What is special about bee pollen for horses?
When horses have the opportunity to graze, they are able to eat flowers which contain pollen. Pollen contains more living enzymes than any other part of a plant so it is considered the most nutritious part. Bee pollen is a natural source of: • Vitamins: provitamin A, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B4 (group), B12 (cyanocobalamin), vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, pantothenic acid, biotin, folic acid, choline, and inositol • Minerals: calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sulphur, sodium, chlorine, magnesium, iron, manganese, copper, iodine, zinc, and boron • Enzymes, Co-Enzymes, Proteins, Amino Acids, and other nutrients What are some other benefits of bee pollen? • It may help airbourne allergies and runny eyes. • It may help performance horses by increasing endurance. • It may help breeding horses by increasing vitality. • It may help horses in stressful situations. • It is especially beneficial to horses that do not have access to pasture. What are some sources of