Bee pollen sensitivity in airborne pollen allergic individuals
Pitsios C, Chliva C, Mikos N, Kompoti E, Nowak-Wegrzyn A
Published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Methodology
Controlled skin prick testing study of five bee pollen extracts in 202 volunteers, of whom 145 were atopic patients with respiratory allergy and 57 were non-atopic controls, plus botanical and quantitative pollen grain analysis.
Key Findings
All bee pollen samples contained high concentrations of Oleaceae pollen and smaller amounts of anemophilous pollens, and cutaneous reactivity to bee pollen extracts correlated strongly with olive, grass and mugwort sensitivity.
Conclusions
Bee pollen retains allergenic potential and can provoke reactions in individuals sensitised to airborne pollens.
Limitations
Skin prick reactivity is a sensitisation marker rather than proof of clinical reaction to ingestion; single-country pollen sources.
Supplements Studied
Bee pollen retains its allergenic potential as demonstrated by strong cutaneous responses to bee pollen extracts.
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
Access Study
Disclosures
Funding
Not reported
This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen.