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In this review, we intend to evaluate the effects of propolis consumption on cardiovascular risk factors by conducting a meta-analysis. The Web of Science, Medline and Scopus databases were comprehensively searched until September 2023. Eligible studies were identified by screening, and their data were extracted. Weighted mean differences with a 95 % CI for each outcome were estimated using the random-effects model. 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Furthermore, propolis consumption had a significant increasing effect on HDL-cholesterol levels (WMD: 2\u00b703 mg\/dl; 95 % CI: 0\u00b724, 3\u00b783; <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> = 0\u00b7020). In contrast, the consumption of propolis had no significant effect on total cholesterol and diastolic blood pressure levels. This systematic review and dose\u2013response meta-analysis suggested that propolis intake may be effective in cardiometabolic improvement in adults. 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