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English · 21. May 2026

Propolis for Healthy Aging and Longivity: A Revue

Propolis is a resinous natural substance produced by bees from plant resins, waxes, and bee-derived enzymes. In the hive, it protects against microbes, environmental stress, and decay. For centuries, propolis has been used in traditional medicine for its protective and healing properties. Modern research now shows that propolis is a complex natural product with several biological activities that are highly relevant to healthy aging. Two forms of propolis are especially well studied: poplar...

Propolis: A Healthy Food Supplement

Propolis is formed from plant resins, bud exudates, and other plant-derived substances collected by honeybees and mixed with wax, secretions, and small amounts of pollen. Its nutritional significance does not lie in protein, fat, or carbohydrates, which contribute very little at usual daily intakes. Its value lies in its high concentration of polyphenols, flavonoids, phenolic acids, prenylated phenols, and aromatic accompanying compounds. Poplar propolis represents the European flavonoid and...

Challenges for the bees

Bees in Switzerland face four primary challenges. Due to the ever-decreasing availability of flowering areas, both food sources and nesting opportunities are being lost.