Sunday, May 30, 2010

Benefits of Honeybee Propolis

A Science Daily article titled Antioxidant In Substance From Honeybees May Protect Athletes From Overheating contains this information:

ScienceDaily (2009-07-29) -- A compound from honeybees known as propolis, the substance bees use to seal their hives, may protect against heat stress in athletes, according to a new article.


Honeybee propolis has also been described as bee glue. It has a history of usage for medicinal purposes. There is an ingredient in propolis called caffeic acid phenethyl ester, or CAPE for short. Some of its beneficial properties include it being an antioxidant and having anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects.

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