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Extraction and Analysis of Taiwanese Green Propolis
Published on: January 7, 2019
Effects of Bee Propolis on FBG, HbA1c, and Insulin Resistance in Healthy Volunteers
Fawaz A Alassaf1, Mahmood H M Jasim2, Mohanad Alfahad3
1Mosul University College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Mosul, Iraq
Objectives:
Bee propolis is a natural substance that is used in traditional medicine due to its versatile pharmacological actions. This study evaluates whether short term use of bee propolis supplementation could have an impact on glycemic control in healthy individuals.
Materials And Methods:
A single daily dose of 1000 mg of bee propolis was administered orally to a total of 34 healthy individuals for 60 days. Body weight, body mass index (BMI), fasting blood glucose (FBG), glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and insulin resistance were measured in all participants before and after the use of bee propolis.
Results:
The results of this study showed that bee propolis was associated with a significant increase in body weight and BMI of healthy volunteers. Bee propolis supplementation decreased FBG and HbA1c, but did not affect insulin resistance.
Conclusion:
Based on these results, bee propolis supplementation has a potential effect on glycemic control in healthy individuals and this should be considered when using this supplement in medical conditions.
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