Extensive research suggests that both genders (♀ & ♂) would be wise to ensure they maintain healthy levels of androgens (male hormones), which becomes increasingly important with each added year of aging. Androgens drop in everyone with age - which is why is having a reliable food source of phytoandrogens is vital. Traditional cultures such as the Native Americans used pine pollen much as we use wheat flour today.
Pine pollen is the golden dust made by the pine trees each spring. It is a potent source of natural phytoandrogens (male plant hormones), among many other phytonutrients, like vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants. It is the ancient, best-kept-secret of the wild pine forest to thrive and have longevity.
The rebuilding of tissues is an anabolic activity. As we age, the repair and regeneration of the bone, muscle, organ, brain, and the cardiovascular system naturally slows down. Symptoms of andropause include prostate issues, lack of stamina, and erectile dysfunction, with menopausal symptoms including hot flashes and mood swings. Male (♂) hormones regulate both of these conditions.
Healthy levels of androgens are essential to promote general health, reduce disease risk and cholesterol levels, enhance body composition, and optimize reproductive function in both men and women (yes, pine pollen is great for women too!).
There is an important link between low androgen levels and increased disease risk, obesity, and premature death.
The naturally occurring plant hormones in pine pollen can improve endocrine function without the side effects often associated with synthetic (or even bio-identical) pharmaceutical hormone medication.
There are precious few foods in the world that have these healthful androgenic hormones. Pine Pollen is a unique source, not a mere precursor (like wild yams), but identical in structure and function to the hormones produced by your body.
Hippocrates had it right - food is the ultimate medicine.
Pine pollen is rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and flavonoids - but truly stands out for its one-of-a-kind phytohormone profile. It has molecules known as ‘brassinosteroids’ that synergize with the bio-identical androgens.
Raw pine pollen powder is the best way to ensure you ingest the full spectrum of nutrients in this superfood. However, pine pollen tinctures, while not the best source of the natural vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients in the powder, offer the unique benefit of concentrated phytoandrogen doses, as well as enhanced bioavailability compared to the powder.
It’s easiest to consider the pine pollen powder as nature’s ultimate multivitamin, and the pine pollen tincture as a potent medicinal tonic. Please note that the pine pollen tincture contains organic alcohol, and may cause discomfort when held under the tongue.
To combat this, we recommend mixing 2mL of the tincture with a minute amount of water and holding this solution under the tongue for a minimum of one minute.