5 Vorteile von Bienen für Ihre Gesundheit 

Bist du begeistert von Bienen?

According to Rosie Bleet, wilding evidence ecologist at Kent Wildlife Trust, from the first buzz of a bumblebee in the spring to the perfect circular holes in leaves made by leafcutter bees, these charismatic creatures have always been a source of fascination to humans.

Warum sind Bienen wichtig? 

They may be fascinating, but why are bees important?

"Bees are incredibly important for the pollination of our crops and wildflowers, along with our other wild pollinators such as moths and hoverflies," explains Bleet.

By moving pollen from flower to flower and fertilising them, bees allow plants to multiply and spread. When it comes to the food crops we rely on, 85-95% of the UK’s insect-pollinated crops depend on wild pollinators - of which wild bees are the largest group. Honeybees, which are mostly managed by humans in hives, also make a significant contribution - pollinating the remaining 5-15%.¹

Bleet says that we often hear that bees need our help and it's true that there is a general downward trend in the abundance of bees.

"This is largely caused by habitat loss and the resulting lack of food - flowers, fewer places to nest, and fewer places to spend the winter," she notes." Other factors such as pesticide use - especially insecticides, for example, neonicotinoids - can also have negative impacts on our bees and other pollinators."

Wie beeinflussen Bienen Menschen? 

As important pollinators, the health of the bee population has a direct effect on our own health. In fact, when it comes to environmental and human health, there are several noteworthy benefits of bees. We've divided these into five key health benefits that show how these unique insects impact our own natural resources and wellbeing.

1. Lebensmittelsicherheit  

Bees are so heavily involved in crop pollination that you have them to thank for every third mouthful of food you eat.⁴ When we think of food crops, it's easy to only think of fruits and vegetables, but the range of food made available to us through pollination is much more wide-reaching - for example, nuts, oats, and grains are found in everything from porridge to bread and soups.

Experts are concerned that losing too many bees will de-stabilise global food supplies, making their distribution more precarious. What’s more, as crops visited by pollinators have 32% more variation,⁵ the decline in bees could lead to Ernährungsbedingte Mangelerscheinungen in unserer Ernährung da der Zugang zu vielen nährstoffreichen Nutzpflanzen abgeschnitten wird.

2. Die Kosten der Ernte  

In financial terms, the pollination services of bees and other insects contribute to around £690 million worth of crops in the UK every year.¹ Counter-acting the loss of wild bees with manual farming methods would cost Britain an estimated £1.8 billion annually.³

Diese alternativen Anbaumethoden sind zeitaufwendig und teuer, und dies könnte einen enorm negativen Einfluss auf lokale und globale Wirtschaften haben. Es gibt verschiedene mögliche Folgewirkungen, darunter financial instability and associated mental health issues.

3. Tierwelt und Wohlbefinden

We don’t just need bees to pollinate plant crops. Bees pollinate wildflowers, securing the growth of a huge range of plants that provide healthy habitats and food supplies for hundreds of species. A healthy environment underpins many essential human needs.

4. Honig  

There are, of course, some more direct benefits of bees. Many honeybee colonies are managed by humans in hives because they produce honey. Aside from upgrading your morning porridge, honey has potential health benefits because of its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.

Honig wurde auch Zeigt sich in der Linderung des nächtlichen Hustens bei Kindern, allowing them to rest.⁶

However, beware the over-sold claims that honey is a miracle food - honey cannot be considered a good source of nutrients for humans in amounts we can healthily consume. Honey is a sugar, and The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends eating no more than two to three tablespoons of sugar each day.⁷

5. Andere Bienenprodukte 

Honig ist nicht das einzige Bienenprodukt, das Menschen verwenden. Auch andere Substanzen sind in Medikamenten und Nahrungsergänzungsmitteln zu finden, wobei jedoch zu beachten ist, dass weitere menschliche Studien erforderlich sind, um ihre gesundheitlichen Vorteile genau zu bestimmen.

Wie können Sie helfen, Bienen zu schützen? 

"Small actions can make a big difference," says Bleet. "You can find out more about how you can help by taking a look at our Wildbienen-Aktionspaket."

Alongside other useful advice and fascinating facts, the Wildlife Trust's pack contains practical tips for supporting bees.