Bee pollen is the pollen that bees collect from flowers to use as a food source. It has high amounts of protein and has been used to lower cholesterol and weight. It can be taken as a pill, powder, or eaten plain.
There are no advised doses for bee pollen.
There is not enough data to support that bee pollen is helpful in treating health problems. We will review future studies as they are published.
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It is likely safe for people without pollen allergies to take bee pollen for a short time. Not enough studies have been done to say whether it is safe to use for a long period.
Interactions
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Last reviewed July 2019 by EBSCO NAT Review Board Eric Hurwitz, DC
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