When taken by mouth: Bee pollen is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when taken for up to 30 days. The biggest safety concerns are allergic reactions. Bee pollen can cause serious allergic reactions in people who are allergic to pollen.
What is the best way to consume bee pollen?
How to take bee pollen. Bee pollen is sold as natural granules you can measure out and take by the spoonful. You can also mix it into other foods like granola or yogurt or make smoothies with it. It generally has a bitter taste, although people who take it regularly seem to get used to it.Apr 4, 2019
Can you overdose on bee pollen?
Do not use different forms (tablets, liquid, tincture, teas, etc) of bee pollen at the same time without medical advice. Using different formulations together increases the risk of an overdose of bee pollen. Do not take topical (for the skin) bee pollen by mouth.Sep 23, 2021
Is bee pollen bad for your liver?
Other animal studies show that bee pollen antioxidants safeguard the liver against damage from several toxic substances, including drug overdoses. Bee pollen promotes liver healing as well ( 5 , 13 , 14 ).
How much bee pollen should I eat a day?
Recommended dosage
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Adult 20-40 g or 3-5 tbsp. per day
Children 15 g or 1-2 tbsp. per day
Can I put bee pollen in my coffee?
You certainly can take your bee pollen in your coffee but I'd suggest waiting a few minutes for the coffee to cool before adding the bee pollen as the boiling water may damage some of the delicate enzymes in the bee pollen.
Do you chew or swallow bee pollen?
It is okay to swallow bee pollen granules whole. By failing to initiate the digestive process through chewing, you will likely not digest them quite as well as if you had chewed them thoroughly. I do recommend chewing if possible. Many people don't like the taste of bee pollen and do need to swallow them whole.
How do you use bee pollen in tea?
- Boil fresh hot water.
- Once water has been boiled, place bee pollen and turmeric into your cup or mug.
- Pour water into cup or mug. ...
- Add your remaining ingredients of honey and lemon to give your tea some much needed sweetness.
- That's it!
Does bee pollen help with weight loss?
Weight Loss Well, not necessarily. Here's the thing—bee pollen may have earned a false reputation for aiding in weight loss because one type of bee pollen supplement did help users quickly lose weight.Apr 16, 2019
Is bee pollen good for energy?
It is also a natural energy enhancer (loaded with B vitamins), giving your body the boost it needs when feeling lethargic (I like to throw a teaspoon in my protein shake before I exercise to feel fully awakened)! Bee pollen even has anti-aging and beauty benefits!
Is bee pollen good for hormones?
Apparently bee pollen balances out hormonal fluctuations felt by peri-menopausal and menopausal women. However, caution is advised because this same positive effect in older women may cause hormonal imbalances in younger females. Bee pollen is a useful compound which can alleviate some things whilst enhancing others.Sep 9, 2019