Bee pollen and honey for the alleviation of hot flushes and other menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients
Munstedt K, Voss B, Kullmer U, Schneider U, Hubner J
Published in Molecular and Clinical Oncology
Abstract
Randomized crossover comparison of bee pollen versus honey for menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients.
Key Findings
Both bee pollen and pure honey improved menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients on antihormonal therapy, with no significant difference between them.
Conclusions
Symptom improvement occurred in both arms, so the honey control result argues against a specific bee pollen effect.
Limitations
No placebo arm, high dropout, small crossover sample, subjective endpoints.
Supplements Studied
Both bee pollen and pure honey improved menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients on antihormonal therapy, with no significant difference between them.
Outcomes Measured
Both bee pollen and pure honey improved menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients on antihormonal therapy, with no significant difference between them.
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