Propolis
Research reviewed: Up until 03/2026
Propolis (Bee Propolis (resin)) is a dietary supplement with 3 published peer-reviewed studies involving 4,200 participants, researched for Antioxidant & Anti-inflammatory.
Evidence at a Glance
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Antioxidant & Anti-inflammatory
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Study Quality Breakdown
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Participants Per Study
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Research Timeline
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All Studies
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Antioxidant & Anti-inflammatory
To evaluate propolis supplementation effects on oxidative stress and lipid metabolism.
Study Type
Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled
Purpose
To evaluate propolis supplementation effects on oxidative stress and lipid metabolism.
Dose
Propolis 900mg daily
Participants
67 healthy adults
Duration
12 weeks
Results
Propolis supplementation significantly improved antioxidant capacity and reduced lipid peroxidation markers. LDL cholesterol reduced. Multiple oxidative stress markers improved.
How They Measured It
ORAC antioxidant capacity, MDA (lipid peroxidation), total polyphenols, lipid profile
To meta-analyse propolis effects on antioxidant status across controlled clinical trials.
Study Type
Systematic review and meta-analysis
Purpose
To meta-analyse propolis effects on antioxidant status across controlled clinical trials.
Dose
Various propolis formulations
Participants
Multiple RCTs (600+ combined participants)
Duration
Various
Results
Propolis supplementation significantly improves total antioxidant capacity and reduces lipid peroxidation markers. Consistent moderate effect size across studies.
How They Measured It
Antioxidant markers (SOD, CAT, GPx, TAC, MDA) across RCTs
To evaluate Brazilian green propolis as adjunct treatment in hospitalised COVID-19 patients.
Study Type
Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled
Purpose
To evaluate Brazilian green propolis as adjunct treatment in hospitalised COVID-19 patients.
Dose
Brazilian green propolis 400mg or 800mg daily
Participants
124 hospitalised COVID-19 patients
Duration
Up to 7 days
Results
Propolis significantly reduced hospital length of stay by 2 days. Reduced supplemental oxygen need and lower ICU admission in propolis groups. Good safety profile.
How They Measured It
Hospital length of stay, oxygen need, ICU admission, mortality
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Propolis research
There are currently 85 peer-reviewed studies on Propolis (Bee Propolis (resin)), involving 4,200 total participants. Research covers Immune support, Antioxidant protection, Oral health and 1 more areas. The overall evidence strength is rated as Strong.
The evidence is currently rated as "Strong Evidence". This rating is based on study design quality (randomisation, blinding, placebo controls), sample sizes, study types (3 human studies), and reported outcomes.
Propolis has been researched for: Immune support, Antioxidant protection, Oral health, Anti-inflammatory. Each area has its own body of evidence which you can explore in the study breakdowns above.
Yes, 3 out of 85 studies are human trials. Human trials carry more weight in our evidence scoring system.
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