Allergies — Scientific Studies

Pollen has been proven to help prevent or eliminate various symptoms of certain allergies. It has been tested for these benefits in Italy, Switzerland, China, Japan and Argentina, and has shown remarkable nutritional results under controlled clinical conditions.

Dr. Xiao Leng, M.D. of the Department of Allergy of the Peking Union Medical College Hospital, and a member of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, led a team of three other doctors studying the effect of oral pollen immunotherapy on allergy patients.[1]

The test subjects received oral pollen supplementation for only twelve weeks. No systemic side effects were reported by any of the participants. All of the people receiving oral pollen supplements experienced a significant decrease in their allergic responses. They also reported relief from symptoms for up to three months after stopping the oral pollen treatments. Of particular interest is the fact that none of the people receiving the placebo (fake) treatment in this double-blind study showed any improvement whatsoever in their allergic condition.

Dr. Leng reports that a similar study done by Dr. T.B. Tomasi demonstrated that it is possible to induce tolerance to many allergic substances simply by following a program of oral administration of pollen.[2]

Dr. Leng reviewed over forty-one separate medical studies on pollen as well as performing the above study with his team of professional researchers. Oral and sublingual immunotherapy has been used in Europe and also in the United States for many years, as reported by L.D. Dickey in the Journal of the American Medical Association.[3]

More than 10 medical clinical trials have proven the beneficial effect of oral immunotherapy.[1]

Oral administration of ragweed extracts has been used in the U.S. since the early 1900s to desensitize hayfever patients.[4]

The above reported scientific studies are a small portion of at least fifty-one studies on pollen and allergies which have reported favorable results in using pollen to help combat allergic reactions.

Certain allergies may be caused by fungi and bacteria on the outside of the pollen grain, and not the pollen itself. Swiss micronized pollen is hypoallergenic since it undergoes unique natural processes. ItÕs an established doctrine of science that small and low molecular weight molecules, like Swiss micronized pollen, are generally not allergens.

Swiss pollen also apparently works on helping relieve certain allergy symptoms by aiding the immune system in correcting whatever imbalance caused elevated histamine production in the first place. Through a phenomena known as persorption, some of the pollen ingested orally is believed to pass directly from the stomach into the bloodstream. This speeds up the process greatly, and accounts for the fact that pollen can be found in the blood, urine and spinal fluid within a few hours after ingestion.[5]

Pollen-allergenic people should still consult their physician before beginning a pollen supplementation program, however. Since it is free of harmful allergens and pesticide chemicals, even those who might be allergic to molds and bacteria occasionally found on bee pollen can better enjoy the benefits of Swiss pollen. For example, people highly allergic to hayfever allergens have taken Swiss micronized pollen without problems. It has actually helped reduce their hayfever symptoms.


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		P R E S E N T E D B Y Studies Demonstrating the Beneficial Effect of Micronized Flower Pollen on Allergies Reprinted with permission from a book titled SwissFlowerPollen: researched, written and published by the National Life Extension Research Institute. Pollen has been proven to help prevent or eliminate various symptoms of certain allergies. It has been tested for these benefits in Italy, Switzerland, China, Japan and Argentina, and has shown remarkable nutritional results under controlled clinical conditions. Dr. Xiao Leng, M.D. of the Department of Allergy of the Peking Union Medical College Hospital, and a member of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, led a team of three other doctors studying the effect of oral pollen immunotherapy on allergy patients.[1] The test subjects received oral pollen supplementation for only twelve weeks. No systemic side effects were reported by any of the participants. All of the people receiving oral pollen supplements experienced a significant decrease in their allergic responses. They also reported relief from symptoms for up to three months after stopping the oral pollen treatments. Of particular interest is the fact that none of the people receiving the placebo (fake) treatment in this double-blind study showed any improvement whatsoever in their allergic condition. Dr. Leng reports that a similar study done by Dr. T.B. Tomasi demonstrated that it is possible to induce tolerance to many allergic substances simply by following a program of oral administration of pollen.[2] Dr. Leng reviewed over forty-one separate medical studies on pollen as well as performing the above study with his team of professional researchers. Oral and sublingual immunotherapy has been used in Europe and also in the United States for many years, as reported by L.D. Dickey in the Journal of the American Medical Association.[3] More than 10 medical clinical trials have proven the beneficial effect of oral immunotherapy.[1] Oral administration of ragweed extracts has been used in the U.S. since the early 1900s to desensitize hayfever patients.[4] The above reported scientific studies are a small portion of at least fifty-one studies on pollen and allergies which have reported favorable results in using pollen to help combat allergic reactions. Certain allergies may be caused by fungi and bacteria on the outside of the pollen grain, and not the pollen itself. Swiss micronized pollen is hypoallergenic since it undergoes unique natural processes. ItÕs an established doctrine of science that small and low molecular weight molecules, like Swiss micronized pollen, are generally not allergens. Swiss pollen also apparently works on helping relieve certain allergy symptoms by aiding the immune system in correcting whatever imbalance caused elevated histamine production in the first place. Through a phenomena known as persorption, some of the pollen ingested orally is believed to pass directly from the stomach into the bloodstream. This speeds up the process greatly, and accounts for the fact that pollen can be found in the blood, urine and spinal fluid within a few hours after ingestion.[5] Pollen-allergenic people should still consult their physician before beginning a pollen supplementation program, however. Since it is free of harmful allergens and pesticide chemicals, even those who might be allergic to molds and bacteria occasionally found on bee pollen can better enjoy the benefits of Swiss pollen. For example, people highly allergic to hayfever allergens have taken Swiss micronized pollen without problems. It has actually helped reduce their hayfever symptoms. Return to top ___________________ Leng, X., et al., ÒA double-blind trial of oral immunotherapy for Artemisis pollen asthma with evaluation of bronchial response to the pollen allergen and serum-specific IgE antibodyÓ, Annals of Allergy, 64(1):27-31, 1990. Tomasi, T., ÒOral toleranceÓ, Transplantation, 29:353, 1980. Dickey, L., ÒSublingual antigensÓ, Journal of the American Medical Association, 217:214, 1971. Curtis, H., ÒThe immunizing cure of hay feverÓ, Medical News, p. 74., 1900. Hanssen, Maurice, ÒThe Healing Power of PollenÓ, Thorsons Publishers, Wellingborough, England, 1979.