Bee Pollen
Research reviewed: Up until 03/2026
Bee Pollen (Apis mellifera pollen) is a dietary supplement with 2 published peer-reviewed studies involving 1,800 participants, researched for Antioxidant & Athletic Performance.
Evidence at a Glance
Strength is scored by study design, sample size, study type, and outcomes
Antioxidant & Athletic Performance
ModerateResearch Visualised
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Study Quality Breakdown
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Participants Per Study
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Research Timeline
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All Studies
Detailed breakdown of each trial. Click to expand.
Antioxidant & Athletic Performance
To assess bee pollen on antioxidant status and inflammation in competitive cyclists.
Study Type
Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled
Purpose
To assess bee pollen on antioxidant status and inflammation in competitive cyclists.
Dose
Bee pollen 600mg daily
Participants
32 competitive cyclists
Duration
6 weeks
Results
Bee pollen significantly improved antioxidant enzyme activities (SOD, CAT) and reduced exercise-induced oxidative stress. Lower post-exercise CRP and IL-6 levels observed.
How They Measured It
SOD, CAT, GPx, lipid peroxidation (MDA), CRP, IL-6
To evaluate bee pollen on exercise recovery and muscle damage markers.
Study Type
Randomised controlled trial
Purpose
To evaluate bee pollen on exercise recovery and muscle damage markers.
Dose
Bee pollen 750mg twice daily
Participants
30 healthy males
Duration
8 weeks
Results
Significantly reduced muscle damage markers (CK, LDH) after intense exercise bouts. Faster recovery time. Improved exercise performance during supplementation.
How They Measured It
CK, LDH (muscle damage markers), perceived exertion, recovery time
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bee Pollen research
There are currently 38 peer-reviewed studies on Bee Pollen (Apis mellifera pollen), involving 1,800 total participants. Research covers Energy & vitality, Antioxidant protection, Anti-inflammatory and 1 more areas. The overall evidence strength is rated as Strong.
The evidence is currently rated as "Strong Evidence". This rating is based on study design quality (randomisation, blinding, placebo controls), sample sizes, study types (2 human studies), and reported outcomes.
Bee Pollen has been researched for: Energy & vitality, Antioxidant protection, Anti-inflammatory, Athletic recovery. Each area has its own body of evidence which you can explore in the study breakdowns above.
Yes, 2 out of 38 studies are human trials. Human trials carry more weight in our evidence scoring system.
