Throughout
the history of civilisation, bee venom has been well known as
a medicine. Its therapeutic effect and benefits are described
in the works of ancient natural scientists and doctors, such as
Hippocratus (IV century AD), Plinius (I century), Halen (II century).
Nowadays, an extensive research all around the world is being
done on its medical applications. In most cases, bee venom is
more effective than synthetic products.
"Everything on earth is venom, nothing lacks venomousness.
Only a dose turns substance into venom or medicine", Parcels
the great healer used to say more than 300 years ago.
Bee venom has multiple effects on the body: it improves blood
circulation, support physical strength and well being, support
to joint mobility, has anti-oxidant effects, support to the immune
system.
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What
is so special about bee venom value?
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Bee
venom is a unique multi-component complex, which contains about
30 biologically active compounds, some of which are practically
impossible to get synthesized by chemical methods.
The
main components are peptides: melittin, apamin, peptide 401, adolapin,
and protease inhibitors.
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Innovative
use of bee venom as a food supplement
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Side
by side with traditional bee sting therapy it is possible now
to use bee venom in health products as a food supplement. New
Zealand happened to be the first country in the world that started
using Bee Venom as an ingredient in products for health (blend
of honey and venom).
Bee
venom products range produced in New Zealand by ApiHealth includes
not only bee venom honey based products, but also skin care creams
and gels, and the like.
Most of those products were developed according to the recommendations
and with the use of technology of ApiHealth NZ Ltd.
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