Propolis contains around 50% plant and tree resins, which contain high concentrations of flavonoids. Flavonoids are the natural chemicals which give propolis its medicinal properties.
Quality and Efficacy
At BeeVital we want to produce products which are both high quality and highly effective. To that end we have developed a standard which enables us to offer a Guaranteed Flavonoid Level - a key indicator of quality and efficacy.
Initially this standard only applies to our range of Propolis Capsules, but we will be applying the same standard to products across our range in 2023.
Science and Nature Combined
Accurately Measuring Flavonoid Content
In order to demonstrate transparency and accountability we have chosen to use a third-party laboratory to undertake our testing. We have also chosen to publish our analysis data in full, so that it can be scrutinised by our customers.
Lots of companies make claims about their products, without providing data as proof or explaining their methods. At BeeVital we want our products to be recognised for their high quality and effectiveness and part of that means making our findings available and understandable.
When BeeVital was founded back in 2002, our CEO James Fearnley wanted to ensure our products were backed by credible scientific research. BeeVital's Guaranteed Flavonoid Level standard highlights our ongoing commitment to producing the highest quality propolis products.
As well as applying this standard to our own products, we hope other manufacturers will adopt the same standard. Doing this would enable consumers to make informed choices about the quality and efficacy of the products they buy.
Flavonoid Analysis
Below you'll find links to our flavonoid analysis documentation, along with the batch numbers and products which the analysis relates to.
| Product Type | Batch Numbers | Analysis | Flavonoid % | Resultant GFL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capsules (700mg) | B0711 | Download | 5.6% | 33.6mg/capsule |
When calculating mg/capsule we account for 600mg of propolis powder blend in the capsule, deducting the weight of the vegetable cellulose capsule itself from the total weight of the capsule.
James Fearnley leading propolis expert
“I've spent much of my career researching the use of propolis as a health supplement for humans. I'm delighted to have helped create BeeVital propolis products and hope that propolis grows in use - it's one of nature's most amazing natural remedies!”
