Propolis Extract EP300^™ Chewable

Propolis is made from the resins gathered from trees and other plants and then modified by the bees’ own enzymes as they process the material, mix it with beeswax, and make it into a protective glue and sealant. Bees use propolis to protect the hive. It contains many compounds that can support immune health.* Because we recognize that propolis is a precious resource, Propolis Extract EP300 is produced with a commitment to bee-friendly practices and healthy hives. It also uses a patented method to filter out inactive resins and beeswax, yielding a powerful and concentrated extract.

Royal jelly is a nutrient-rich food made by honeybees to feed both larvae and queens. For larvae, it is only fed for a short time, while queens rely on this food for their entire lives. Royal jelly is considered to have health properties of its own for humans, because of its amino acid, vitamin, enzyme, and trace mineral content, but it is not the same thing as propolis.

Beeswax is often confused with propolis, but it is not the same material. Beeswax is used to construct the cell walls of the hive, while propolis is used to seal the hive (it is sometimes called “bee glue”) and protects the hive from bacteria and other invaders. Because propolis is used, in part, to cement the hive together, it can be found combined with beeswax, but that material is filtered out from propolis for when it is used as a supplement.

We cannot predict individual allergic responses. While we are not aware of cross allergies for honey, and the product is filtered to remove beeswax, it is always best to check with your allergy specialist.

GammaSorb in Propolis Extract EP300 Chewable is an ingredient called gamma cyclodextrin, an oligosaccharide. The gamma cyclodextrin plant-derived molecule surrounds fat-soluble ingredients in an open-ended microscopic structure, the exterior of which is water soluble, helping to escort the ingredients to the walls of the intestines for better absorption. GammaSorb has been shown to increase the absorption of certain hard to absorb (fat soluble) dietary ingredients.

Yes, for when additional benefits are needed, you can increase to one chewable tablet twice daily. This propolis is appropriate for adults and children ages 4 and up, so it can be used with confidence.