Bee pollen is less known than royal jelly and propolis but it is certainly among the products richest in vitamins, especially those of groups A, B and C but also in mineral salts, amino acids, enzymes and antioxidant substances. The active ingredients it contains make it a natural tonic able to energize and fight states of vitamin deficiency.
The pollen appears granular in shape and is slightly sticky. Each granule contains properties present in a different form based on the flower from which it originates: from vitamins to mineral salts as we were saying. The bees that carry out the harvesting up to the hive are called foragers. The color can also vary depending on the place and the flower of origin.
Restorative action of pollen
Bee pollen is used as nutritional supplement and is widely used in sports due to its richness in minerals, vitamins and amino acids. In fact it is the natural alternative to multivitamin and multimineral supplements. Useful for athletes also thanks to its contribution protein and to stimulate the metabolism in weight loss diets as well as being a valid contribution for restoring the balance of the intestinal bacterial flora.
How to use Bee Pollen
Fasting before breakfast or between meals, these are the best times to consume pollen. It can be consumed alone with any drink or with a spoonful of honey to improve the taste and flavor. Doses can vary from 1 gram to 10 grams per day, based on different needs. It can also be used for long periods and in particular during seasonal changes or when physical activity and sports are carried out continuously.
Bee pollen in natural cosmetics
Pollen as a multivitamin, acts as a real antidote against wrinkles. It is used as an ingredient in natural and functional cosmetics and as a skin tonic or it can be used in granules to create an illuminating and relaxing face mask to restore light and vitality to the skin of the face or body like the one proposed in the our column.
A natural product with many benefits for different needs. The Apinfiore one is produced in Italy.
