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  1. Bee Venom: Potential Benefits and Side Effects - Healthline

    • Bee venom may have medicinal properties. It contains the peptides apamin and adolapin, which may have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. But research is limited, and bee venom may cause ir… See more

    What is bee venom?

    Bee venom is a colorless, acidic liquid. Bees excrete it through their stingers into a target when they feel threatened.
    It contains both anti-inflammatory and inflammato… See more

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    Potential benefits

    Has anti-inflammatory properties
    One of the most well-documented benefits of bee venom is its powerful anti-inflammatory effects. Many of its component… See more

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    Precautions and potential downsides

    While bee venom has been shown to offer several potential benefits, it’s important to note that studies supporting these benefits are limited. In fact, most available research has been c… See more

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    Dec 22, 2021 · Bee venom therapy involves injecting a person with honey bee venom or exposing a person to bee stings from live bees. Some evidence suggests this therapy may help people manage joint pain and inflammation …

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