Bee Pollen

Claims, Benefits: Prevents allergic reactions.

Bottom Line: More likely to provoke than prevent them.

Full Article, Wellness Letter, September 2000:

Wellness Made Easy

Though they are often sold as a preventive for allergic reactions, bee pollen capsules are more likely to provoke than prevent them. Bee pollen is just flower pollen, probably with a little bee saliva mixed in. There's no way to know what kind of pollen—it could be ragweed or some other common allergen. Severe allergic reactions to bee pollen have been reported. In fact, bee pollen is useful only for bees—it's the main food of the drones in the hive.

UC Berkeley Wellness Letter, September 2000