Before introducing any sort of new food or chemical into your body, it is always best to do a bit of homework and find out just exactly how that item is going to affect your overall well being. If you are thinking of or are already taking a bee pollen supplement, it is important familiarize yourself with both the good and the potentially bad bee pollen side effects you may experience.
The Good Bee Pollen Side Effects
The benefits of bee pollen supplements are astounding. First, let’s look at the vast amount of nutrients that are contained within bee pollen.
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin B1 Thiamin, Vitamin B2 Riboflavin, Vitamin B3 Nancin, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6 Pyridoxin, Vitamin B12, Pantotheic acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin F, Vitamin H, Vitamin K, Vitamin PP, Choline, Inositol, Folic acid, and Rutin.
Mineral Content: Titanium, Silica, Boron, Selenium, Molybdenum, Manganese, Magnesium, Chlorine, Sodium, Sulfur, Zinc, Iodine, Copper, Iron, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
Other nutrients: Carbohydrates, Amino acid, Fatty acids, Fats, Enzymes and Co-Enzymes.
Bee pollen has a lot to boast about. It contains 11 enzymes and co-enzymes, 11 carbohydrates, 14 fatty acids, 22 amino acids, 18 vitamins, 25 minerals and is 25% proteins. Not only that, but it also has up to 59 trace elements and minerals that are not contained in most vitamin and mineral dietary supplements today.
Now to the good side effects. Apart from your health improving substantially, you will find that:
You have an increased libido (the sex drive will improve in both men AND women)
You will age better and stay youthful longer
You will have an increase in energy levels
You will have an increased metabolism (which, of course, can help one lose weight a lot faster!)
You will see a decrease in your cholesterol levels
If you are a man, bee pollen will help you prevent a number of prostrate problems
If you are a woman, you will notice your menstrual symptoms decrease in intensity or completely disappear
You can actually cure your allergies to airborne allergens by taking what is often considered an airborne allergen – bee pollen!
There are studies that also have some inclination to suggesting that bee pollen can help treat and even cure asthma, liver diseases, kidney diseases, and some forms of heart disease.
The Bad Bee Pollen Side Effects
With any “good”, there’s always a flipside to the coin. First and foremost, if you have ever had a bad reaction to bee pollen or bee venom (such as a bee sting) in the past, be particularly wary if you choose to use a bee pollen supplement. Be sure to discuss its usage thoroughly with your doctor before starting to take it.
Those with asthma should also use extreme caution and discuss taking a bee pollen supplement of any kind with their doctor. If you have suffered from an anaphylactic shock before (the swelling of the throat to the point you cannot breathe, convulsions and loss of consciousness) then it is recommend that you do NOT supplement your diet with bee pollen.
Whether or not you have suffered from any bad bee pollen side effects, it is always a good idea to use caution and begin taking bee pollen supplements in small doses to start off with. This will help you determine whether or not you will suffer from bad bee pollen side effects, or if you will be able to enjoy the vast amount of wonderful bee pollen side effects that this super food has to offer.
