Bee pollen has been used as a therapeutic medicine for thousands of years, and today is known as an alternative medical supplement. Bee pollen contains grains that encourage all plant life to fertilize and develop, and since bees are known to be very picky about the type of pollen they collect. Bee pollen is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids and antibiotics, all with benefit for humans, inside and out. Fresh bee pollen contains multiple vitamin B complex components, as well as vitamins C, D and E, among others.
Minerals
Bee pollen contains a multitude of vitamins as well as minerals including, but not limited to, calcium, copper, iron and magnesium, potassium, silicon and sulfur. Minerals are essential for human growth and development, from forming and strengthening bones to the transmission of nerve impulses.
Vitamins
Vitamins found in bee pollen include vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, folic acid, nicotinic and pantothenic acids, as well as vitamins D, E and C. Vitamin K is found in fermented pollen found in combs. Vitamins are necessary for enhancing bone strength, to maintain our vision, to help our bodies heal, and to create energy for motion.
Proteins
Protein is also found in bee pollen, including peptones and gloculins and free amino acids in higher concentrations than those found in dairy products such as milk, eggs and cheese. Proteins such as lysine, leusine and lethionine found in bee pollen also contain higher grams of edible protein than found in beef and eggs and cheese. Proteins are needed by the human body for a variety of functions, including defense against virus and bacteria, structural support and muscle contraction.
Medicinal Properties
Bee pollen has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ills, including skin rejuvenation, enhanced concentration, and for use in antibiotic treatments and to boost immune system function. Bee pollen is also used for digestive health and enhances the digestion, processing and absorption of food throughout the digestive tract. Bee pollen has also been used to treat and stabilize high or low blood pressure, and even as a sedative due to its calming, sedative effects. Bee pollen has also been used to raise good (HDL) cholesterol while lowering bad (LDL) cholesterol levels.
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