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Honey

Some types of honey have unique properties that make them beneficial for many things. They may have

  • anti-inflammatory
  • anti-oxidant
  • anti-bacterial
  • and immune boosting abilities.

Honey properties

Honeys have low pH value, high sugar content, and hydrogen peroxide in them. Some honeys such as Manuka honey have a special compound called Methylglyoxal that help with its antibacterial properties. There are many other phenolic acids and flavonoids found in honey that characterize them as well.

Honey Comb on plate
Manuka Honey dripping
Honey dripping

Case Studies of Humans & Honey

According to this scientific article, honey from clover, basswood, citrus, thyme, tea plant, Howers, buckwheat, eucalyptus, Labiatae, and Manuka has beneficial effects on certain parameters, such as cardiovascular risk factors, satiety, glucose tolerance, mucositis symptoms in cancer patients, URTIs symptoms in children, wound healing.