Editing Bee pollen (section)

==Use as a health supplement==
Bee pollen has been touted by [[herbalism|herbalists]] as a treatment for a variety of medical conditions. Bee bread is rich in micronutrients, minerals, and phenolic compounds.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2021-10-12|title=Stingless Bee-Collected Pollen (Bee Bread): Chemical and Microbiology Properties and Health Benefits|doi=10.3390/molecules26040957 |doi-access=free |last1=Mohammad |first1=Salma Malihah |last2=Mahmud-Ab-Rashid |first2=Nor-Khaizura |last3=Zawawi |first3=Norhasnida |journal=Molecules |volume=26 |issue=4 |page=957 |pmid=33670262 |pmc=7917892 }}</ref>

Potential risks of consuming bee pollen include contamination by fungal mycotoxins, pesticides, or toxic metals.<ref name=":0" /> Bee pollen is safe for short term use, but for those with pollen allergies, allergic reactions may occur (shortness of breath, [[Urticaria|hives]], swelling, and [[anaphylaxis]]).<ref name="webmd">{{cite web|title=Bee Pollen Benefits and Side Effects|url=http://www.webmd.com/balance/bee-pollen-benefits-and-side-effects|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140416180636/http://www.webmd.com/balance/bee-pollen-benefits-and-side-effects|archive-date=April 16, 2014|access-date=April 16, 2014|publisher=[[WebMD]]|quote="after years of research, scientists still cannot confirm that bee pollen has any health benefits", "medical research has not shown that bee pollen is effective for any of these health concerns"}}</ref> Bee pollen is not safe for pregnant women and should not be used during breastfeeding.<ref name="webmd"/>  The [[Food and Drug Administration]] has warned against the use of some bee pollen products because they are adulterated with unapproved drugs including [[sibutramine]] and [[phenolphthalein]].<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/BuyingUsingMedicineSafely/MedicationHealthFraud/ucm325537.htm | title = Public Notification: "Zi Xiu Tang Bee Pollen Capsules" Contains Hidden Drug Ingredient | publisher = [[Food and Drug Administration]] | date = October 24, 2012 | access-date = April 16, 2014 | archive-date = April 16, 2014 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140416175439/http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/BuyingUsingMedicineSafely/MedicationHealthFraud/ucm325537.htm | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm392163.htm | title = FDA warns consumers not to use Zi Xiu Tang Bee Pollen capsules | publisher = [[Food and Drug Administration]] | date = April 7, 2014 | access-date = April 16, 2014 | archive-date = January 28, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170128162817/http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm392163.htm | url-status = dead }}</ref>