Table 1.
Summarizes the composition, bioactive compounds, and health benefits associated with various bee products, providing a concise overview of their medicinal properties.
Bee Product | Composition | Bioactive Compounds | Health Benefits |
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Honey | Carbohydrates (glucose, fructose), di- and oligosaccharides, organic acids, enzymes, vitamins, amino acids, peptides | Polyphenols, flavonoids | Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, potential prevention of diseases like cancer, diabetes, obesity |
Propolis | Resin, wax, essential oils, pollen, esters, diterpenes, lignans, alcohols, vitamins, flavonoids, amino acids, fatty acids, minerals | Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), flavonoids, phenolic acids | Neuroprotective effects, antioxidative, anti-cancer properties |
Bee Pollen/Bee Bread | Carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, amino acids, lipids, fatty acids | Phenolic compounds | Health-promoting activities, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory |
Bee Venom | Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes (hyaluronidase, phospholipase A2), peptides (melittin, apamin, MCD), pheromones, minerals | Phospholipase A2, hyaluronidase, peptides | Anti-inflammatory, immune system modulation, potential neuroprotective and anti-cancer properties |
Royal Jelly | Sugars, lipids, proteins, amino acids, vitamins, minerals | Royalactin, hydroxy-decenoic acid (10-HDA), proteins | Potential health maintenance, pharmaceutical applications |