Propolis is most often used for Ear, Nose & Throat. The Examine Database covers Body Composition, Metabolic Health, and 1 other condition.

Propolis

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•Last Updated: October 13, 2024

Propolis is a waxy substance that is made by honey bees. It is touted as having many health benefits, such as a treatment for allergies and gastrointestinal problems.

Propolis is most often used for Ear, Nose & Throat. The Examine Database covers Body Composition, Metabolic Health, and 1 other condition.

2,962 participants in trials and 3 meta-analyses

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Last Updated:October 13, 2024

2,962 participants in trials and 3 meta-analyses

Examine Evidence Grades

BCold Sore Symptom Duration

Examine Database: Propolis

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Body Composition

7 Outcomes

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Metabolic Health

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Body Composition

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Propolis can improve cardiometabolic markers

In this meta-analysis of 22 randomized controlled trials in 1,164 male and female participants, supplementation with propolis improved a wide range of metabolic and cardiovascular health markers.

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A propolis-mangosteen extract for the treatment of gingivitis

Does propolis improve body composition?

Examine Database References

Blood glucose - Adeli S, Maroofi M, Pourteymour Fard Tabrizi F, Alipour B, Heidari M, Vajdi M, Abbasalizad-Farhangi MEffects of Propolis Consumption on Glycemic Indices and Liver Enzymes in Adults: A Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and valuation-assessed Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-analysis.Clin Ther.(2024 Aug 2)
Weight - Vajdi M, Bonyadian A, Pourteymour Fard Tabrizi F, Hassanizadeh R, Noshadi N, Alipour B, Abbasalizad-Farhangi M, Darzi M, Golpour-Hamedani S, Askari GThe Effects of Propolis Consumption on Body Composition and Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis.Curr Ther Res Clin Exp.(2024)
Cold Sore Symptom Duration - Rocha MP, Amorim JM, Lima WG, Brito JCM, da Cruz Nizer WSEffect of honey and propolis, compared to acyclovir, against Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)-induced lesions: A systematic review and meta-analysis.J Ethnopharmacol.(2022 Apr 6)