It’s Pine Pollen season! . . Pine pollen has the following nutrients: protein. fatty acids. carbohydrates. minerals, such as calcium and magnesium. vitamins, such as B vitamins and vitamin E . . Pine pollen is also used to stimulate the immune system, boost brain health, support detox, promote weight loss, alleviate pain, and prevent some forms of cancer. What's more, pine pollen is sometimes marketed as an adaptogen—a natural substance used to increase your body's resistance to the negative effects of stress. . Pine pollen comes from a variety of species of pine tree, just a few of which include: Masson’s pine (Pinus massoniana) Chinese red pine (Pinus tabulaeformis) Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) You can find pine pollen in a variety of dietary and health supplements. It can come in powders, capsules, or tinctures. . #pinepollen #pinusmassoniana #pinustabuliformis #pinussylvestris #forage #magnesium #proteinshake #minerals #bvitamins #fattyacids #calcium #vitamine #plantsofinstagram #treesofinstagram #wildnutrition (at Long Beach, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-FrUXyh7W1/?igshid=4csatkalvv3z