Debunking the Organic Bee Pollen Myth!

Ever wondered how all these products in the health food stores get these organic labels?

You don’t have to wonder anymore because I am here to set the record straight. All natural and organic don’t mean the same thing, and this is especially true of bee pollen.

Myth is a word that is similar to “rumor” in that part of it might be true, but the other half is up for discussion.

Not all bee pollen is organic, and this article will tell you why.

What Organic Means

These days you see the word organic on a lot of food products, herbs and nutritional supplements, but do we really know that they are organic?

Is it simply a myth that it is best to eat organic foods and use organic supplementation in your diet or are all foods and supplements created equal?

The word “organic” means that food is grown without any manmade products or additives like pesticides, fertilizers and insecticides. It could also refer to anything else that is used to help grow fruits and vegetables that is chemically based that we don’t have listed here. The tough part is trying to source where things come from, and that includes ingredients for just about everything in the grocery store.

Keep in mind that organic can also mean different things in different countries, and in the United States and China it could mean that the foods are not grown genetically modified, but perhaps they could still use pesticides which are dangerous. In New Zealand this isn’t the case at all, and everything there is truly organic.

Clearing Up the Myth on Raw, Organic Bee Pollen

Just because bee pollen is good for you it doesn’t mean that all brands of bee pollen are good for you.

Should someone tell you that bee pollen is all good for you that really is a myth. Only raw, organic bee pollen is good for you and that means the real, organic bee pollen without anything added to it including treatment with pesticides.

High industry countries like the United States and China are thick with pollution in the air from all of the factories, and as that floats through the air it settles on all the plants which in turn affects the bee pollen negatively.

These two countries also permit the use of pesticides and insecticides, and in China pesticides are used in mass quantities to cover the fields.

New Zealand is the only country in which the use of pesticides and insecticides is outlawed, and the only farming standard is “organic”. That’s right; organic farming is the only standard in New Zealand, and it comes as no surprise when you discover the those who live in New Zealand have a longer life span and are generally healthier.

New Zealand’s South Island

The South Island region of New Zealand in particular is the best part of New Zealand to live in and grow vegetation. This is why Xtend-Life chooses to gather and manufacture their bee pollen in the South Island region of the country.

With more than 1,800 species of flowers and no industry to pollute the air, the bee pollen gathered here is the most pure and potent bee pollen available today.

The population is also low in the South Island region which means that there are fewer emissions from vehicles, and there is little chance that there are people smoking in mass quantities. This part of New Zealand is essentially “quiet” in every sense, and is the best place to plant vegetation and harvest bee pollen for good health.

New Zealand’s GMP

One other important fact that makes New Zealand the best place to gather and manufacture pure, organic bee pollen is that New Zealand runs on GMP or what is known as Good Manufacturing Practice. This means that everything from produce to pharmaceutical grade items is mandated by this practice.

The GMP principles are enforced heavily, with inspections taking place on a regular basis to ensure that the collection or gathering of bee pollen is pure, and that it is transported properly as well from field to plant. Any containers that are used are appointed through the GMP standards, and any equipment used to manufacture bee pollen must also be approved and inspected on a regular basis.

This is all done to remain in line with the quality standards, and to ensure that the bee pollen you purchase has not been tainted, or affected by chemicals in any way. The inspection continues all the way through packaging and shipping to be absolutely sure that it is all done in keeping with these purity standards.

The End Result

Ultimately, the truth is that all too often the term “all natural” gets thrown around because it sounds good, and as long as 30% of what is in a product is natural, it doesn’t matter what makes up the other 70% of the product. Being a label reader is the key to knowing what you are really buying.

Also remember to source everything you buy, and be sure to ask questions if you don’t know. Many times the labels on bottles will have a phone number that you can call and ask the manufacturer directly, so feel free to do so.

In conclusion, the idea that all bee pollen is the same is a myth, and you have to be careful and educate yourself on what the word “organic” means, and what the standards are for the country you live in.

Not all countries have the same organic standards. Xtend-Life is the purest form of bee pollen available, and it is truly organic in nature. Those who doubt the standards of this country can check in with New Zealand’s government, and what you discover about this country’s products will be a pleasant surprise!