Soaking bee pollen in lemon juice?

Hi,

I chew my bee pollen but I have read that more benefits are derived from the pollen if it is soaked overnight in lemon juice so the cell wall breaks down----do you think this is true?
Thanks in advance !

Donna

Hi Donna,
Great question. I am not totally convinced that soaking pollen for 12 hours is necessary for everyone. I do find that it helps those who have impaired digestion of some kind (those who suffer from Irritable Bowel, Crohns, Colitis, Gas & Bloating etc). It certainly won't hurt the bee pollen or you. On the other hand, it is well known that pre-soaking certain nuts and seeds helps those who have a hard time digesting them. So even though pollen is not a nut, it is food for thought. I personally believe that if you chew your raw pollen, the human digestive tract is quite capable of breaking down the outer shell of the pollen granule and releasing the valuable nutrients into your G.I. tract. What I suggest is that you try both soaking your pollen and not. Then observe how you feel and make a decision based on how your body responds.

Bee healthy ~ Angela