Many consider bee pollen a superfood. It supports the immune system, works as an antioxidant, and may help lower inflammation. It also promotes liver health and more. It’s packed with nutrition! Bee pollen contains high levels of amino acids, essential fatty acids, minerals, antioxidants and more protein than meat or eggs. Sprinkle over hot cereals, yogurt, salads and soups, or blend in smoothies and salad dressings.
Bee pollen and allergies
Bee pollen should not be confused with wind-blown pollen that triggers seasonal allergies. The latter type of pollen is lighter in weight and contains anemophile pollen grains, which honeybees pass over in favor of entomophile pollen grains because of their superior nutritional value. This is a remarkable feat considering they have to choose the preferred pollen from millions of grains present in any particular flower.
Speaking of allergy… though we recommend you consult with your health practitioner, it is highly unlikely that you will experience an allergic reaction from consuming bee products just because you are allergic to bee venom. In addition, the presence of the flavonoid quercetin in bee pollen, which helps inhibit the release of histamine, may reduce symptoms of seasonal allergies. However, caution may be warranted if you are allergic to the pollen of plants in the ragweed family, for example, or other flowering plants that honeybees frequently visit. Note that plant diversity, and therefore pollen content, is governed by the region in which each hive resides.