An evidence-based systematic review of bee pollen by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration
Ulbricht C, Conquer J, Giese N, Khalsa KP, Sklar J
Published in Journal of Dietary Supplements
Methodology
Evidence-based systematic review with written and statistical analysis of the scientific literature on bee pollen covering pharmacology, kinetics, interactions, adverse effects, toxicology and dosing.
Key Findings
Human clinical evidence for bee pollen is sparse and of low quality across all reviewed indications, while documented adverse effects include allergic and anaphylactic reactions.
Conclusions
Bee pollen use is supported mainly by tradition and preclinical work rather than robust human trials, and safety cautions apply for pollen-allergic individuals.
Limitations
Review published in 2009 with no meta-analysis; underlying trials small and heterogeneous.
Supplements Studied
An evidence-based systematic review including written and statistical analysis of scientific literature, expert opinion, folkloric precedent, history, pharmacology, kinetics/dynamics, interactions, adverse effects, toxicology, and dosing.
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Funding
Natural Standard Research Collaboration
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