What are pollen season supplements?
Pollen season supplements are dietary supplements designed to support your body during pollen season, a period when 20-30% of the population suffers from pollen allergies. (1)
These supplements often contain a combination of natural ingredients.
The pollen season
Pollen are microscopic grains produced by trees, grasses and herbs to reproduce.
Pollen concentrations in the air are highest during the pollen season. This is usually in spring and summer, but due to climate change, higher temperatures, and air pollution, the pollen season is getting longer. (2)
Hay fever
For people with hay fever, the pollen season can cause unpleasant symptoms. Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, is an allergic reaction to these pollens.
When someone with hay fever comes into contact with pollen, their immune system overreacts, as if it were a harmful substance, such as a virus or bacteria. This leads to the production of histamine, among other chemicals, which cause the symptoms of hay fever.
The most common symptoms are sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, itchy eyes, nose, throat or ears, watery eyes, and fatigue.
What active ingredients are in anti-pollen supplements?
Fortunately, there are a number of plants and other naturally occurring substances that can help with pollen spikes.
These natural ingredients are often added to supplements against pollen, where they support the immune system and are good for the respiratory tract , such as Maximmuun (with Quercetin, among others) and Propolis (various antioxidants).
These powerful substances can be found in our natural pollen supplements:
Propolis
Powerful antioxidant and supports resistance.
Propolis is a natural resinous substance produced by bees. It is rich in a wide range of nutrients, including bioflavonoids, amino acids, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and other valuable substances.
This unique combination of nutrients makes propolis a powerful nutritional supplement with numerous benefits for overall health.
Quercetin*
Supports the immune system and is good for the absorption of (among other things) zinc.
Quercetin is one of nature's most powerful antioxidants and protects cells in our body against oxidative damage
Selenium*
Good for the immune system.
Selenium is an essential mineral that helps strengthen the immune system and plays an important role in the proper functioning of the thyroid gland.
Zinc*
Good for the immune system.
Selenium is an essential mineral that helps strengthen the immune system and plays an important role in the proper functioning of the thyroid gland.
(*) Our Maximmuun supplement contains a unique combination of quercetin, selenium, and zinc that work together to support your immune system. This formula was developed based on the latest scientific insights. Suitable for long-term use, based on natural ingredients.
Tips for recognizing pollen peaks
Anyone who suffers from a pollen allergy knows that avoiding being outdoors during a pollen peak helps control sneezing attacks and a runny nose.
But how do you know if there is pollen in the air?
- Did you know there are pollen apps ? These apps predict when there's a pollen peak in your area. This allows you to adjust your outdoor activities, such as a camping trip, accordingly.
- If you pay attention to nature's signals, you can also estimate when a peak is coming. Look at the flowering periods of local trees, grasses, and herbs. Pollen peaks often coincide with the flowering of these plants.
- If you expect high pollen levels outside, use HEPA air filters in your home, which are designed to remove small particles like pollen from the air. (3)
Sources Used
- Hoyte, FCL, & Nelson, H. S. (2018). Recent advances in allergic rhinitis. F1000Research , 7 , 1333. https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.15367.1
- D'Amato, G., Murrieta-Aguttes, M., D'Amato, M., & Ansotegui, I. J. (2023). Pollen respiratory allergy: Is it really seasonal? World Allergy Organization Journal , 16 (7), 100799. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.waojou.2023.100799
- Park, K. H., Sim, D. W., Lee, S. C., Moon, S., Choe, E., Shin, H., Kim, S. R., Lee, J., Park, H. H., Huh, D., & Park, J. (2020). Effects of Air Purifiers on Patients with Allergic Rhinitis: a Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Study. Yonsei Medical Journal , 61 (8), 689. https://doi.org/10.3349/ymj.2020.61.8.689
