Cycling pine pollen and the rule of 5:2

Wild-crafted Pine pollen is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. However, it truly shines for its high content of plant hormones, particularly phytoandrogens. These plant hormones, known as brassinosteroids, mimic naturally occurring hormones.

Alcoholic extracts are the best way to absorb these types of hormones, and our unique dual extraction process in ethanol and glycerin concentrates these nutrients to improve their bioavailability.

But is there such a thing as too much pine pollen?

Dosing the pine pollen tincture depends on an individual's need. At 2-4 ml, 1-3 times a day, a 100 ml gold label pine pollen tincture tincture can last 8 to 50 days, depending on your dose. Let's say you are prepping for an athletic event; likely, you want to take a larger dose before the performance and in the weeks leading up to it. However, if you have pine pollen as part of a multi-herb and supplement regimen, you want to synergize a lower dose of pine pollen with the other herbs and nutrients.

The rule of thumb with any herb that supports your hormones is cycling. Cyclingis based on the principle that the body operates on positive and negative feedback loops.

When you provide natural or plant-based hormones to the body, these molecules will enhance their positive activity by influencing proteins and target sites on cell walls. However, there is a checkpoint with every push forward in a biological system. With continued support, the system becomes somewhat lazy. It's as if the chemistry says: there will always be an external source of support so that I will do less.

To avoid this process of creating negative feedback and thereby losing effectiveness, most herbs considered adaptogenic, including pine pollen, are cycled or pulsed to keep the body guessing.

The best way to cycle pine pollen is 5 days on, 2 days off, or if you are using it for athletic performance, then 5 weeks on, two weeks off.

Benefits of Cycling Pine Pollen

1. Prevents Tolerance: Cycling pine pollen can prevent the body from becoming too accustomed to phytoandrogens, which are plant-based compounds that mimic and support natural hormones like testosterone. This helps maintain their efficacy over time.

2. Supports Hormonal Balance: Pine pollen is rich in phytoandrogens, such as brassinosteroids, which can help balance hormones naturally. Cycling ensures consistent benefits without overwhelming the body's natural hormone production.

3. Enhances Overall Wellness: Regular cycling can optimize the body's response to pine pollen, enhancing its benefits for energy, vitality, and immune support.