Propolis is a mixture of beeswax and botanical compounds, produced by bees. It may be associated with metabolic, cognitive and immune improvement.

Clinical Study:

Propolis supplementation improves glycemic and antioxidant status in patients with type 2 diabetes: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

Results:

Propolis treatment can be helpful as a diet supplement in patients with type 2 diabetes through improvement in glycemic status, reduction in insulin resistance and amelioration in antioxidant status.

Study Citation:

Afsharpour, F., Javadi, M., Hashemipour, S., & Koushan, Y. (2019). Propolis supplementation improves glycemic and antioxidant status in patients with type 2 diabetes: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Complementary therapies in medicine, 43, 283-288.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0965229919300330?via%3Dihub