Did you know that bee pollen contains more than 5,000 enzymes and co-enzymes? Enzymes are powerful and life-promoting. Enzyme-rich foods = energy!
Bee pollen also contains 22 amino acids including the eight essential ones. Amino acids are important to sustaining energy, building blocks of proteins, and aid in metabolism. Bee pollen also has 27 minerals and an array of vitamins, hormones and fatty acids. Check out your local farmer’s market for a fresh, local supply.
Been pollen has been used successfully to treat a variety of ailments including allergies, asthma, low energy, arthritis, cancer, and menstrual irregularities.
How to take bee pollen
Start with a small amount and slowly build up to one tablespoon or so a day. Bee pollen has detoxifying effects and may provoke an allergic reaction for those taking it for the first time, so it is good to start off taking a small amount.
You can mix bee pollen in with your oatmeal, smoothies, or add it in with your honey and spread it on toast.
Note: Be sure the bee pollen has not been dried at temperatures higher than 130 degrees because high temperatures deactivate the live, active enzymes.
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