The Benefits of Bee Pollen

The Benefits of Bee Pollen
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Bee pollen contains a number of essential nutrients, including high concentrations of the B vitamin complex and vitamins A, C, D and E, according to the website eBeeHoney.com. In addition to vitamins, bee pollen contains 22 amino acids, 27 mineral salts, hormones, carbohydrates, and more than 5,000 enzymes for digestion and healing. Due to its content in vitamins, minerals and nutrients, bee pollen is effective for boosting immune function and detoxifying the body, as well as building endurance, strength, stamina and mental clarity. Bee pollen provides extensive health benefits and is used to supply the body with complete nutrition.

Immune System Benefits

Bee pollen provides the body with essential minerals, vitamins, amino acids and enzymes needed to keep the immune system strong and healthy, according to NutraSanus.com. Bee pollen helps to rejuvenate the body, stimulate organs and glands, and enhance vitality. Bee pollen as a nutritional supplement builds the immune system due to its content of protein, carbohydrates, fatty acids, minerals and vitamins. It is rich in antioxidants, including B-complex vitamins and vitamins A, C, D and E, which protect against infections, viruses and disease. Bee pollen plays a role in immunizing the body by counteracting the effects of radiation and eliminating toxic materials from the body that inhibit your immune system.

Weight Control

Bee pollen is helpful in controlling normal body weight by correcting any chemical imbalances in body metabolism that contribute to abnormal weight loss or gain, according to Shirley's Wellness Cafe, a holistic website. Bee pollen works by stimulating the metabolic processes to burn calories. Bee pollen is naturally high in protein, low in calories and provides the body with lecithin, which is a substance that helps flush fat from the body. Bee pollen also helps to reduce cravings by increasing the nutritional value of each nutrient in your food. Bee pollen also contains phenylalanine, which is a natural amino acid that helps control weight by suppressing the appetite.

Skin Care Benefits

Bee pollen has had cosmetic and beauty applications since ancient times due to its antibiotic agents, enzymes and trace minerals, according to Alive.com, the website of Canada's "Alive" magazine, which focuses on health and wellness. Bee pollen has been used as a key ingredient to make soaps, hand creams, face masks and other skin treatments, as it reduces inflammation, soothes itching and moisturizes dry skin. Bee pollen is effective in treating symptoms of allergies and acne. When bee pollen is used both internally and externally, it nourishes skin and stimulates cell renewal due to its high concentration of the nucleic acids RNA and DNA, as well as other beneficial nutrients.

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Article reviewed by Christine Brncik Last updated on: Jun 14, 2010

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