Can Humans Digest Pollen? Unlocking the Nutrients Within
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According to scientific research, the tough outer wall of pollen grains, known as exine, severely limits the human body's ability to fully digest pollen. This protective shell, made of a highly resistant biopolymer called sporopollenin, prevents access to the nutrient-rich core, meaning a significant portion of its contents are not absorbed when consumed raw.
