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This supplement alleviates the effects of many diseases, including chronic diseases!

In addition to the medications used against flu infections, which increase their effectiveness with seasonal changes, the interest in natural supplements is also quite big. Nutritionist Res. Asst. Hande Nur Onur Öztürk evaluated the effects of propolis products, which are known to accelerate the recovery period in many diseases, including chronic ones.

Propolis, which is used to develop a treatment approach for many diseases such as respiratory tract infections, diabetes and flu, is also used to alleviate the symptoms of many diseases. It can be used as a supplement to provide the antioxidants necessary for the body, especially during weight loss. Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Health Sciences Faculty Nutrition Specialist Res. Asst. Hande Nur Onur Öztürk underlined that propolis can cause allergies if not used carefully.

Propolis should not be used in children aged 0-1

Supplements used to increase immunity came to the fore particularly during periods of increased upper respiratory tract infections and epidemics. Although the consumption of vitamins and supplements, which increase rapidly, supports the immune system, it can cause many harms in unconscious use. In particular, propolis should not be used in children aged 0-1, where honey consumption is inconvenient. Res. Asst. Hande Nur Onur Öztürk stated the following: “Propolis is a resinous and complex compound collected by bees to serve various critical physical and physiological functions in the beehive. Since all these components are substances that the body cannot digest, it must be extracted to benefit from the benefits of propolis. Propolis should not be consumed in children between the ages of 0-1 as honey consumption is inconvenient and it is an allergenic food. Moreover, care should be taken to choose the products that will be used by children from products that are not extracted with alcohol.’’

Propolis is used as a medicine in local and popular medicine

For centuries, propolis has been used to alleviate many diseases, including chronic diseases. Res. Asst. Öztürk said, “The use of propolis, which has an extremely strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect, is supportive to have strong immunity, which is necessary for the prevention of diseases. The use of propolis goes back to ancient times and is used as a medicine in local and popular medicine in many parts of the world. The safe consumption concentration for humans should be 1.4 mg/kg/day or about 70 mg/day. It is not recommended for asthma patients and those who are allergic to bee products.

Brands approved by the Ministry should be preferred

It is also very significant to query the records and information about the method of supply of propolis, information about which geographical region it is propolis, extraction method, solvent properties and total polyphenolic content. Brands approved by the Ministry should be preferred. Res. Asst. Hande Nur Onur Öztürk: ''The allergen effect of propolis is less when taken orally. Therefore, it is necessary to start with small amounts and consume the dose that should be reached when the body does not react. At the same time, propolis can be consumed directly or mixed with high-density liquids.