Evaluating Bee Pollen Energy Claims

By Lila Barry


Bee pollen energy claims are not accepted everywhere, although it is hard to see why not. Packed with vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and food value, this product of the avian hive has been used since ancient times for nutritive and therapeutic reasons. It even has been used by Olympic athletes as part of their readiness programs. Both folk lore and practical experience validate the ancient belief in the goodness of this dense nutritional substance.

Although there is no science behind the claim of increased energy, there is evidence that bee pollen is over one third high quality protein, contains many vitamins and minerals, and also offers living enzymes and complex carbohydrates. It is rich in the B vitamins, which are believed to be important in the production of energy, and experts have long touted the benefits of protein and complex carbohydrates for sustained physical and mental performance.

Just as eggs are packed with nutrition for developing chicks, bee pollen is designed to enable the fast-growing young bees develop into workers, nurse bees, drones, and even queens. The bees carry this flower dust home on the hairs on their legs. Some of it comes off on each blossom the insect visits, carrying out the process of pollination.

It is believed by some that the longevity of certain rural populations throughout the world is fostered by the thrifty habit of beekeepers of ingesting the 'dirty honey' at the bottom of the hive - honey that is not suitable for sale to customers who want the clear amber sweetener. This honey is not full of bee waste but of valuable pollen, and thus contains more nutrients than regular honey.

Those who have a high need for dense nutrition may notice a significant surge of energy and an overall sense of well-being when this super food is added to their diet. Anyone will benefit from it, even those who have a good and balanced eating program or who are not under great stress. Some people prefer to eat a natural food product rather than take concentrated vitamin and mineral pills.

Processing of any food can render it less nutritious. It is important to make sure that the product you pay good money for has not been damaged by high heat or chemicals used during production. If bee pollen is properly prepared, it will retain its living enzymes, fragile vitamins, and full complement of minerals.

You want to find a product that retains the whole range of food value. Just as heated and filtered honey will no longer sustain a bee, improperly processed bee pollen might have lost its food value. Some processing is necessary, but try to find a product that has been tested and shown to be still viable and pure.

There is a good case for believing that bee pollen energy is a fact, not a myth. If you are looking for an endurance enhancer or just want to feel your best, you should check out this super food. A good quality product can add a lot to your physical and mental performance and your health.




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