Propolis Offers ‘Quite Measurable Protection’ Against DNA Damage

Evaluation of Radioprotective Effects of Propolis and Quercetin on Human White Blood Cells In Vitro
Biol Pharm Bull, 2008 Sep;31(9):1778-85

This in vitro study aimed at investigating the possible radioprotective effects of natural substances propolis and quercetin on gamma-irradiated human white blood cells…

The results obtained by all endpoints indicate acceptable toxicity profiles of propolis and quercetin in vitro, and also confirmed their radioprotective abilities. Propolis was found to be more effective in diminishing the levels of primary and more complex cytogenetic DNA damage in gamma-irradiated white blood cells.

Data gathered in present study support the use of propolis and quercetin as non-toxic protective substances…

Present in vitro study showed that EEP and quercetin offer a quite measurable protection against DNA damage caused by ionizing radiation. Data gathered here support their use as non-toxic protective substances…