There are many foods in our lives, and different foods have different nutritional values. Propolis is a very common food with high nutritional value, especially popular with female friends. Did you know? Long-term use of propolis is harmful to the body. It is estimated that many people are not aware of it. Below, I will give you a detailed introduction.
1. Hazards of long-term use of propolis
1. Endocrine abnormalities
Propolis contains a large amount of flavonoids and flavoneol substances, which will promote self-regulation after consumption. The synthesis of estrogen, if consumed for a long time, will cause estrogen to remain high for a long time and affect the body's endocrine.
2. Reduced digestive function
Propolis is an important means for bees to protect honey. It has strong antibacterial, anti-ant, and antiseptic effects. After consumption, it has a negative impact on the bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. Classes also have a killing effect. Long-term consumption can easily cause a large amount of inactivation of probiotics in the gastrointestinal tract and reduce digestive function.
3. Heavy metal poisoning
The main raw material of propolis is the colloidal substance in plant buds or trunks, which is greatly affected by the environment. Therefore, the propolis produced in many industrial areas All contain high amounts of heavy metals, and long-term consumption of this type of propolis may cause heavy metal poisoning.
2. Precautions for eating propolis
1. Many ingredients in propolis are water-soluble. Therefore, it is best to mix propolis with warm water and take it before meals for better absorption. good.
2. Propolis contains many ingredients that are irritating to the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, people with poor gastrointestinal function are recommended to consume it after meals to protect the gastrointestinal tract and treat gastric ulcers.
3. The production of propolis is very limited. Therefore, if the price is too low when purchasing, you need to carefully distinguish the authenticity from the fake. Fake products cannot be eaten.