Bee Propolis 500mg | Pure Canadian Bee Propolis Extract | Antioxidant | 120 Vegetable Capsules

Each capsule delivers 500mg of pure bee propolis (Propolis, Apis mellifera L., Apidae) in a vegetable capsule. Provides antioxidants for the maintenance of good health. Health Canada approved (NPN 80033885). Gluten free, dairy free, soy free. Made in Canada. 120 vegetable capsules (120 day supply at 1 capsule per day).

Duration of use: Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 1 month.

Why Choose This Formula

• Antioxidant support from pure Canadian bee propolis (Apis mellifera)
• 500mg bee propolis per vegetable capsule
• Primary antioxidant compounds: flavonoids (pinocembrin, chrysin, galangin, quercetin) and phenolic acids (CAPE, ferulic acid)
• Canadian propolis: predominantly poplar-derived, temperate zone composition
• 1 capsule per day: 120 day supply
• Health Canada approved (NPN 80033885), made in Canada
• Vegetable capsule (HPMC), gluten free, dairy free, soy free

Who Should Use This

• Adults seeking antioxidant support from a traditional bee-derived botanical source
• Those interested in the flavonoid and phenolic acid profile of Canadian temperate zone propolis (pinocembrin, chrysin, galangin, CAPE)
• Those who want a Health Canada approved, Canadian made propolis supplement in a clean vegetable capsule
• Those who prefer a once-daily capsule format

Not suitable for: those allergic to bee products, poplar tree products, or balsam of Peru. Not recommended without healthcare practitioner guidance for use beyond 1 month. See full safety information below.

What This Product Does

Bee propolis provides antioxidants for the maintenance of good health. That is the Health Canada approved use (NPN 80033885). The antioxidant activity of propolis comes primarily from its flavonoid and phenolic acid content, which neutralize free radicals and modulate oxidative stress pathways.

What Is Bee Propolis

Propolis is a resinous mixture that honey bees (Apis mellifera) collect from tree buds, sap flows, and other botanical sources, and mix with beeswax, enzymes, and pollen. Bees use it as a structural sealant and antimicrobial agent within the hive: sealing cracks, coating the interior walls, and encapsulating foreign objects that cannot be removed. The name comes from Greek: pro (before or in defense of) and polis (city), meaning defense of the city or hive. It is also commonly called bee glue.

Propolis composition varies significantly by geographic origin and season, as it reflects the local botanical environment. Temperate zone propolis (including Canadian propolis) is predominantly derived from poplar (Populus) tree buds and typically consists of approximately 50% resins and balsams, 30% waxes, 10% essential oils, 5% pollen, and 5% other compounds including vitamins B1, B2, and minerals including calcium. Tropical propolis has a different botanical origin and different phytochemical profile.

Primary Antioxidant Compounds in Canadian Propolis

Flavonoids: The primary flavonoids in temperate zone propolis are pinocembrin (the most abundant flavanone in propolis), chrysin (a flavone also found in honey and passionflower), galangin (a flavonol studied for antioxidant activity), and quercetin. These flavonoids neutralize free radicals by donating hydrogen atoms, chelate pro-oxidant metal ions, and modulate cellular signaling pathways involved in oxidative stress.

Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester (CAPE): CAPE is the most studied individual compound in propolis. It is a phenolic ester formed from caffeic acid and phenethyl alcohol. CAPE is a potent antioxidant that directly scavenges free radicals and has been studied for NF-kB pathway inhibition and Nrf2 pathway activation, which upregulates the body's own antioxidant enzyme systems.

Ferulic Acid: A hydroxycinnamic acid present in propolis with direct free radical scavenging activity, also found widely in plant cell walls.

Why Canadian Propolis: Canadian propolis is predominantly derived from poplar (Populus) tree buds, which are rich in flavonoids and phenolic acids. This is why the allergy caution specifically mentions poplar tree products: individuals allergic to poplar may cross-react with Canadian propolis due to the shared botanical compounds.

Understanding the Balsam of Peru Cross-Reactivity Caution

Balsam of Peru (Myroxylon pereirae) is a fragrance ingredient derived from a Central American tree that contains many of the same phenolic compounds found in propolis, including cinnamic acid derivatives and benzoic acid derivatives. Individuals who are allergic or sensitized to balsam of Peru often cross-react with propolis due to these shared compounds. This is the basis for the Health Canada caution to consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are allergic to balsam of Peru.

Dosage, Supply, and Duration of Use

Bee Propolis (Propolis, Apis mellifera L., Apidae): 500mg per capsule
Suggested Use: Adults: 1 capsule, 1 time per day
Total Capsules: 120
Supply Duration: 120 days at 1 capsule per day
Duration of Use: Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 1 month
Non Medicinal Ingredients: Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (vegetable capsule shell)

Consult your healthcare provider to determine the appropriate dosage and duration of use for your individual needs.

Quality and Purity

• Health Canada approved (NPN 80033885)
• 500mg bee propolis (Apis mellifera) per capsule
• Vegetable capsule (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose)
• 120 capsules (120 day supply at 1 capsule per day)
• Gluten free, dairy free, soy free
• Free from artificial additives and ethylene oxide
• Made in Canada under GMP-compliant standards

Note: Bee propolis is an animal-derived product produced by honey bees. The capsule shell is vegetable-derived (HPMC) but the medicinal ingredient (propolis) is not suitable for vegans.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep bottle tightly sealed after each use.

Safety Information and Cautions

Duration of use: Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 1 month.

Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are allergic to bee products, poplar tree products, or balsam of Peru.

Hypersensitivity, such as allergy, has been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use immediately.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Keep out of reach of children.

This product is approved by Health Canada (NPN 80033885).

About Bee Propolis 500mg | Pure Canadian Bee Propolis Extract | 120 Vegetable Capsules

Pure bee propolis (Apis mellifera L., Apidae) delivers 500mg per vegetable capsule of Canadian temperate zone propolis, predominantly poplar-derived, providing flavonoids (pinocembrin, chrysin, galangin, quercetin) and phenolic acids (caffeic acid phenethyl ester CAPE, ferulic acid) with antioxidant activity. Provides antioxidants for the maintenance of good health. Health Canada approved (NPN 80033885). Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 1 month. Not suitable for those allergic to bee products, poplar tree products, or balsam of Peru. Gluten free, dairy free, soy free. Made in Canada under GMP-compliant standards. 120 vegetable capsules, 120 day supply at 1 capsule per day.