Local (London ON) Bee Pollen

Bee pollen is a mixture of flower pollen, nectar, enzymes, honey, wax and bee secretions.  It is generally considered safe; however, if you have a bee allergy (or are unsure) do not ingest.

Bee pollen has gained traction in the health community because it’s loaded with nutrients, amino acids, vitamins, lipids and over 250 active substances.  In fact, the Federal Ministry of Health in Germany recognizes bee pollen as a medicine!

Many studies have examined the health effects of bee pollen and found promising results.

Bee pollen is loaded with a wide variety of antioxidants, among them flavonoids, carotenoids, and quercetin.

Animal studies have shown that bee pollen extracts can lower blood cholesterol levels, especially “bad” LDL cholesterol (12Trusted Source, 13Trusted Source).

Research has shown that it may reduce the severity and onset of allergies.