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Bee Pollen
Bee Pollen
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BASIC INFORMATIONBee pollen is the microscopic male seed in flowering plants.
Chemicals this supplement contains: Some vitamins, minerals and
amino acids. Bee pollen is expensive and provides inadequate,
uncertain quantities of nutrients.
KNOWN EFFECTS
No beneficial effect in the body has been proved.
Miscellaneous information:
Available in injectable form and capsules.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Acts as anti-aging agent.
Energizes body.
Regulates bowels.
Treats prostate problems.
Helps weight control.
Renews skin.
Reduces risk of heart disease and arthritis.
Relieves stress.
Boosts immunity.
Inhibits cancer.
Decreases allergy symptoms.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Pregnancy:
Problems in pregnant women taking small or usual amounts have
not been proved. But the chance of problems does exist. Don't use
unless prescribed by your doctor.
Breast-feeding:
Problems in breast-fed infants of lactating mothers taking
small or usual amounts have not been proved. But the chance of
problems does exist. Don't use unless prescribed by your doctor.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any supplement is
hazardous.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
references.
For symptoms of toxicity: See Adverse Reactions, Side
Effects or Overdose Symptoms section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
| Signs and symptoms : |
What to do: |
| May cause allergic reactions in |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
| those sensitive to pollens. Mild |
immediately. |
| allergic response is |
| characterized by itching, pain |
| at injection site and swelling |
| occurring in 24-48 hours |
| Life-threatening anaphylaxis may |
Yell for help. Don't |
| follow injection--symptoms |
leave victim. Begin CPR |
| include immediate severe itching, (cardiopulmonary |
| paleness, low blood pressure, |
resuscitation), mouth to |
| loss of consciousness, coma mouth breathing and external |
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cardiac massage. Have someone |
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dial "0" (operator) or 911 |
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(emergency). Don't stop CPR |
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until help arrives. |
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From Complete Guide to Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements by H. Winter Griffith, M.D. Copyright by Putnam Publishing
Group. Electronic rights by Medical Data Exchange.
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