Pollen

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Pollen is a product that bees collect from various flowers.

It is the richest natural food in proteins, vitamins, essential amino acids, hormones, enzymes and other useful ingredients for our diet. Pollen is high in rutin, known as vitamin R (60 mg/100 gr of pollen), which increases the resistance of capillary vessels, thus protecting the body from cerebral hemorrhages.

Pollen contains gonadotropin hormones, which are biologically active substances that act directly on the genital glands of both men and women. Spermatogenesis in men and the normal development of follicles in women are significantly determined by the presence of these hormones.

Pollen helps with mental function, strengthens heart contractions, has a diuretic effect. Pollen improves appetite for this reason and It is particularly recommended for cases of:

Weakness and general weakness of the body.
Weight loss
Intestinal disorders.
Psychosis and neurasthenia
Memory loss
Poor metabolism

Pollen improves the condition of people with mild allergic manifestations and helps them to gradually acquire resistance (immunization). It has a beneficial effect on the prostate and improves the treatment of prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate). Pollen is rich in cystine, an amino acid that positively affects hair growth and hair color. Pollen significantly alleviates and reduces the problems of menopause.

Pollen gives well-being, increases self-confidence and improves sexual condition.

It contains biologically active substances that positively affect water metabolism, control appetite, fat deposition in the body, the function of the ovaries and the adrenal gland, and generally promotes good physical condition of the body. The healthiest and longest-lived people in the world are the inhabitants of the Himalayas, the Caucasus in Russia and Mount Vikabomba in Ecuador. Most of them use pollen in their daily diet.

How much pollen should we eat per day:

Thirty-five grams of pollen (one tablespoon) per day covers our daily needs for proteins, vitamins and trace elements.
Pollen consumption should start with a small amount until the stomach gets used to it. A teaspoon daily for about a week and a gradual increase to a tablespoon is recommended.
Pollen consumption should continue without interruption for 4-6 months depending on the needs and reaction of each individual.
Pollen is consumed as is or dissolved.