The bees collect pollen for its proteins. Both honey and pollen are used by bees as food.The bees work enormously in a very short period of time. They need a highly caloric diet in order to satisfy all their nutritious needs. The pollen is used to feed the young baby bees, thus determining the population increase within the hive.The pollen supporters claim that it has a miraculous force to rejuvenate and strengthen the human organism. Due to its antioxidant properties, the pollen strengthen the immune system. The antioxidants are used to deactivate the free radicals extant in our body. The pollen is often used by athletes to increase their stamina, energy and speed. It is used in many loosing weight diets, in order to correct a possible chemical disequilibrium.