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Bee pollen’s been popping up everywhere — on health food menus, perhaps as an additive to your acai bowl — and you’re probably wondering, “Why on earth would I eat pollen?” As it turns out, bee pollen ...

Bee pollen contains protein, vitamins, and minerals. In humans, it may help regulate the immune system and promote wound healing. But, collecting it may adversely affect the health of the bees and ...

Victoria Beckham loves it, and so, apparently, does Kourtney Kardashian. It can be found in smoothies, on top of acai bowls, and in jars at farmers markets and health food stores throughout North ...

Flowering plants make pollen as their main way to reproduce. When bees are looking for nectar to make honey, they collect pollen and store it as food for the bee colony. Bee pollen has been used for ...

The options for a morning protein shake recipe continue to multiply. Of the many different types of protein powders available, each comes with its own unique flavor and benefits. (And sometimes: ...

While many online or anecdotal sources claim that bee pollen can help or eliminate allergies altogether, there is still no firm scientific evidence to support those claims. Share on Pinterest When ...

Allergy sources and content in bee pollen. Case reports of serious health consequences for the allergic from consuming bee pollen. Paltry scientific record on purported health benefits of bee pollen.