Bee Pollen Diet Supplements..Fact or Fiction?

If you want the nutrient content of bee pollen get bee pollen granules. They go good in protein shakes and smoothies. And, it is a whole food more than a supplement. It doesn't have wacky ingredients either.

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I have heard that taking Bee Pollen Granules is good for you- never heard of the supplement. The granules you actually get at a health food store are supposed to be very high in vitamins and considered a super food. My father in law has bee hives and he extracts from the hive. I have heard it gives you more energy which could contribute to weight loss. I have read that you need to be careful and start with one granule to see if you have a reaction. I have only taken one or two so far, so I can't comment on any "results."

I bought a lb of bee pollen granules and now I'm addicted. I've heard that they are about 40% protein and have vitamins, minerals, hormones and enzymes. It's considered a superfood.

If you try them you are supposed to try a few granules at first to see if you have an allergic reaction.

Hi everyone.
I began taking bee pollen,Durham's Queen's Delight (Royal Jelly 1000mg, Propolis 600mg, Beepollen 1500mg), because I read it could help with migraine headaches. After suffering with the headaches for 30 years and countless tests, prescriptions, preventatives, and Dr. visits I didn't feel I had anything to lose. I've been taking the above for over a month now and not one migraine. I usually have 3 a month. Coincidence? Don't know, but I'm not going to stop to find out. As far as weight loss, not so much. Energy? Even level of energy all day. No crashing mid afternoon.
Good luck!

I always wondered what i was adding to yogurt, i thought it was plant stuff, not bee pollen (it got brought back from turkey)

Apparently it helps with asthma.

im going to go get a spoon!

I have a co worker/friend that started taking the bee pollen capsule "zi xiu tang" and she lost 15 lbs in 4 weeks. She didn't change her diet and was about to move so she wasn't really exercising. Not only could everyone else at work and myself see the difference but it was drastic.

It won't help with weightloss - but it might help with hayfever. I hear that local honey is supposed to be good for that too.....

xi zui tang probably contains zero bee pollen. The FDA put out a consumer alert about it this past October--here's what it says:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use “Zi Xiu Tang Bee Pollen Capsules,” also referred to as “Zi Xiu Tang Beauty, Face & Figure Capsule,” a product promoted and sold for weight loss and body reshaping. This product is promoted on www.zixiutangsuccess.com, and possibly sold in some retail stores.

FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that “Zi Xiu Tang Bee Pollen Capsules” contains sibutramine. Sibutramine is a controlled substance that was removed from the market in October 2010 for safety reasons. The product poses a threat to consumers because sibutramine is known to substantially increase blood pressure and/or pulse rate in some patients and may present a significant risk for patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, or stroke. This product may also interact, in life-threatening ways, with other medications a consumer may be taking.

Consumers should stop using this product immediately and throw it away. Consumers who have experienced any negative side effects should consult a health care professional as soon as possible.
Health care professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:

Just to reitierate: there is no safe, magic pill for weight loss

That's what was in the meridia that nearly killed me.

Hi all! I started taking it right before Memorial day after seeing that a friend of mine had lost 45 pound in a few months on it. I was skeptical but since I knew her personally and could see the results myself I decided I'd give it a try. I don't take the recommended two pills a day most days which helps to stretch how far a bottle goes since it is so expensive and 1 pill a day gives me enough of the effect that I've lost just over 12 pounds in about 6 weeks. I am sure I could lose faster if I exercised at all or I took the recommended two pills a day but slow and steady is just fine with me. I was about 181 when I started and about 168 now. I want to get down to 155 so I'm hoping another 2 months and I'll come off them.
As for side effects I haven't had too many. I do find myself in the bathroom more often if I eat fattier foods but nothing crazy or that limits my activities. I never really got that energy boost people talk about but I also don't get jittery or anything like that. It does make my mouth dry (some days more than others for whatever reason) but this for me has been really positive since I always struggle to drink water and this encourages me to drink it.
What it does most for me is curb my eating. I still eat whatever I want and haven't modified my diet but I eat less of it. And I still do get hungry but now mostly at meal times and not all day long. And when I eat I find that I get full much faster than I normally would. And for me my biggest weak spot (especially after a night of drinks) is eating after the kids go to bed. This has pretty much stopped that. So now I find on a normal week day when I'm not eating extra bad and not drinking beer and wine I'll lose steadily. Over a weekend when we'll have lunches out, BBQ food, chips and dip, etc and beer/wine this was usually my gaining time but now I generally stay at the same weight.
It is expensive but since I don't have to stay on it forever I'm ok with that. I know for sure I wouldn't be where I am now and certainly wouldn't be losing still (summer is always when I gain) without it.