The Buzz About Manuka Honey and Propolis
Raw Honey Propolis Mix
BEE&YOU Propolis + Raw Honey Mix is 100% natural superfood only made with 2 natural ingredients: raw honey and Anatolian propolis extract. It is a great for healthy immune system!
Main Purpose of Use and Benefits:
Immune Support
Product Properties:
Non-GMO
Gluten-Free
No Artificial Flavors
No Preservatives
No Added Sugar
No Lactose
No Milk
No Soy
No Wheat
No Yeast
No Shellfish
Ingredients: Anatolian Propolis Extract (1.5%), Raw Honey
Suggested Use: As a superfood, take minimum 1 tsp every day empty stomach for better absorption of beneficial compounds. It can also be mixed with cold or warm drinks.
Storage Conditions: Preferably store at room temperatures in its original container without exposure to sunlight and excess heat.
Who we are?
Woman Entrepreneur and Food Scientist Dr Asli Samanci needed to find a solution to her son’s weakened immune system. A Pediatrician recommended that she try giving her son propolis. She started production of propolis for the first time for her son and subsequently developed a patented propolis extraction method. Based on this experience, she founded BEE&YOU to help those who want to support their immune system naturally.
What is Anatolian Bee Propolis?
Propolis is a natural bee product that honeybees collect from the leaves, buds and stems of the plants. Honeybees use propolis to protect their beehive from fungus, bacteria, and viruses. It acts as a natural protective barrier. We source our propolis from pristine Anatolian mountains which is home to 12,000 different plant species and one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. BEE&YOU has a patented extraction technology which enables us to extract all biologically active compounds (phenolics, flavonoids, minerals, vitamins, enzymes) of propolis to make bioavailable for our body. Mainly 2 things completely differ our propolis quality from any other propolis on the market; the region where we source our propolis (Anatolian region rich in 12,000 different plant species) and our patented extraction technology. Our propolis has minimum x3 more of phenolic, flavonoid and antioxidant content than any other propolis and Manuka Honey on the market. Our propolis has at least 80 times greater antioxidant content than pomegranate juice! Anatolian propolis extract contains minimum 15 different phenolic and flavonoid compounds and each of them has different health benefits!
How do we produce our products?
This product is produced by our “Contracted Beekeeping” model to assure the highest quality, and traceability from our hives to your table. Our products are also tested for their purity, antibacterial activity, antioxidant activity and compliance with food safety standards. Our facility is GMP (according to Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 Part120 FDA and Part111 FDA), BRC (Global Standard for Food Safety), IFS Food, ISO 22000:2018 (Food Safety Management System), ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System), OU Kosher and Halal Certified. Our latest accredited third-party (by DQS CFS GmbH in Germany) audit IFS Food score is 98.06 over 100. We support beekeeping and beekeepers! Help save the Bees and Nature! Each time you buy a product, certain amount goes directly to beekeepers to help improve their business.
RAW HONEY WITH PROPOLIS, BEE POLLEN & ROYAL JELLY, 12 oz (pack of 3)
The difference between raw honey and regular honey is that in addition to being pure, “raw” honey has not been heated or filtered.
Never heating and never filtering is the best way to preserve the natural minerals, vitamins, and enzymes found in raw honey as it exists in the beehive.
Apiterra raw honey has never been heated or filtered.
Never heated: when honey is heated above the average maximum temperature of a typical beehive (95 degrees Fahrenheit), most of the natural enzymes of honey are destroyed. Therefore we choose to not heat our raw honey, unlike other raw honey producers.
Never filtered: more than ¾ of honey that is sold is filtered (Liquid), in order to remove all the pollen and beeswax, mostly for cosmetic reasons, sometimes to hide the origin. We like our raw honey to be real, so we choose to keep these elements, especially because pollen contains many beneficial vitamins.
If you’ve beed asking:
- Why is it solid (crystallized)?
- Is it Sugar?
- Has it gone off?
MYTH: Crystallized honey is adulterated (spoiled) or contains sugar.
FACT: Many assume that crystallized honey is adulterated or ‘spoiled.’ This is absolutely not so. Real unheated and unfiltered raw honey crystallizes. The crystallization process is natural and spontaneous. Pure, raw and unheated honey has a natural tendency to crystallize over time with no effect on the honey other than color and texture.
Learn more:
Raw Honey vs Regular honey
Raw Honey benefits
The Buzz About Manuka Honey and Propolis
Bees have blessed mankind with their honey and propolis for thousands of years, with honey being used topically for wound treatment by Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and Chinese from over 600 years ago. More popularly known now for its antibacterial effects, Manuka honey is a dark mono-floral honey produced from the nectar of flowers of Manuka trees in New Zealand and eastern Australia.1,2
The Methylglyoxal (MGO) in Manuka Honey
All the hype around manuka honey centers around the methylglyoxal (MGO) which gives rise to the honey’s antibacterial effects. In fact, the higher the MGO, the stronger its antibacterial activity. It is most popularly known for its ability in treating burns, wounds and ulcers through facilitating tissue growth and wound debridement as well as reducing inflammation.3 That being said, the jar of manuka honey in the kitchen should not be a major part of one’s first aid kit.
Benefits of Manuka Honey
The MGO in manuka honey is nothing without its plethora of phytochemical sidekicks such as flavonoids, phenolic compounds and defensins. They work synergistically with MGO to combat germs and give its antioxidant effect, which protects our cells from free radical damage. This kind of oxidative stress is linked to debilitating conditions such as high cholesterol, heart disease, cancer, arthritis, respiratory diseases, immune deficiency, and other inflammatory conditions.4,5 As an oral health booster, manuka honey may soothe coughs, sore throats, inflamed gums, and other periodontal conditions.6,7 Also, it may improve digestive health and ease bacteria-related digestive disorder such as acid reflux, stomach ulcers and stomach aches.8 However, note that honey is still an added sugar, hence consumption should be limited.
Manuka Honey Grades: MGO vs UMF
While the benefits are clear, the varying degrees of manuka honey is classified by its MGO or Unique Manuka Factor (UMF). The MGO rating merely states the amount of MGO in honey. Conversely, UMF indicates the quality and authenticity of manuka honey and reflects the amount of tested antibacterial activity via its content of Leptosperin, Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) and MGO. The UMF rating is only given to honey tested and verified by a laboratory licensed by Active Manuka Honey Association (AMHA).9,10
Comparison of MGO and UMF, taken from Manuka Health New Zealand.11
What is Bee Propolis?
Bee propolis is a remarkable resin-like substance made by bees to build their hives. Commonly sold in capsules, sprays, topical products, toothpaste, mouthwashes and honey, propolis contains over 300 compounds, most of which are antioxidants that fight oxidative stress and inflammation.12-14
Benefits of Propolis
Propolis is reported to have activity against bacteria, viruses, fungi and intestinal parasites in the context of oral, skin, gut and vaginal health, making it a great immune booster. Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects may help fight chronic conditions such high cholesterol, diabetes, heart diseases and brain-related disorders such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis. In skin health, propolis may aid diabetic and acne wound healing. Interestingly, some studies identify propolis as complementary anti-cancer treatment in suppressing tumor growth.12-14
Now, thousands of years after its discovery, we still look to the healthy goodness of bee produce. Manuka honey and propolis are excellent health boosters sold in pharmacies for those looking for all-rounder health supplements. Be sure to visit a CARiNG Pharmacy store to learn more!
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