefore a good functional tonic, stimulant, and rebalancer; in children, it stimulates growth while also acting as a calming agent, while in the elderly, it plays a very important regulatory role.

During pregnancy, it has a beneficial action on metabolism and amino acid content.

The recommended dosage is 1 tablespoon of granules per day for adults, while for children, 1 teaspoon per day is sufficient.

It is advisable to take it for extended periods (cycles of 2/3 months), especially during spring and autumn.

The taste is not always appreciated by everyone, so it is suggested to consume it on bread with a little honey, dissolve it in warm herbal teas, or mix it in milk or yogurt.

There are different types of pollen available on the market based on the botanical species of origin.

Before purchasing, it is important to ensure that it has not been collected for more than a year, which would mean the loss of most of its active substances, and that it has been stored away from light and moisture.

It usually comes ground into powder or in the form of granules a few millimeters in diameter, of various colors ranging from yellow to brown: bees collect it and reduce it to this form by inserting it into the special pockets of their hind legs.

Structurally, pollen microspores are protected by an extremely resistant membrane, attackable by gastric juices with some difficulty, thus resulting in indigestibility for some individuals.

It is therefore preferable to limit the consumption of pollen for individuals with gastric disorders and in cases of renal insufficiency.