Worker bees collect from plants
- Pollen baskets
Wide range of sources
- Bees need a mixed diet
Protein source for the bees
Need to trap pollen for collection (5- mesh)
Uses
- Nutritional supplement
- Protect against radiation exposure (boost blood cell count)
- Chronic prostatitis (presumed anti- inflammatory and anti-androgen effects; Elist 2006)
- Potential allergen to humans