Medicinal Ingredient (per 24 drops):
Bee Propolis (Apis mellifera, secretion) 128mg

Non-Medicinal Ingredient:
Glycerin

Recommended Dose:
Adults: 12-24 drops (1 drop= 0.033ml) per day.

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

Caution and Warning:
Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are allergic to bee products, poplar tree products, or balsam of Peru.

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

Q: How long can I use these drops and is there a duration of use limit?
A: Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 1 month. That is the Health Canada approved duration of use guidance for this product (NPN 80082267). At 12 drops per day the 30ml bottle provides approximately 75 days of supply, and at 24 drops per day approximately 37 days. In either case, use beyond 1 month should be discussed with your healthcare provider before continuing.

Q: What do these drops do?
A: These drops are a source of antioxidants for the maintenance of good health. That is the Health Canada approved use (NPN 80082267). The antioxidant activity comes from the flavonoid and phenolic acid content of Canadian bee propolis (Apis mellifera): pinocembrin, chrysin, galangin, quercetin, caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), and ferulic acid, which neutralize free radicals and modulate oxidative stress pathways. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Q: What is the difference between the drops, the spray, and the capsules?
A: All three Nutridom bee propolis products use Canadian Apis mellifera propolis and share the same duration of use guidance (consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 1 month), but differ in format, dose, and base ingredients. The drops (this product, NPN 80082267) deliver 128mg per 24 drops in a glycerin-only base, with flexible dosing from 12 to 24 drops per day and a dropper for precise measurement. The spray (NPN 80082268) delivers 0.15ml per spray in a glycerin and propylene glycol base, with 2 to 4 sprays per day via a pump mechanism. The capsules (NPN 80033885) deliver 500mg per capsule in a hypromellose vegetable capsule, with a fixed dose of 1 capsule per day and the highest propolis content per unit dose. The drops offer the most flexible dosing and the simplest base (glycerin only, no propylene glycol, no alcohol).

Q: Why does this formula use glycerin only and no propylene glycol?
A: This formula uses glycerin (glycerol) as the sole non-medicinal ingredient and carrier for the propolis extract. Glycerin is a polyol humectant and solvent that dissolves and stabilizes the propolis extract, provides a slightly sweet taste, and has a mild soothing effect on mucous membranes. The Nutridom Bee Propolis Throat Spray (NPN 80082268) uses both glycerin and propylene glycol. This drops formula uses glycerin only, making it the simplest base in the Nutridom propolis range. No alcohol, no propylene glycol, no artificial additives.

Q: How do I use the dropper and how much propolis am I getting per drop?
A: Each drop is approximately 0.033ml and contains approximately 5.3mg of bee propolis (based on 128mg per 24 drops). Adults: 12 to 24 drops, 1 time per day. At 12 drops per day the daily propolis intake is approximately 64mg. At 24 drops per day the daily intake is 128mg. Use the dropper to count drops directly into the mouth or into a small amount of water or juice. The dropper allows precise dose titration between the minimum and maximum daily dose.

Q: What are the antioxidant compounds in Canadian bee propolis?
A: Canadian propolis is predominantly derived from poplar (Populus) tree buds and is classified as temperate zone propolis. Its primary antioxidant compounds are flavonoids and phenolic acids. The main flavonoids are pinocembrin (the most abundant flavanone in propolis), chrysin (a flavone also found in honey), galangin (a flavonol), and quercetin. The most studied phenolic acid compound is caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), a phenolic ester formed from caffeic acid and phenethyl alcohol, studied for NF-kB pathway inhibition and Nrf2 pathway activation. Ferulic acid is also present, a hydroxycinnamic acid with direct free radical scavenging activity.

Q: Why does the caution mention poplar trees and balsam of Peru?
A: Canadian propolis is predominantly derived from poplar (Populus) tree buds. Individuals allergic to poplar may cross-react with Canadian propolis due to the shared botanical compounds. Balsam of Peru (Myroxylon pereirae) contains many of the same phenolic compounds as propolis, including cinnamic acid and benzoic acid derivatives. Individuals sensitized to balsam of Peru often cross-react with propolis. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are allergic to bee products, poplar tree products, or balsam of Peru.

Q: What are the full safety cautions for this product?
A: Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 1 month. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. 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.

Q: Is this product vegan?
A: No. Bee propolis is produced by honey bees (Apis mellifera) and is an animal-derived ingredient. This product is not suitable for vegans. The non-medicinal ingredient (glycerin) may be plant-derived or animal-derived depending on the source; however, the medicinal ingredient (propolis) is definitively animal-derived.

Q: How many drops does the 30ml bottle provide?
A: At 0.033ml per drop, the 30ml bottle provides approximately 909 drops. At 12 drops per day the bottle provides approximately 75 days of supply. At 24 drops per day the bottle provides approximately 37 days of supply. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 1 month.