What is Bee Bread ? By definition Bee bread is a natural product obtained from the fermentation of bee pollen mixed with bee saliva and flower nectar inside the honeycomb cells of a hive. Bee bread is considered a functional product, having several nutritional virtues and various bioactive molecules with curative or preventive effects.
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Bee bread or ‘perga’ isn't bread at all but a nutritious food made by bees for their young. In fact, it’s bee pollen that bees transform as a stable protein and vitamin-rich source of nutrition. Bee bread also has a positive effect on the immune system of healthy people. It also has antibiotic and antioxidant properties! Perhaps this is why myths that claim the Greek Gods consumed bee products for longevity and immortality
Not every beekeeper uses all the apitherapy products from his/her hive., For example I use propolis, honey, bees wax and bee venom . Some of other beekeepers will use all the above except bee venom but add royal jelly and add bee pollen/ bee bread
Besides the nutritional value of bee bread there has been extensive research and studies. Studies have identified over 300 components, including amino acids, essential fatty acids, polyphenols, minerals, and vitamins. Research has shown that bee bread extracts have antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, and even antitumoral properties. Additionally, they may help regulate blood sugar levels, reduce inflammation, and combat oxidative stress, making it a powerful ally for overall well-being.
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