Alive Foods Bee Pollen

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Active Bee Pollen
Bee pollen is a perfectly balanced "Wonder food" that is of high nutritive value. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, protein & amino acids. It has many health benefits that are released during digestion. The nutrients in Bee pollen are easily absorbed making it the ideal supplement for people of all ages and conditions of health.

Bee pollen contains:
· Every vitamin known, although B12 is low
· Up to 40% protein, with a complete spectrum of amino acids
· At least 25 trace elements, including all essential elements
· 2-3 grams of fats per ounce. Most of the fats are essential fatty acids with 70% omega 3, 3-4% omega 6, 16-17% menstruated & saturated
· Numerous active enzymes & co enzymes
· Rich amounts of carotenoids, bioflavonoids & phytoestrogens

Vitamins: Provitamin A, B-1 Thiamine, B-2 Riboflavin, B-3 Niacin, B-6 Pyridoxine, Pantothenic acid, Biotin, B-12 (cyanocobalamin), Folic acid, Choline, Inositol, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Rutin
Minerals: Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulphur, Sodium, Chlorine, Magnesium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Iodine, Zinc, Silicon, Molybdenum, Boron, Titanium

The amino acids present are:
· Cysteine 3.4 mg per gram Alanine 12.3 mg per gram
· Valine 12.1 mg per gram Leucine 16.1 mg per gram
· Iso Leucine 10.5 mg per gram Histidine 5 mg per gram
· Phenylalanine 10 mg per gram Serine 12.4 mg per gram
· Threonine 10.1 mg per gram Lysine 10.7 mg per gram
· Methionine 5.7 mg per gram Arginine 8 mg per gram
· Aspartic acid 22.8 mg per gram Tyrosine 7.6 mg per gram
· Glutamic acid 23.7 mg per gram Proline 21.8 mg per gram
· Glycine 10.3 mg per gram Tryptophan 2 mg per gram

Why take Bee Pollen?
Pollen is the richest & most complete food in nature, containing a wide variety of essential vitamins, minerals, enzymes, protein, amino acids, as well as other non-isolated & identified trace elements.
What is Pollen and what association does it have with bees?
Pollen is a very fine powder, distinctive to the flower that it comes from. It is the very core of nature. It is where all life begins. Making it a perfect addition to your daily health program.
A lot of people are concerned about taking Bee pollen because they have an allergy to Bees, however the only relation Bee pollen has to bees is that the bees collect the pollen from the flower & carry it to the bee hive, where it is collected.

What is in Bee pollen?
It is approximately 25% complete protein, containing at least 18 amino acids. It contains high levels of iron, zinc, magnesium & copper, is extraordinarily rich in most of the B vitamins & contains only a few calories per serving.
What are the benefits of taking Bee Pollen?
Scientific studies have shown that a regular consumption of bee pollen can dramatically increase your energy levels & stamina, build up your immunity - increasing your resistance to disease. Easily absorbed Bee Pollen's beneficial effects are noticed quickly, helping you to maximize your health and vitality. It contains naturally occurring antioxidants.
Who would benefit from taking Bee pollen?
We believe that everyone will benefit from taking Bee pollen. It does not matter if you are young, old, a child, pregnant; breast feeding or unwell - Bee pollen is an extremely rich, totally natural, easily absorbed, perfectly balanced "Super Food".