Graminex®

Graminex® is a world leader in producing high-quality, research-backed flower pollen extracts.

Graminex is brand of flower pollen extracts. These extracts are used in supplements and other natural health products aimed at improving prostate concerns and other health needs. This Graminex review details its potential advantages over plain flower pollen extracts:

• Patented. Graminex follows a unique process of producing flower pollen extracts. It is important to note that just because Graminex is patented, does not always mean it is superior in quality and effectiveness.
• Clinically researched. Graminex has been examined in several human studies, suggesting its prostate, sexual health, menopause, and other benefits. The evidence is not conclusive, but it looks promising.

Overview

Graminex is a brand of flower pollen extracts. Flower pollen is the powdery substance found in flowers that contains a wide variety of nutrients including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, and carotenoids. Also known as bee pollen and cernilton, flower pollen extract is popular for helping with prostate issues. In addition, it used for many other health concerns, including liver, immune, skin, and menopausal health.

Graminex is produced by an American company of the same name. Established in 1997, Graminex is a world leader in producing flower pollen extracts. The company sources the flower pollen from corn, rye, and timothy grass grown on their own 8,500-acre piece of farmland in Ohio, which is then processed in a nearby facility. Graminex extracts come in different varieties:

• Graminex G60, a water-soluble extract standardized to contain a specific level of amino acids
• Graminex GFX & NAX, which are standardized to a specific amount of phytosterols and are primarily used in dietary supplements, functional foods, and skincare products
• Graminex G63, their most popular flower pollen extract, which is made of G60 and GFX extracts at a 20:1 ratio

Aside from selling these raw ingredients to other manufacturers for use in supplement, pharmaceutical, food, animal health, and skincare products, Graminex also uses them to produce their own line of flower pollen products. Their most popular, research-backed supplement is PollenAid, which contains clinically-effective doses of Graminex G63 and is mainly used to relieve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Graminex stands out from other flower pollen extracts for being solvent-free and having clinical research evidence for its health benefits.

Graminex Nutritional Supplement Uses

Graminex’s flower pollen extracts are used in a wide variety of supplement products sold worldwide. The most common supplement categories include:

Prostate Health Supplements

Graminex is most widely utilized in prostate support supplements. These products are chiefly aimed at improving symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate inflammation (prostatitis) in older men. Studies show that both generic and branded forms of flower pollen extract – including Graminex – can alleviate the symptoms of prostate issues, and might even be able to directly reduce the size of the prostate. However, these claims are yet to be fully proven by human evidence.

Immune System Supplements

Graminex also has the potential to be used in immune system supplements because flower pollen has shown some immune benefits. For example, studies have found that flower pollen can improve allergies, protect against the common cold, and boost overall immunity.

Liver Supplements

Several studies have demonstrated that Graminex and other flower pollen extracts can have liver benefits, such as protecting it from damage caused by alcohol. As such, Graminex can theoretically be used in liver supplements.

Read more: Liver Supplements Guide

Skin Supplements

Graminex and other flower pollen extracts contain a wide range of natural compounds that can be beneficial to the skin, including carotenoids, vitamins, and minerals. For example, carotenoids such as lutein have been shown to naturally accumulate in the skin and help protect it from UV light damage. For this reason, some skincare products aimed at improving the skin’s health and appearance include Graminex in their formula.

Read more: Skin Supplements Guide

Menopause Supplements

Aside from being a popular male sexual health remedy, flower pollen also has some potential for female sexual concerns. More specifically, research indicates that flower pollen extracts can alleviate common symptoms of menopause, such as night sweats and insomnia.

Graminex Research

Human Research

Studies of Graminex flower pollen extracts report improve of prostate, urinary, and sexual health-related conditions.

Graminex-containing product appears to improve pain and other symptoms of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome

This randomized, controlled study compared the efficacy of ibuprofen to DEPROX 500, a product that contains Graminex alongside B vitamins – for alleviating chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). A total of 133 men were given two capsules of DEPROX  or ibuprofen (600 mg, three tablets) daily for four weeks. In the DEPROX group, 75.6% of patients reported significant improvement in a prostatitis symptom index compared to only 41.3% in the ibuprofen group. The greatest improvement was in pain symptoms. In addition, the DEPROX group experienced fewer side effects than ibuprofen.

• The researchers concluded that “…treatment significantly improved total symptoms, pain and quality of life compared with ibuprofen in patients with CP/CPPS, without severe side-effects.” ¹

Graminex (375 mg pollen extract) may improve erectile dysfunction

This pilot study examined the effects of Graminex on erectile dysfunction (ED). A total of 13 men took Graminex G63 pollen extract daily (6 tablets, 375 mg pollen extract total) for 1-3 months. Nine men experienced symptom improvement, 3 had no change, and 1 patient worsened.

• The researchers concluded that “Our report this time studied the effect of Pollen extract as a supplement to improve ED.” ²

Graminex (375 mg pollen extract) may improve menopause symptoms

This study evaluated the benefits of Graminex for women experiencing symptoms of menopause. Six women took Graminex G63 pollen extract daily (6 tablets, 375 mg pollen extract total) for 1-3 months. The treatment improved DHEA (steroid hormone) by an average of 14% in 4 women, and also improved menopause symptoms by an average of 54% in 4 women.

• The researchers concluded that “It can be considered that the improvement observed in indeterminate complaints was due to the amino acids, vitamins, and mineralcomponents of the pollen extract which in the body assisted the promotion of metabolism.” ³

Graminex (375 mg pollen extract) appears to alleviate prostatitis

This pilot study evaluated the benefits of Graminex pollen extract for prostatitis. Ten men were given G63 pollen extract daily (6 tablets, 375 mg pollen extract total) for 1-3 months. Nine men experienced an improvement of prostatitis symptoms as judged by the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), with scores dropping from an average of 15 to 11.

• The researchers concluded that “The Average subject age was 66.1 ± 5.7, and 9out of 10 patients saw improvement with a dropin IPSSscore.” ⁴

Graminex Dosage

• Most research studies use 375 mg dosages of Graminex G63 extract
• Standalone burdock supplements typically provide x 10 mg dosages
• Multi-ingredient burdock supplements usually use x mg dosages
• General dosage taken from the Research Page for your assigned Ingredient
• Any other observations or points of interest related to dosage