Bee Pollen has a variety of potential medical benefits, mainly due to its rich nutrients and bioactive substances. And the reasons why it has medical benefits. First of all, bee pollen is rich in nutrients: pollen contains protein, amino acids, vitamins (such as vitamin B group, vitamin C, vitamin E), minerals (such as iron, zinc, magnesium) and a variety of enzymes. These ingredients play an important role in maintaining good health and improving immunity.
Secondly, it is high in antioxidants: pollen is rich in antioxidants such as flavonoids and polyphenols. These antioxidants help neutralize free radicals in the body, reduce oxidative stress, and prevent damage associated with aging and chronic diseases (such as heart disease and cancer).
Anti-inflammatory effect: Certain components in pollen (such as flavonoids and unsaturated fatty acids) have anti-inflammatory properties. They can help reduce inflammatory responses in the body and help relieve symptoms of inflammatory diseases (such as arthritis).
Strengthen the immune system: Studies have shown that pollen can enhance the function of the immune system. It can increase the activity of white blood cells and promote the production of antibodies, thereby helping to fight infection and disease.
Improve digestive function: The enzymes and fiber in pollen can help improve the function of the digestive system. They help promote food digestion and nutrient absorption, and relieve symptoms of indigestion such as constipation.
Regulate metabolism: The active ingredients in pollen can help regulate blood sugar and blood lipid levels, thereby reducing the risk of metabolic syndrome (such as diabetes and hyperlipidemia).
Anti-allergic effect: Although pollen itself is a trigger for some allergic reactions, certain types of pollen (such as bee pollen) are thought to help reduce the symptoms of pollen allergies. This is because they may reduce allergic reactions by gradually adapting the immune system to small amounts of allergens.
At the same time, the screening of pollen is an important step to ensure its quality and purity, especially when used for medical and health purposes. Usually the screening of bee pollen has the following steps:
- Collecting pollen
Source selection: Choose a pollution-free environment to collect pollen, avoiding the influence of chemical pesticides, heavy metals and other pollutants.
Beehive collection: If it is bee pollen, usually by setting a screen at the entrance of the beehive, the pollen balls carried by the honey bees will be scraped off by the screen and collected in a dedicated pollen collector.
- Preliminary screening
Mechanical screening: Use a coarse screen or a vibrating screen to screen the pollen collected initially to remove large impurities such as insects, plant residues and larger particles.
Wind selection: Through airflow sorting, use the difference in specific gravity between pollen and impurities to remove light impurities such as dry leaves and lighter debris.
- Fine screening
Fine screening: Use a fine screen to further screen to ensure the uniformity and purity of pollen particles. This step usually uses screens with different apertures and performs multiple screenings as needed.
Photoelectric screening: Use photoelectric detection equipment to automatically screen out unqualified pollen particles based on differences in color and shape.
- Removal of microorganisms
Sterilization: Use ultraviolet rays, ozone or low-temperature freezing to sterilize pollen, remove possible microorganisms, and ensure the hygiene and safety of pollen.
- Drying and storage
Low-temperature drying: In order to maintain the nutrients in pollen, low-temperature drying is usually used to reduce the moisture content of pollen to less than 5% to prevent mildew and nutrient loss.
Sealed packaging: The dried pollen should be sealed and packaged in time to prevent moisture and oxidation. Store in a cool, dry, and light-proof environment to extend the shelf life.
- Quality testing
Nutritional component testing: Test the nutrients such as protein, vitamins, and minerals in pollen to ensure that the expected nutritional standards are met.
Contaminant testing: Test the heavy metals, pesticide residues, microorganisms and other harmful substances in pollen to ensure that it meets safety standards.
- Product classification
Grading by use: Pollen is graded according to its particle size, purity, nutritional components, etc. to meet different market needs.
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