Using a bee resin mouthwash for a week doesn't change how well blood flows to the forearm during a temporary blood flow restriction test.

Scientific Claim

Propolis mouthwash (2.5%) does not significantly alter microvascular function as measured by forearm oxygenation during reactive hyperemia in healthy adults after 7 days of use.

Original Statement

“After treatment, a lower ∆min/baseline ratio (the difference between baseline and the minimal value reached during the ischemia phase) was observed in the PROP-M group, but this was not statistically significant (p = 0.078) (Figure 4).”

From study:The comparative effect of propolis and chlorhexidine mouthwash on oral nitrite-producing bacteria and blood pressure regulation

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

definitive

Can make definitive causal claims

Assessment Explanation

This is a randomized controlled trial with direct measurement of microvascular function before and after intervention. The p-value of 0.078 indicates no statistical significance, supporting definitive language for this specific finding.

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

The comparative effect of propolis and chlorhexidine mouthwash on oral nitrite-producing bacteria and blood pressure regulation

Randomized Controlled Trial

Human

2025

Contradicting (0)

No contradicting evidence found

Source Study

The comparative effect of propolis and chlorhexidine mouthwash on oral nitrite-producing bacteria and blood pressure regulation

Score: 67

DOI: 10.1080/20002297.2024.2439636

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