Propolis and pollen: why men over forty need the bee's products

PROPOLIS — NATURE'S DEFENCE
Bees use propolis to protect the hive: it is a resin with a pronounced action against microbes. It contains trace elements that matter for the composition of the blood, and it helps the body's defences work more actively — studies have noted an increase in the production of antibodies, the protective particles that act against microbes and their poisons. The older medical literature also noted its pain-relieving effect.

Pollen — a concentrate of nourishment

Flower pollen is protein, vitamins, enzymes and minerals at a density found in no ordinary food. Its strength lies in support: in exhaustion, in fatigue, in recovery after illness. It is not a stimulant that whips you along, but nourishment that gives the tissues building material.

Why men over forty in particular

Professor Alain Caillas gave men an important piece of preventive advice: after the age of forty, take bee products regularly — propolis and bee pollen above all. The aim of this approach is long-term support for the prostate gland and for the whole body — support begun before problems appear, not after.

Where to begin

Start small: bee products are concentrated, and the body needs time to get used to them. Pollen — begin with a few granules, dissolved in the mouth before a meal. Propolis — in the forms sold in trusted places by beekeepers. The exact schedules and dosages for courses I give in my books — in the same place as the rest of the system of support after forty.

A word of caution

Bee products are a strong allergen. If you have any reaction to honey or to bee stings, do not experiment without a doctor. If you have chronic illnesses, check with your doctor before taking them.