The Science Behind HDI™ Propoelix™ at the 2026 HDI National Health Seminar in Jakarta: Advancing Public Awareness Through Research
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We've just wrapped up our 2026 HDI National Health Seminar, held in Jakarta on March 7, 2026. It was an insightful seminar that brought together researchers and clinicians with a shared interest in propolis science, alongside media partners committed to raising public awareness about nature-based wellness.
What followed was a meaningful discussion about the new scientific findings, with a key highlight being the publication of our 25th clinical study on HDI™ Propoelix™, conducted at Soerojo Magelang Hospital.
We’ll take you through the key highlights and the story of how we got here.
The Journey Here: It Didn’t Start Out as Scientific Research
The 25th clinical study on HDI™ Propoelix™ didn’t begin as a scientific project. Instead, it grew out of a simple but meaningful effort to help healthcare workers.
It all started with HDI’s healthcare support programme, where products were donated to frontline healthcare workers in collaboration with Indonesia’s Ministry of Health. Given the strong trust that many Indonesian families place in HDI products, we designed this programme as a way for us to show our appreciation and give back to the community.
This programme was initially intended as a gesture of goodwill, but gradually developed into something more: a scientific partnership and hospital-based clinical evaluation that led to the clinical study published today.
The journey reflects a core belief that continues to guide HDI’s work of contributing to meaningful scientific research that improves the health and wellbeing of communities.
The Researchers
Three expert perspectives from academic and clinical fields were presented at the seminar:
- Dr. Muhamad Sahlan, S.Si., M.Eng. - academic and researcher from the University of Indonesia
- Dr. Ivan Hoesada, M.Biomed – member of the HDI Expert Panel
- Dr. H. Harli Amir Mahmudji, Sp.PD-KEMD – Head of the Clinical Research Unit (CRU) at RS Soerojo Magelang and Lead Investigator of the HDI Propoelix™ study
Propolis Science Is Gaining Medical Interest
Propolis science focuses on the pharmacological study of propolis, a natural substance produced by bees. It aims to encourage the integration of propolis and similar natural products into modern, evidence-based medical practice.
Seminar presenters explored the fundamentals of propolis research and traced its journey from experimental science to early clinical application in hospital settings.
Dr Muhamad Sahlan explained that propolis, being a natural substance, contains a complex composition of bioactive compounds. Research efforts like this study undertaken by HDI help ensure proper scientific validation and standardisation, allowing propolis to be applied within modern healthcare.
Dr Ivan Hoesada also agreed that nature-based therapies like propolis show strong potential, with studies such as this contributing verifiable clinical data to support propolis’s responsible use in healthcare settings.
Together, the evidence discussed during the seminar advances scientific understanding and strengthens the clinical credibility of natural bee-derived products.
Latest Findings And What They Mean For Public Healthcare
One of the key highlights of the seminar was the publication of the 25th clinical study on HDI™ Propoelix™. The research for this study was conducted at RS Soerojo Magelang, a government hospital under the Indonesian Ministry of Health, and involved patients with metabolic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension.
During the seminar, researchers shared that propolis, the key ingredient in HDI™ Propoelix™, displayed potential to support immune balance and certain metabolic parameters when used safely under medical supervision.
Researchers also highlighted other promising potential benefits, including propolis’ potential to help reduce inflammation and assist with wound healing.
So what do the results mean for the public?
The research indicates that propolis, consumed through HDI™ Propoelix™ supplements, may offer supportive benefits as a complementary natural ingredient alongside standard medical care. These benefits may include maintaining immune function, improving resilience to stress, and contributing to better metabolic health for patients living with metabolic conditions.
HDI™ Propoelix™ in particular contains a high ORAC antioxidant capacity derived from polyphenols. These are compounds known for their antioxidant properties that help boost the body’s natural defence systems and overall wellbeing.
Still, Dr Harli emphasised that supplement products like HDI™ Propoelix™ should be taken as a complement, not a substitute, for medical therapy.
While further testing continues, studies like these help expand our understanding of how natural bee-derived ingredients may complement modern, evidence-based healthcare.
Bringing Our Research To A Wider Audience
This event reached a wider public audience thanks to our Indonesian media partners, who extensively covered the seminar across their online publications:
- Media Indonesia
- Tribun Kesehatan
- Kompas
- detikHealth
- Poskotaonline
- Tempo.co
- Viva
… and other partners who also reported on the event.
Media attention is essential for translating scientific discoveries into public awareness and education, encouraging broader discussions in the community about natural ingredient-based healthcare. These efforts are essential to advancing the integration of bee-derived ingredients into modern medical settings.
HDI remains committed to facilitating active collaboration between the natural wellness industry, hospitals, and academic researchers. Through our ongoing research, we continue to contribute to Southeast Asia’s growing body of scientific evidence on natural healthcare solutions.
Above all, we’re deeply passionate about developing natural, clinically supported products that enhance the well-being of families across Southeast Asia - communities that have placed their trust in HDI time and again.
References:
https://health.detik.com/fotohealth/d-8389029/seminar-nasional-bahas-ilmu-propolis
https://en.tempo.co/amp/2091324/supplements-can-help-maintain-the-bodys-immune-system-study-finds