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Brown propolis supports health throughout the body.

In this interview Mark Kaylor discusses the science of brown propolis. If propolis is new to you, then this will be an excellent introduction to the topic. If you are familiar with propolis you will learn something new. Many people don’t realize that there are a least three types of propolis and each is designated by a color. Brown propolis is the most common, followed by green propolis and then red propolis. In this series with Mark we will discuss each of these types in depth as we go forward.

Mark leads us in a discussion of the science which is extensive. Remember that discussion of the science is not to be construed as a medical claim. Bee propolis is a food. Like honey and bee pollen, propolis is a product of the bee hive. As a superfood, propolis has many beneficial compounds and it has many benefits for human health. Propolis has been the subject of over 100,000 studies. This fact alone should suggest that the benefits of propolis have been impressive.

What is Propolis?

“Propolis or bee glue is a resinous mixture that honey bees produce by mixing saliva and beeswax with exudate gathered from tree buds, sap flows, or other botanical sources. It is used as a sealant for unwanted open spaces in the hive. Propolis is used for small gaps (approximately 6 millimeters (0.24 in) or less), while larger spaces are usually filled with beeswax. Its color varies depending on its botanical source, with dark brown as the most common. Propolis is sticky at and above 20 °C (68 °F), while at lower temperatures, it becomes hard and brittle.

While foraging, worker bees primarily harvest pollen and nectar, while also collecting water and tree resin necessary for the production of propolis. The chemical composition and nature of propolis depend on environmental conditions and harvested resources.

Google Scholar Search Results

• Propolis = 108,000
• Propolis Since 2019 = 5170
• Propolis Since 2019 + Immune = 2100
• Propolis Since 2019 + Cancer = 2710
• Propolis Since 2019 + Brown = 1620

These search results suggest that propolis is very interesting and worthy of ongoing research. Again, just to be clear: these studies do make propolis a drug. These studies reveal the powerful nutritional benefits found in nature. Propolis exerts it benefits on the structure and function of human health.

Propolis is full of natural compounds that have amazing benefits for human health. This has been known for hundreds and thousands of years. Mark discusses some of the antioxidants that make propolis unique. Mark also begins to make some distinctions between brown, green and red propolis. We will be discusses the green and red propolis types in upcoming interviews.

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