What is Bee Pollen?
Bee pollen contains trace amounts of minerals and vitamins and is very high in protein and carbohydrates.
Bee pollen is not found in the everyday diet. It is found in nutritional supplements and Chinese herbal medicine products.
Why Do People Use Bee Pollen?
Bee pollen has been used to enhance energy, memory and performance, although there is no scientific evidence that it does.
Bee pollen is also taken to prevent hay fever. Some people believe that ingesting pollens will help to build resistance to them, although it is possible to have a severe allergic reaction to these pollens.
Possible Side Effects and Safety Concerns
Serious allergic reactions to bee pollen have been reported, including potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis. These reactions occurred with small amounts of bee pollen, less than one teaspoon. Most of these case reports were with people with known allergies to pollen.
