Effects of Propolis Supplementation on Metabolic Syndrome Indices, Isfahan, Iran, 2023: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Propolis is a resinous substance collected from plant buds and secretions by bees, possesses numerous medicinal and biological properties, including immune modulation, anticancer effects, antimicrobial activity, anti-inflammatory properties, and antioxidant properties. This study aims to examine the effect of the propolis on metabolic syndrome (MetS) indices among patients with MetS.

Methods

This study as a randomized controlled clinical trial (RCT), was conducted on patients with MetS who were referred to the Hazrat Ali Health Center in Isfahan. Fifty six eligible patients were classified into two groups. including MIND (The Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) diet + placebo and MIND diet + propolis. We evaluated the MetS indices

SUBMITTER: Gholami Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12613288 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature