#31 Pine Pollen, Hormones & Longevity with Dr. Saeid Mushtagh

#31 Pine Pollen, Hormones & Longevity with Dr. Saeid Mushtagh

From Wild Herbs with April by April Punsalan

March 25, 2026 · 1h 0m

About this episode

This episode explores the benefits of pine pollen for hormones and longevity with Dr. Saeid Mushtagh.

What if one of the most powerful longevity “superfoods” was literally falling from trees around you? In this episode, I sit down with naturopathic doctor Dr. Saeid Mushtagh to explore the science, tradition, and real-world benefits of pine pollen, a potent plant ally known for supporting hormones, energy, and longevity. From its roots in traditional Chinese medicine to modern clinical insights, this conversation dives deep into how pine pollen influences the HPA axis, supports anabolic health, and may help combat the chronic stress patterns of modern life. You’ll also learn how to harvest, preserve, and use pine pollen safely, and why freshness matters more than species. In this episode, you’ll learn: 00:00 – Teaser & Intro 01:51 – Meet Dr. Saeid Mushtagh 03:04 – The origin story of the Canadian Pine Pollen Company 13:59 – Pine pollen & longevity: what it is & why it's a superfood 18:55 – How to harvest & store pine pollen at home 22:12 – Balancing hormones, reducing cortisol & improving sleep 29:35 – How pine pollen supports adrenal gland health 31:01 – Anabolic health, aging & why hormones decline over time 37:16 – The key enzymes in…

People in this episode

Host: April Punsalan

Guest: Dr. Saeid Mushtagh

Topics covered

  • pine pollen
  • hormones
  • longevity
  • traditional medicine
  • health benefits
  • stress management

Keywords

  • pine pollen
  • longevity
  • hormones
  • traditional Chinese medicine
  • anabolic health
  • stress
  • gut health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Canadian Pine Pollen Company

Places: Canada

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