All Natural Bee Pollen

By definition all natural bee pollen is essentially the materials that bees gather when they collect plant matter for use in making their hives and making honey. More specifically, it is entomophile pollen; male seed from the stamens of flowers.

People gather the pollen from the bees as they enter their hives to deposit their collections, using a screen device that brushes it off of their legs. Bee pollen must be harvested from bees and cannot be artificially manufactured. There is currently no way to create a comparable product in a lab environment.

True all natural bee pollen will be a yellow-orange color, not too different from the color of unprocessed honey. The granules are about the size of the head of a pin.

Most who buy bee pollen use it as a nutritional supplement. It is a sought-after product because it contains:

• Vitamins, including D, E, C, A and the B complex
• Minerals, including calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc
• Protein
• Beta-carotene
• Enzymes

The supplement is said to help build speed and endurance and to strengthen the immune system. Note that since bee pollen is considered an herbal supplement, statements related to its benefits have not been validated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Also note that people that are allergic to bees or bee products should not try bee pollen or its byproducts.

There are any number of online sources where people can purchase bee pollen, whether as a powder, tablet or capsule. Some of these places are:

• Local Harvest, a site which specializes in natural and locally sourced foods, sells honeybee pollen granules in 8 ounce, one pound, and two pound bags.
• Durham’s Bee Farm sells both bee pollen capsules and bee pollen granules. Capsules come in 500 milligram bottles. A complex of bee pollen, propolis and royal jelly, known as Queen’s Delight, is also available.
• JoeBees is a good place for people that wish to stock up to shop. It sells free range bee pollen tablets in a six month supply. Those who don’t want quite as much can order a one month or three month batch instead.
• CC Pollen sells High Desert Bee Pollen in one pound bags. Again, this is the granule variety.

Taking all natural bee pollen as a supplement is pretty easy. Common doses are one teaspoon of granules per day for the typical adult and up to six teaspoons per day for athletes, including body builders and endurance runners. Those taking tablets need to follow the instructions on the container, as it depends on the amount of pollen each tablet contains.

Children can also take bee pollen. One recommended dose is four granules to start, building up to a half teaspoon every 24 hours. It’s best to consult the child’s pediatrician before starting him or her on the supplement.

For bee pollen to be considered certified organic it should come from ethically treated bees whose hives are not treated with pesticides. Some non-organic hives are also treated with antibiotics. There are several organic beekeeping farms in the United States. More information is available through the Organic Beekeeping Society.

Bee pollen is also a key ingredient in organic honey, as well as the following natural products:

• Soaps
• Beeswax candles
• Skin lotions
• Lip balms

There are also many other of such products on the market. One leading brand of natural bee products is Burt’s Bees, based out of North Carolina.

People who are strict vegans do not purchase bee pollen or other bee products because they feel that bees are exploited by being used for commercial purposes. Keep this in mind before purchasing such a product.

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