One of the best known products made by bees, after miel is undoubtedly the pollen, which is a popular health by-product as it represents a great nutritional supplement, but also has medicinal capabilities used by the natural medicine since ancient times, among which is the regulation of high cholesterol.
El pollen is used by bees as food and beekeepers can collect it by using special screens designed to trap pollen when bees enter their hives. Bee pollen contains numerous vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, and trace elements.
Devotees of using pollen as nutritional supplement state that it offers numerous health benefits and according to Natural News, this nutritional compound is effective for reduce cholesterol, but also provides health benefits such as increasing energy levels, improving digestion, improving sports performance and stimulating metabolism, which favors the pérdida peso, according to North Carolina State University.
The effectiveness of bee pollen for health is not yet accepted by all health agencies, so the University of Utah states that currently the medical uses of bee pollen have not been scientifically established. Also, the New York University Medical Center it also considers that the scientific evidence is insufficient. However, bee pollen has been used for decades as a nutritional supplement and is considered to be helpful in some circumstances.
To account for: Bee pollen can cause allergic reactions in susceptible people, for which it is recommended to consult a professional before starting to consume it, as well as to consider and discuss its usefulness for high cholesterol, such as a diet adequate and a regular exercise program.
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