Have you ever thought about what the single most important organism on the planet could be? Grass, trees, cows? Wrong. According to the scientific literature, bees are the most vital organism on the planet.
Bees provide humans with medicinal products and sweeteners, such as honey, royal jelly, and bee pollen. These products are greatly beneficial to one’s brain, digestive, and immune health, as they contain antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Vitamins and minerals are essential for one’s body to function properly, and antioxidants, polyphenols, and phytonutrients found in honey have many antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, bees provide humans with wax, which is used as an emulsifier and provides fragrance to soaps and shampoos; propolis, which also has a host of immune benefits, and can be used to treat allergies and skin conditions; and venom, which is used to treat inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatism. Bees also play a key role in the farming and production. One third of the world’s food production depends on bees (Food and Agricultural Organization). When animals and insects pick up pollen from flowers and spread it, they allow many plants, including agricultural crops, to reproduce (UN Environment Program). Thus, bees play a significant role in shaping the environment as we know it. Without them, there would be negative implications for the agricultural industry as a whole. In turn, effecting millions of people globally.