One of the most revealing facts about bee propolis is that is cannot be synthesized in a laboratory with the same beneficial properties. This resinous substance gathered by bees from tree buds is taken back to their hive to sterilize and protect it, and used to line the area where the queen bee lays her eggs. Propolis is said to be so strongly antiseptic that the eggs could not be born into a more sterile environment if they were in an operating theatre that had just been given a surgical deep-cleaning.
Forever Living’s Bee Propolis is harvested from bees that visit wildflowers and resins in the purity of the Sonora Desert area of the USA. Their propolis tablets contain B-complex vitamins, trace amounts of 22 amino acids, and are fortified with royal jelly to further support the body’s natural defences. How can there be a comparison in quality or systemic absorption between a B-complex capsule made in a laboratory versus a form collected from nature.
The antiseptic nature of bee propolis has led to various health applications, including treatment for common cold and flu viruses. Some people who take it seem to show signs of becoming immune to a number of viruses, and some scientists believe that propolis may hold the key to a treatment for the common cold.
When possible, Bee propolis is preferable to antibiotic medications which non-selectively target bacteria, including the friendly bacteria we need in order to maintain proper digestive system function. Bee propolis appears to be much more selective in targeting pathogenic bacteria for attack, but leaves healthy bacteria alone. This not only makes it more potent and less likely to cause unwanted side-effects, it also means that bacteria are less likely to be immune to it than they are to regular chemical antibiotics. Studies suggest that propolis may be active against bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms even when applied topically.
It has been successfully used to treat a broad range of conditions, including headaches, eczema, arthritis, ulcers and some types of cancer. Propolis also plays a role in regulating hormones in the body, which can help to avoid or contain some conditions like depression and some sleep disorders. Similar to bee pollen with its beneficial health effects that scientists cannot explain, functions of bee propolis are not yet fully understood. Despite this, many natural doctors prescribe it for various conditions. One study found it effective to prevent infection during and following surgical procedures, with propolis proving effective even against strains of bacteria that regular antibacterial agents were unable to combat. Propolis also has anti-viral action that antibiotics do not.
Some studies indicated that bee propolis may even prevent viruses from replicating, and prevents them from mutating or being passed to another person. It contains a high concentration of antioxidant chemicals known as ethanols and flavonoids. These play a crucial role in combating the harmful effects of oxidants, or free radicals, that are produced as a by-product of energy synthesis in our body. Left unchecked, oxidants can attack healthy tissue and develop into health problems. Forever Living products include bee propolis tablets and aloe-propolis in cream form for skin application.
NOTE: Adverse reactions to bee products can occur in anyone with allergies, especially bee allergies. Always begin carefully, with ¼ to ½ a tablet and watch for a reaction before taking a whole tablet. For optimal effect, supplements are most effectively used as a periodic enhancement rather than on a continuous basis, opposed to daily intake of a food like aloe vera that works to harmonize systemic function.
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