Cracked Cell Wall RAW Pollen Powders

The Low Temperature, Cracked Cell Wall Difference

In their natural, unprocessed form, flower and tree pollens, including all bee pollen, are largely indigestible to humans. This also applies to unprocessed pine pollen. The primary challenge lies in the tough outer layer of the pollen's cell wall, known as the exine, which is composed of sporopollenin. To transform our RAW Pine Pollen™ into a potent supplement, it must be made digestible.

Overcoming Nature's Defense Mechanism

Sporopollenin is one of the most chemically inert and biologically resistant polymers known. It is designed to protect the pollen during its journey for plant reproduction. This robust outer shell prevents the breakdown and absorption of the nutrients contained within by the human digestive system.

The Digestibility of Pine Pollen

Beneath the exine lies the intine, a softer layer made of cellulose and pectin, which are more easily digestible. However, the protective properties of the exine layer mean that even the nutrients within the intine remain inaccessible unless the exine is breached.

Specialized Processing for Optimal Nutrition

To overcome this protective barrier, RAW Flower Pollens—including RAW Pine Pollen™ (Pinus massoniana), RAW Brassica Flower Pollen (Brassica oleracea var. italica), RAW Camellia Flower Pollen (Camellia sinensis), and Sacred Lotus Flower Pollen (Nelumbo nucifera)—undergo a specialized low-temperature air fracturing process. This meticulous method effectively cracks the tough exine, significantly enhancing the digestibility of these pollens to over 99%, as confirmed by laboratory analyses. This crucial processing step ensures that the full nutritional spectrum of RAW Pollens is made available and bioaccessible, optimizing the health benefits they can provide.

Enhanced Prebiotic Benefits

The low-temperature air fracturing process not only improves the bioavailability of the nutrients in the pollens but also enhances their prebiotic properties. By breaking the exine and exposing the intine, this method increases the accessibility of cellulose and pectin—prebiotic fibers that support the growth and activity of beneficial gut bacteria. These fibers are fermented by the gut microbiota, leading to improved gut health and enhanced immune function.

Prebiotics can help support gut health by:

• Enhancing the growth and maintenance of beneficial gut bacteria.
• Promoting digestive health and potentially improving gastrointestinal conditions.
• Supporting the immune system through the health of the gut environment.

The cracked cell wall processing not only guarantees maximum nutritional uptake from RAW Flower Pollens and RAW Pine Pollen™ but also enhances digestive health by fostering a balanced gut microbiome. This dual approach is central to our commitment to providing high-quality, bioactive products designed to support comprehensive health and promote overall wellness.

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