Thanks for the warning. I heard about the pollen from my beekeeping instructor. He sells it. Gets it from his hives in pollen traps. His wife said he doesn't take any medicine just a handfull of pollen every day. The guys healthy as horse. I read up on it and there was an article saying bee pollen was a perfect food etc and it provides all sorts of health benefits. I heard if you take some
local bee pollen every day a month prior to and during allergy season it will help your body adjust and prevent allergies. I've never heard anything bad yet about the pollen. I know too much of anything can be dangerous though. I wonder if you could have a reaction to the various components in the pollen like the pollen collected from certain plants and trees could have toxic properties for humans but not the Bees. Was he taking pollen from local beekeeper or mass produced bottled stuff? Also some beekeepers put pesticides in their hives. Wonder if the pollen got contaminated? I took pollen a few times a week last year no problems but it was late in the season to know if it would prevent allergies. Was planning to try some every day this year like a morning vitamin. My instructor doesn't use the pesticides so I'm safe there. He beleives in healthy bees through good bee stock no chemicals. As far other reasons. I'm curious now. Thanks for the heads up! Maybe someone can explain why pollen could cause a bad reaction. I'll look it up now see what I can find online. Virginia Wolf
Ok so it's like taking too many vitamins can be too much Also People sometimes have a bad reaction so you have to test it on yourself and then gradually build up your intake
One ounce of bee pollen (4 tablespoonfuls) is equivalent to three cooked meals in terms of nutrient content.
Benefits seem great
Heres some info from this link
http://www.alternativescentral.com/beepollen.htm
A dosage of from 15 to 20 grams (one-half ounce) will usually meet the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for adults. Approximately 30 to 32 grams are necessary in order to anabolically strengthen and tone a person, whereas anywhere from 15 to 20 grams are essential for the proper maintenance of good health in active adults.
Children from 3 to 5 years of age require 12 grams of pollen, while those from 6 to 12 years need 16 grams daily.
The daily dose can be increased up to 35 grams (1 ounce equals 28 grams), considering the differences in age, weight and overall state of health. This dosage will also provide greater preventative maintenance against a lack of essential amino acids.
Do not begin using bee pollen with a dose larger than 1 tablespoonful, twice a day. After one week, gradually increase the dosage from 1 tablespoonful up to 4 tablespoonfuls (1 tablespoonful equals approximately one-fourth ounce). One ounce of bee pollen (4 tablespoonfuls) is equivalent to three cooked meals in terms of nutrient content.
While this small dosage acts as a mild hypotensive, it also possesses stimulant properties and may upset your gastro-intestinal system if taken in large quantities during the initial stages (due to its powerful cleansing effects).
Bee pollen should be consumed in its pure form at least 30 minutes before meals, especially if it is being used for the purpose of losing excess weight. It can also be mixed with honey, thereby producing a candy substitute if made into cakes and dried under direct sunlight. Pollen also becomes a healthy substitute for mother's milk when combined with nut milks, such as almond milk. It can also be blended into fruit or vegetable dressing, or you can dissolve pollen in your favorite herb tea, fruit or vegetable juice (e.g., pineapple and tomato juice blend well together). Pollen may also be sprinkled onto ice cream, granola, sandwiches or salads, or take a banana and dip it directly into the pollen. You may also wish to dissolve 1 teaspoonful of pollen and 1 teaspoonful of honey in a cup of hot water and drink before breakfast.
Pollen may be consumed in its natural pellet form, or it may be pulverized by the use of a blender or coffee grinder in order to incorporate it into butter, jam, or a mixture of butter and honey.
Bee Pollen should never be purchased in powder, tablet or capsule form, as any commercial pulverizing process of pollen is usually accompanied by a certain amount of adulteration. Pollen will usually ferment within 24 hours if it is moist and not refrigerated.
Heat will normally decrease the health value of bee pollen, as is the case with nearly all foods.