ArticleEvidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM2017
The Role of Propolis in Oxidative Stress and Lipid Metabolism: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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- Dosage exploration of the effects of honey and its derivatives on cardiometabolic outcomes: an overview of systematic reviews and GRADE-assessed updated meta-analysis.Nutrition & diabetes · 2025Pooled it
- Propolis effects on blood sugar and lipid metabolism, inflammatory indicators, and oxidative stress in people with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Pooled it
- Propolis supplementation on inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Pooled it
- Propolis supplementation can reduce serum level of interleukin-6, C-reactive protein, and tumor necrosis factor-α: an updated systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis on randomized clinical trials.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2024Pooled it
- The effects of propolis on pro-oxidant-antioxidant balance, glycemic control, and quality of life in chronic kidney disease: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2023Trial
- Effect of propolis on mood, quality of life, and metabolic profiles in subjects with metabolic syndrome: a randomized clinical trial.Scientific reports · 2023Trial
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- The Effect of Iranian Propolis on Glucose Metabolism, Lipid Profile, Insulin Resistance, Renal Function and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial.Scientific reports · 2019Trial
- Propolis as an Adjuvant in the Healing of Human Diabetic Foot Wounds Receiving Care in the Diagnostic and Treatment Centre from the Regional Hospital of Talca.Journal of diabetes research · 2019Trial
- Propolis in Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders: Mechanistic and Clinical Insights-A Scoping Review.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Propolis alleviates brain tissue damage and oxidative abnormalities in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes.Journal, genetic engineering & biotechnology · 2026Article
- Health Effects of Bee Products: A Comprehensive Review.Food science & nutrition · 2026Review
- Propolis supplementation improves cardiometabolic health in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: findings from a GRADE-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs.Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders · 2025Review
- Effects of Propolis Supplementation on Metabolic Syndrome Indices, Isfahan, Iran, 2023: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.Health science reports · 2025Article
- Stingless bee propolis: a comprehensive review of chemical constituents and health efficacy.Natural products and bioprospecting · 2025Review
- Propolis: A Natural Substance with Multifaceted Properties and Activities.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- The comparative effect of propolis and chlorhexidine mouthwash on oral nitrite-producing bacteria and blood pressure regulation.Journal of oral microbiology · 2025Article
- Effects of Propolis Consumption on Liver Enzymes and Obesity Indices in Adults: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis.Current developments in nutrition · 2024Review
- The effects of MIND diet and propolis supplementation on metabolic syndrome: A randomized controlled clinical trial.Heliyon · 2024Article
- Effects of MIND diet and propolis supplementation on metabolic syndrome indices and cognitive function among patients with metabolic syndrome in Isfahan, Iran, 2024. A rationale and study protocol for randomized controlled trial.Health science reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
Although there is evidence of the benefits of propolis on human health, the vast majority of studies have been conducted using animal models. The present study includes the chemical characterization and clinical evaluation of the effects of the oral administration of propolis solution on the oxidative status and modulation of lipids in a human population in Talca, Chile. Chemical characterization of propolis, total phenol, flavonoids, and total antioxidant capacity were determined by ORAC. Identification of phenols and flavonoids in propolis was assessed by HPLC-DAD. A double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted. Subjects provided informed consent form and the Bioethics Committee of the Universidad de Talca approved protocol. Eligible subjects (
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