Bees And Pollen

Updated: 16th April 2023

There is pollen, and there's 'bee pollen'. 

Pollen is found on or inside flower heads, and is a very important source of protein and nutrients for bees. 

'Bee pollen' is often vaunted as a 'super food'.  It's the pollen gathered by honey bees, gathered from the beehive by beekeepers.

All About Bee Pollen

• Bee Pollen Side Effects: From mild to severe allergies and intolerance
  Bee Pollen Side Effects: Warnings to consider before taking bee pollen. Different symptoms of reaction to look out for. Know when to seek medical advice.
  
  
• Can Bee Pollen Aid Weight Loss? A Look At The Scientific Research
  Bee Pollen And Weight Loss - is there any evidence that bee pollen can help you to lose excess weight, or act as a weight loss aid? Or is it just marketing?
  
  
• Bee Pollen Nutrition: Its Value Compared With Other Foods
  Nutritional content of bee pollen: carbohydrate, fat, protein, anti-oxidants, enzymes and other minerals in bee pollen, and comparisons with everyday foods.
  
  
• Bee Pollen For Allergies: What Is The Rationale And Alternatives?
  Bee Pollen For Allergies - Here, we look at the theory and evidence for using bee pollen for allergies – especially food intolerance.
  
  
• Interrogating Health Claims: Example - Bee Pollen
  Bee Pollen - before you believe any claims you read about its special superfood properties, just think about it!
  
  
• What is Bee Pollen?
  What is Bee Pollen? Is it good for you? Links to information regarding claimed benefits and nutrition. Is bee pollen a 'Super Food'?
  
  
• Health Benefits Of Bee Pollen
  Are there any health benefits of bee pollen to humans, or is it just hype? An honest interrogation of the claims and research used to support them.
  
  
  
• How To Take Bee Pollen
  Information about how to take bee pollen, with links to further detail about formats, bee pollen nutrition, and a look at the benefits of bee pollen.

More pollen related topics

• Why Do Bees Need Nectar And Pollen?
  Why do bees need nectar and pollen – and how do they use it? A look at this question from the perspective of different types of bees.
  
  
• What Is Pollen?
  What is pollen? A definition of pollen, the different types of pollen, plus links to information about pollination
  
  

• Pollen Stain Removal
  Tips for pollen stain removal - how to remove and how to prevent pollen staining your clothes, garments and furniture.
  
  
• How Do Bees Collect Pollen?
  Pollen may stick to the hairy bodies of bees, and depending on species, may be carried back to the nest on hind legs, beneath the abdomen or in the crop.
  
  
• Fennel Pollen And Nectar
  Fennel Pollen - Bees love fennel! How to grow it, gather it, and the many uses of fennel seeds and pollen.
  
  
• Pollen Count Today
  What’s The Pollen Count Today? Find out your local pollen count by geographical area. Mold count also available. Also, take a look at these hay fever tips.

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