ArticleFood science & nutrition2021
Effect of propolis supplementation on athletic performance, body composition, inflammation, and oxidative stress following intense exercise: A triple-blind randomized clinical 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
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- 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
- Recent Update on the Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Propolis.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Pooled it
- Artepillin C-rich propolis extract supplementation promotes muscle recovery following exercise-induced muscle damage in resistance-trained young females: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial.Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2025Trial
- Clinical trial of the effects of postbiotic supplementation on inflammation, oxidative stress, and clinical outcomes in patients with CVA.Scientific reports · 2024Trial
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- Effect of propolis on mood, quality of life, and metabolic profiles in subjects with metabolic syndrome: a randomized clinical trial.Scientific reports · 2023Trial
- French Propolis Caffeic Acid Derivatives Protect Skeletal Muscle from Oxidative Damages.Biomolecules · 2026Article
- The Effect of Timing of Sports Massage on 60-m Sprint Performance in Competitive Athletes.International journal of therapeutic massage & bodywork · 2025Article
- Ethanol extract of propolis relieves exercise-induced fatigue via modulating the metabolites and gut microbiota in mice.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
- Effects of propolis intake on endurance exercise and molecular signaling related to inflammation and oxidative stress.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Review
- 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
- Isolation of phenolic compounds from eco-friendly white bee propolis: Antioxidant, wound-healing, and anti-Alzheimer effects.Food science & nutrition · 2024Article
- Effects of propolis supplementation on prooxidant-antioxidant balance, oxidative stress biomarkers, and body composition in obese patients with NAFLD: A double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial.Health promotion perspectives · 2024Article
- The Effects of Propolis Consumption on Body Composition and Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis.Current therapeutic research, clinical and experimental · 2024Review
- Propolis polyphenols: A review on the composition and anti-obesity mechanism of different types of propolis polyphenols.Frontiers in nutrition · 2023Review
- Effects of Functional Phenolics Dietary Supplementation on Athletes' Performance and Recovery: A Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2022Review
- Does propolis have any effect on rheumatoid arthritis? A review study.Food science & nutrition · 2022Review
- Effect of propolis supplementation on athletic performance, body composition, inflammation, and oxidative stress following intense exercise: A triple-blind randomized clinical trial.Food science & nutrition · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundEmerging evidence indicates that propolis as a novel potential antioxidant has unique benefits. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of propolis on oxidative stress, inflammation, body composition, and athletic performance in healthy active subjects.
methodsThis clinical trial was conducted on 54 male military cadets. Eligible subjects were randomly allocated to receive a single dose of 450 mg propolis twice daily for four weeks or a matching placebo containing microcrystalline cellulose. Cooper 12-min run test and running-based anaerobic sprint test were performed to measure aerobic and anaerobic performance. Blood samples were obtained immediately after Cooper's test to evaluate oxidative stress and inflammation status. Fat mass and fat-free mass were analyzed using bioelectrical impedance.
resultsMean changes in fat mass, fat-free mass, anaerobic powers, fatigue index, and VO
conclusionsOur results indicated that propolis might have beneficial effects on oxidative stress and inflammation following intense activities in healthy male subjects.
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