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The Immune System And Bee Pollen
Bee Pollen contains the male gametes of plants found as small
dust pellets in the stamen of flowers. It is gathered from pollen
laden bees with a special device placed at the entrance of the hive
designed to brush the material from their hind legs.
Bee
Pollen has been called nature's perfect food. It is very rich in
vitamins and contains almost all known minerals, trace elements,
enzymes and amino acids. It contains the essence of every plant from
which bees collect pollen, in combination with digestive enzymes
from the bees.
Bee pollen is a popular nutritional supplement
that builds the immune system and provides energy for the entire
body. It contains 35% protein, 55% carbohydrate, 2% fatty acids and
3% minerals and vitamins. It is high in B-complex and vitamins A, C,
D, and E. It also contains lecithin, beta-carotene,
selenium.
This combination of elements make bee pollen an
excellent source of anti-oxidants. Research studies and clinical
tests have demonstrated that bee pollen has an immunizing effect,
enhances vitality, and can counteract the effects of radiation and
chemical toxins.
Used as an immune system builder, Bee Pollen
is thought to have the ability to correct body chemistry and
eliminate unhealthy conditions. It is considered to have the ability
to throw off poisons and toxic materials from the body. Radiation
and chemical pollutants are known as the most severe stressors to
your immune system. Side effects of radiation treatment decreases
the body's production of blood cells and nutrients in the
blood.
Bee pollen is rapidly absorbed into the blood stream
and stimulates immunological responses. It has proved beneficial for
nausea, sleep disorders, and urinary and rectal disorders following
radiation treatment.
Athletes often use this supplement to
help increase their strength, endurance, energy and speed. Bee
pollen aids the body in recovering from exercise, returning
breathing and heart rate to normal, and improves endurance for
repeat exertion. It provides energy, stamina and strength as well as
improving mental and physical reactions.
Those who do taxing
mental work also can see benefits from this natural energy food. Bee
pollen can relieve brain fatigue and improve alertness. This can
increase your capacity for intense concentration and enable longer
periods of work without becoming tired. Stress can use up vitamins
quickly and bee pollen can relieve stress and anxiety by replacing
essential nutrient reserves in the body.
Many people with
allergies have found relief by ingesting bee pollen. It reduces the
production of histamine which can cause allergic responses such as
hay fever. It can strengthen the respiratory system and provide
protein that can help the body build a natural defense shield
against allergic responses.
Bee pollen has an effect on blood
pressure and sexual function. People who suffer from low blood
pressure can be subject to deficiencies in the sex glands. Pollen
increases blood pressure especially when taken with kelp and may
increase hormone levels and sexual strength.
Weight loss also
may occur as lecithin, an ingredient in bee pollen, increases the
speed calories are burned and stabilizes poor metabolism. It aids in
the digestive process and the assimilation of nutrients. Bee pollen
may also relieve anemia, cerebral hemorrhage, colitis and
constipation. |