Looking to improve your health? Not sure which of the several multivitamins that line the store shelves may be suitable for you? Stop right there and try a bee pollen supplement. A bee pollen supplement not only contains 95 important nutrients, but it also contains all of the vitamins and minerals that we need to live a healthy life. Consider, too, that a bee pollen supplement is a natural and homeopathic way to obtain every nutrient you need in a day!
How can I Take a Bee Pollen Supplement?
A bee pollen supplement comes in several different forms. You can find a bee pollen supplement as:
A capsule
A tablet
In granules
As a liquid
As a powder
You can even find bee pollen in many of today’s marketed facial lotions and hand creams!
The most favorable way to take a bee pollen supplement is in the form of a granule. Granules are the least processed and most natural form of bee pollen. It is recommended that prior to taking this supplement; you allow the granules to soak in water or orange juice for 10 to 12 hours. This soak will allow a bee pollen supplement to be better absorbed through your digestive tract, which in turn allows you to benefit from the most nutrients bee pollen has to offer.
What Nutrients are in a Bee Pollen Supplement?
You will be amazed by the amount of nutrients that you will find in bee pollen. Here they are below:
Vitamins: Vitamin A, B-1 Thiamin, Vitamin B-2 riboflavin, Vitamin-3 niacin, Vitamin B-5, Vitamin B-6 pyridoxine, Vitamin B-12, Pantothenic acid, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin H, Vitamin K, Vitamin PP, Folic Acid, Rutin, Inositol, Choline.
Minerals: Calcium, Copper, Chlorine, Boron, Iron, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Silica, Sodium, Sulfur, Titanium zinc.
Other nutrients: Amino acids, Carbohydrates, Co-Enzymes, Enzymes, Fatty Acids, Fats.
In total, a bee pollen supplement has 18 vitamins, 25 minerals, 22 amino acids, 11 enzymes & co-enzymes, 14 fatty acids, 11 carbohydrates, 59 trace elements and is rich in protein and carotenes. As a matter of fact, a bee pollen supplement can contain up to 50% more protein than beef!
Is there anything I should Know Before I take a Bee Pollen Supplement?
Though adverse reactions to this supplement are few and far between, before deciding to take a bee pollen supplement, it is important to recognize that if you have an allergy or any sort of sensitivity to bee venom that you may experience an allergic reaction.
If you have any history of anaphylactic shock, do not take a bee pollen supplement as this can increase the risk of convulsions and the loss of consciousness associated with anaphylactic shock.
A bee pollen supplement can also cause stomach pains, an itchy throat, diarrhea, headaches, fatigue and asthma attacks.
Lastly, if you do have any history of allergies to pollen or asthma, be sure to discuss taking a bee pollen supplement with your physician.
