topicPropolis Cardiometabolic Randomized Trial
claimCardiovascular diseases and diabetes are associated with significant mortality, morbidity, and economic burden, highlighting the need for alternative preventive strategies.
evidence level1
citationNorouzzadeh M (2025)
sourceDosage exploration of the effects of honey and its derivatives on cardiometabolic outcomes: an overview of systematic reviews and GRADE-assessed updated meta-analysis.
topicPropolis Cardiometabolic Randomized Trial
claimHoney bee products, including honey, royal jelly, and propolis, are considered potential interventions for managing cardiometabolic risk factors.
evidence level1
citationNorouzzadeh M (2025)
sourceDosage exploration of the effects of honey and its derivatives on cardiometabolic outcomes: an overview of systematic reviews and GRADE-assessed updated meta-analysis.
topicPropolis Cardiometabolic Randomized Trial
claimRandom-effect pairwise analysis combined trial findings, while dose-response and influence analyses assessed result robustness.
evidence level1
citationNorouzzadeh M (2025)
sourceDosage exploration of the effects of honey and its derivatives on cardiometabolic outcomes: an overview of systematic reviews and GRADE-assessed updated meta-analysis.
topicPropolis Cardiometabolic Randomized Trial
claimGiven that the function of propolis is to support the sterility and health of the beehive, the protective properties of the bioactives found in propolis can provide significant benefits for human health [,].
evidence level3
citationBraakhuis Andrea (2019)
sourceEvidence on the Health Benefits of Supplemental Propolis
topicPropolis Cardiometabolic Randomized Trial
claimThe variety of compounds and phytonutrients found in propolis somewhat explains the range of biological properties reported, from antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immune modulating, skin healing, skin aesthetic, cancer protection and anti-cavity among others [].
evidence level3
citationBraakhuis Andrea (2019)
sourceEvidence on the Health Benefits of Supplemental Propolis
topicPropolis Cardiometabolic Randomized Trial
claimA study of New Zealand propolis found 70% of the flavonoid content was pinobanksin and pinocembrin [], much higher than samples from Brazil, Uruguay and China [].
evidence level3
citationBraakhuis Andrea (2019)
sourceEvidence on the Health Benefits of Supplemental Propolis
topicPropolis Cardiometabolic Randomized Trial
claim1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 7 7 Propolis, referred to as bee glue, is produced by bees in the construction and maintenance of their hives.
evidence level3
citationBraakhuis Andrea (2019)
sourceEvidence on the Health Benefits of Supplemental Propolis