General Dosage
5-15g granules or 500-1500mg extract daily, starting with a small test dose
Maximum dose: 20g granules daily (higher doses not studied for safety in humans)
Bee Pollen Dosage Guide
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Dosage Recommendations
General recommendation: 5-15g granules or 500-1500mg extract daily, starting with a small test dose
Timing: Best taken in the morning or before meals; always start with a tiny dose (a few granules) to test for allergic reaction • Take with food for best absorption.
Dosage by Condition
General health / antioxidant support
5-10g granules or 500mg extract dailyEmerging
Allergy support (desensitization)
Start with a few granules, gradually increase to 10-15g dailyPreliminary
Immune support
10-15g granules or 1000-1500mg extract dailyEmerging
Energy and nutrition
5-15g granules dailyPreliminary
Skin health / anti-inflammatory
500-1000mg extract dailyPreliminary
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| General health / antioxidant support | 5-10g granules or 500mg extract daily | Emerging |
| Allergy support (desensitization) | Start with a few granules, gradually increase to 10-15g daily | Preliminary |
| Immune support | 10-15g granules or 1000-1500mg extract daily | Emerging |
| Energy and nutrition | 5-15g granules daily | Preliminary |
| Skin health / anti-inflammatory | 500-1000mg extract daily | Preliminary |
Upper limit: 20g granules daily (higher doses not studied for safety in humans)
Timing & Absorption
Best taken in the morning or before meals; always start with a tiny dose (a few granules) to test for allergic reaction
Best taken with food for optimal absorption.
References
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