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Research suggest that propolis may protect the organism from the harmful effects of radioactive, ultraviolet and electromagnetic radiation.

Every nuclear incidents, no matter how big, lead to radioactive pollution of the planet, food, water and air. In the long term it may increase the risk of thyroid cancer, leukaemia and bone sarcoma. Specifically, studies have showed that propolis prevents damage of chromosomes (1) and leukocyte DNA (2,3,4,5) caused by radiation. Interestingly, a study on mice which where pre-treated with propolis and afterwards irradiated by lethal dose of gamma rays, survived without any health consequences (6.7).

When using therapeutic doses of radiation, propolis suppressed inflammation of mucous membranes in the mouth (mucositis, which is a side effect of radiation) (8) and increased the effectiveness of radiation therapy in some cancers (9.10).

Exposure to sunlight raises incidence of allergies and skin cancers. Propolis has also been effective in preventing the harmful effects of solar radiation (11).

Electromagnetic radiation of mobile phones can cause an increase concentration of free radicals and oxidative stress in tissues (liver, eye, heart) and that can be prevented with some of the ingredients of propolis (12,13,14).

The protective effect of propolis from the harmful type of radiation is attributed to its capacity to eliminate free radicals, strong antioxidant abilities (1.11, 13.14, 15, 16, 17, 18) and balanced activation of the immune system (19).

References:
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6. Z Naturforsch C. 1989 Nov-Dec;44(11-12):1049-52.
7. Biol Pharm Bull. 2007 May;30(5):946-51.
8. Saudi Med J. 2010 Jun;31(6):622-6.
9. Int J Radiat Biol. 2011 Mar;87(3):243-53.
10. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2005 Nov 15;63(4):1252-61.
11. Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 2010;152(2):87-97.
12. J Nanobiotechnology. 2011 Feb 4;9:3.
13. Toxicol Ind Health. 2009 Jul;25(6):429-34.
14. Toxicol Ind Health. 2005 Oct;21(9):223-30.
15. Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg. 2011 Jan-Feb;21(1):32-41.
16. Journal of The Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition. 2005 Feb;34(2) p. 162-166.
17. Mol Cell Biochem. 2006 Jan;282(1-2):83-8.
18. Drugs Exp Clin Res. 1995;21(6):229-36.
19. Am J Chin Med. 2005;33(2):231-40.

Natural immunity booster

The use of propolis in its original form is becoming increasingly difficult nowadays, due to pollution in areas where bees collect it. Thus, it needs to be chemically treated before it can be used by humans.

These procedures are a cause of partial loss of biologically active substances. Therefore, propolis solutions do not retain all the compounds originally contained in propolis since it is not completely soluble in any known solvent.

Due to harmful effects of solvents, it must not be used in larger quantities and large dosages are prone to cause stomach pains.

Company HEDERA had succeeded in producing native propolis in its original form without the use of chemical solvents, using its innovative methods. It has been collected in ecologically clean parts of Croatia.

This is a dietetic product of the highest purity, containing all biologically active substances.

It can be used in larger dosages without harmful side effects because it does not contain any solvents. There is no similar product on the market.

Content
1 capsule contains app. 270 mg of pure propolis and app. 130 mg of bee collected Rock Rose (Cistus sp.) pollen.

Therapeutic actions
Researches conducted in the Institute of Maritime Medicine in Split have shown that Croatian propolis has a stronger antioxidative effect than vitamins C and E and some synthetic antioxidants.

It was proved in Ruđer Bošković Institute that native propolis significantly reduces the level of free radicals in blood, especially in brain. This points to a possibility of its beneficial effect in treatment of neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease).

Dosage and administration
It is used to strengthen weakened immune system in cases of reduced immunity, to prevent common cold and influenza, to treat chronic illnesses, low fitness and during the recovery phase of illness.

It is recommended as a protection from harmful effects of free radicals, which accumulate in states of stress, increased mental and physical efforts, radiation and in a polluted atmosphere (recommended to athletes, physical workers, politicians, business people, students, radiologists and x-ray technicians, divers, radarists and others).

The recommended dose is 3-4 capsules per day at least half an hour before meals. The dose can be increased during inflammatory processes and severe illnesess.

Precautions
Persons allergic to bee products must not use propolis.

Packaging
The bottle contains 60 capsules.

Shelf life
2 years.

Survival of mice after exposure to gamma rays is attributed to propolis’s antioxidative properties and it indicates its potential for protection from free radicals produced by various types of radiation.