Q. Consider the following two statements and select the correct option.
Statement I: Pollen consumption has claimed to increase the performance of athletes and race horses
Statement II : Pollen grains are rich in nutrients

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Solution:

• Pollen grains are rich in nutrients. It has become a fashion in recent years to use pollen tablets as food supplements.
• In Western countries, a large numbers of pollen products in the form of tablets and syrups are available in the market.
• Pollen consumption has been claimed to increase the performance of athletes and race horses.