1. What are the ingredients of BEE PROPOLIS ?
The Ingredients of BEE PROPOLIS includes bee propolis (from the United States), carob powder, honey powder and royal jelly (of a 3 times concentration).

2. What is Bee propolis, carob powder, honey powder and royal jelly?
Bee propolis
The word propolis comes from a Greek word, meaning "defenses before a town ". In ancient Egypt, propolis-making bees were depicted on vases and ornaments and presented as rewards for valor. The Egyptians looked upon the bees and their propolis as the source of eternal health and life. Propolis is a resinous substance gathered and metabolized by bees from the leaf-buds or bark of trees, which is subsequently used to line and seal the hive, protecting it against possible damages caused by weathering, humidity and outside contaminants. It also provides a hospital-clean environment for rearing the queen bee's eggs. Chemical analysis of bee propolis confirms its antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties.

In addition, it is rich in vitamins (such as vitamin B, C, E, amino acid, fat and pro-vitamin A) and minerals (copper, iron, manganese, zinc, and bioflavonoids). In addition, bee propolis is rich in flavonoid compounds. Flavonoids are effective free radical scavengers. They neutralize these unstable molecules, believed to be the causes of many degenerative diseases. The flavonoids found in bee propolis also exhibit anti-inflammatory activity and exhibit inhibitory activity against a number of gram-positive bacteria.

Carob powder
Barob powder have the ability to absorb heavy metal. It is a tasty and versatile alternative to the hi-calorie chocolate. It is also free from caffeine. The Carob Powder in BEE PROPOLIS is pure and free of heavy metals.

Honey
Honey is produced by the bee when plant nectar is mixed with bee enzymes. Both the color and taste of honey vary according to the species of flowering plant and nectar from which it is extracted.

Royal Jelly
Royal jelly is a viscous, milky white secretion produced by worker bees. Only queen bees have the privilege to be fed with this kind of food on a daily basis throughout their lives, thus making them 50% larger; and contributing to their incredible stamina and longevity (typically, queen bees live 4 to 5 years while worker bees only live about 40 days). Royal jelly is highly nutritious. For thousands of years, royal jelly has been prized as a valuable supplement among the east and the west.

3. Why do people need Bee propolis, carob powder, honey powder and royal jelly?
Bee Propolis
The therapeutic characteristics of bee propolis have been known for a long time. However, only recently has scientific research revealed the compounds responsible for these effects. Extensive research performed in Russia on the medicinal effects of propolis has given this substance the nickname "Russian penicillin".

Many of the therapeutic effects of propolis are due to the presence of flavonoids and other phytonutrients. More than 30 of these phytochemicals have been identified in propolis.

• Propolis is rich in flavonoids, a scavenger against harmful free radicals
• Propolis is rich in flavonoid compounds. These compounds play a significant role in supporting the structure of cells and affecting the activity of enzyme systems in the body.
• Flavonoids also have an antioxidant role to perform, preventing the human body from free radical damage in the oxidation process. Free radicals are unstable molecules which, if uncontrolled, can cause great damage to the structural integrity of cells.
• Flavonoids have been identified as the most abundant and effective free radical scavengers in the Ethanolic Extract of Propolis (EEP).
• In addition, vitamin E, histidine and other valuable constituents of bee propolis have a similar scavenging function against free radicals.
• Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Bee Propolis
  Flavonoid compounds in bee propolis are believed to have anti-inflammatory activity and able to strengthen capillaries and collagen (the protein substance of connective tissue). Hence, bee propolis is useful in the treatment of inflammatory conditions of the joints, skin and mucous membranes.
• Antibiotic Activity of Bee Propolis
  Propolis has been shown to exhibit inhibitory activity against a number of gram-positive bacteria. Ethanol compounds in propolis are believed to be effective against S. aureus, the bacterium that causes dangerous and often deadly surgical infections, blood poisoning and a type of pneumonia.
• Furthermore, when used in combination with commonly prescribed antibiotics, propolis was shown to enhance their effectiveness. Specifically, the ethanol extract had a marked synergistic effect on the antibacterial activity of streptomycin and cloxacillin.
• Ghisalberti cites a study of the antibiotic effect of more than 20 flavonoids on strains of Salmonella, staphylococcus aureus, Proteus vulgaris, Escherichia coli and other organism. All these flavonoids demonstrate inhibitory activity toward one or more of the ten types of bacteria studied.
• In rats with dental caries, propolis inhibited the activity of several Streptococcal bacteria. The antimicrobial activity of bee propolis against S. sobrinus, S mutans and S. cricetus has been noted too. Japanese researchers reported that propolis-fed laboratory rats had far fewer dental caries than those given a regular diet.

Carob Powder
Carob powder has the ability to absorb heavy metal, which keeps the level of lead and other heavy at very low state.

Honey Powder

• Honey is a highly concentrated source of nutrients, containing large amounts of carbohydrates, the B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, D and E and some minerals. It is used to promote energy and healing and has exhibited antifungal and antibacterial properties.
• Bee Pollen uses a free-flowing and non-hygroscopic (won't attract water ) source of honey granules called Qwik-Flo® Honey. These unique qualities guarantee that the moisture content is less than 1.6%, resulting in a product that does not support microbial growth, which helps extend its shelf life. Honey also has antibacterial properties, making it a natural preservative. Qwik-Flo® Honey is 100 % natural, instantly soluble and contains no artificial flavors, colorings or preservatives.

Royal Jelly

• Contains Antibacterial Protein
  Royal jelly contains a powerful antibacterial protein that Japanese researcher discovered and named royalisin. Royalisin is primarily effective against gram-positive bacteria, which include staphylococcus and streptococcus species. Although the exact mechanism of this action is unknown, one common feature of proteins active against gram-positive bacteria appears to be their high content of the amino acid, cysteine. In the honeybee, it is thought that royalisin may act in defending the gut against bacterial invasion and may also help in preservation of royal jelly.
• Helps Facilitate Dilation of Blood Capilliaries and Reduce Cholesterol Levels
  Royal jelly has been demonstrated in experimental animals to possess several pharmacological activities. As indicated in several studies, it can help facilitate dilation of blood capillaries and lower lipid as well as cholesterol levels. In addition, it protects the body against the effects of radiation therapy and cancer chemotherapy to some extent.
• Suppresses Inflammation
  Royal jelly was also shown to possess anti-inflammatory activity by reducing capillary permeability and granulation tissue formation in experimental animals. In addition, it can shorten wound healing time.
• Exterminate Bacteria and Inhibits Bacterial Growth
  Royal jelly is rich in 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid, a fatty acid capable of inhibiting bacterial growth and destroying bacteria.
• Promotes Metabolism and Relieves Stress
  Analytical studies of the larval food(jelly) of the queen bee versus the worker bee shows that the jelly of the queen bee (royal jelly) contains a much higher content of the B vitamin pantothenic acid. Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) functions in the human body as coenzyme A, a compound that participates in a number of metabolic reactions, including carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism. Pantothenic acid as coenzyme A also supports the adrenal glands in production of certain compounds that help counteract stress.
• Three-fold Concentration Level with Low Lead Content
  Royal Jelly is of the highest quality and is guaranteed safe with less than one part per million lead content. Its three-fold concentration level provides 15 mg potency of royal jelly.

4. Is it Safe to take BEE PROPOLIS ?
The nature of BEE PROPOLIS is gentle, non-toxic and it is highly absorptive. Therefore, intake propolis is suitable for most people. Besides rare cases, it will not produce side effects and is ideal for human consumption.

BEE PROPOLIS is made of bee propolis ingredients originating from mountainous regions in the United States. Compared with bee propolis products from other sources, it is guaranteed safe, with less than one part per million lead content.

NOTE

• Some individuals may exhibit allergic reactions to caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) contained in the bee propolis product. Such individuals should consult appropriate healthcare advisers prior to using bee propolis in the form of external applicants or cosmetics or before they were to consume royal jelly.
• To test one's tolerance level towards the product, the individual is best advised to place half a tablet below the tongue and then watch out for, for the next half an hour and even a day, allergic reactions such as itching of the skin, sore throat, tears in the eye or nasal discharge. Should these symptoms or another allergic reactions occur, stop using the product for the time being and consult healthcare experts or advisers.

5. What are the possible problems when lacking in BEE PROPOLIS ?
BEE PROPOLIS contains many phytonutrients and other essential nutrients. If we cannot obtain these nutrients through BEE PROPOLIS or natural plants, we may suffer from the following problems: Influence vitamin C absorption and assimilation

• Speed up aging process
• Vulnerable to infection and inflammation
• Increase the risk of cancer

6. Why choose our FFC BEE PROPOLIS?
BEE PROPOLIS is made of bee propolis ingredients originating from mountainous regions in the United States. Compared with bee propolis products from other sources, it is guaranteed safe, with less than one part per million lead content. FFC BEE PROPOLIS possesses of the following special features:

• Contains flavonoids (10 times more than an orange) and other phytonutrients, which are effective scavengers of free radicals. It possesses anti-virus, anti-fungi and anti-inflammatory function.
• Contains U.S.A propolis source, which is free from pollution and contains low levels of heavy metals.
• Contains royal jelly of a three-fold concentration, which is a powerful antibacterial protein that is effective against gram-positive bacteria.
• Contains Qwik-Flo® Honey, which is a Excellent nutritious value with a prolonged shelf life
• Contains pure source of carob powder, which ensure content of heavy metal and lead remain at very low levels

FFC BEE PROPOLIS is especially suitable for the following people:

• Those who always catch flu & cold
• People who suffer from nasal allergy
• People with weak immune system
• Those who take antibiotics on a regular basis