Scientific Effect
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.
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Ingestion of propolis (>12 months) protected against cognitive decline...
Results
"Propolis as an adjuvant to non-surgical periodontal treatment: a clinical study with salivary anti-oxidant capacity assessment."
Study Citation
Giammarinaro, E., Marconcini, S., Genovesi, A., Poli, G., Lorenzi, C., & Covani, U. (2018). Propolis as an adjuvant to non-surgical periodontal treatment: a clinical study with salivary anti-oxidant capacity assessment. Minerva stomatologica, 67(5), 183-188.
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Use of a 2% typified propolis rinse was equivalent to a positive control rinse during a 21-day no-hygiene period.
Results
"The effectiveness of propolis on gingivitis: a randomized controlled trial."
Study Citation
The effectiveness of propolis on gingivitis: a randomized controlled trial.
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