The chestnut tree, or Castanea Sativa, belongs to the large botanical family Fagaceae, like the beech or the oak.

The chestnut tree is a very reliable source of pollen on sunny days.

Chestnut pollen is first collected by bees and then collected from the heart of the beehive.

Composition

The composition of chestnut pollen depends in particular on where it is grown. However, its metabolic richness is unanimous:

• Proteins
• Fibres and carbohydrates in general
• Fatty acids, half of which are unsaturated, including the essential linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids.
• Essential amino acids: tryptophan, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, phenylalanine, threonine, valine, histidine, methionine, cystine.
• Minerals and Trace Elements: Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Selenium, Molybdenum, Cobalt
• Polyphenols: kaempferol, luteolin, isorhamnetin, ...
• Vitamins C, E, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B9 (folic acid), B12 (cobalamin)
• Phytosterols

This composition has a very strong antioxidant power, from which chestnut pollen derives most of its benefits.

Indications

• Menopause
• Depression
• Improving wound healing
• Hypercholesterolaemia
• Limiting total cardiovascular risk
• Protective effects on gut flora
• Antioxidant

The different forms

Chestnut pollen is available in dried, fresh or fresh frozen form.

The latter has the advantage of retaining all its properties and is easy to store.

Dosage

There is no official dosage yet.

However, it is advisable to take chestnut pollen regularly as a long-term treatment.

One tablespoon per day is recommended.

The dose should be reduced for children.

Precautionary measures

People who are allergic to chestnut pollen should be cautious.

Also, the hormonal effects of chestnut pollen should encourage you to consult a health professional before consuming it, especially in women who have suffered from breast cancer.