Episode Summary:

The incredible science-based benefits of honey is the focus of this podcast.

Topics discussed are as follows:

  1. Honey: Background and introduction
  2. Health benefits of honey in the scientific literature
  3. What to look for in a honey?
  4. Future outlook and summary

Episode References:

  • Traditional Medicine uses for honey: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3758027/
  • Antibacterial benefits of honey: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23569748
  • Antiviral activity of honey: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15278008
  • Honey and wound healing: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28063093
  • Anti-inflammatory properties of honey: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24623989
  • Antibacterial properties of honey against MRSA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25159357
  • Honey and sore throat: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3758027/
  • Anti-ulcer properties of honey: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30105063
  • Honey is a potent antioxidant: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20803373
  • Honey and immune health related to sport performance: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28417086
  • Honey increases athletic endurance: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26448850
  • Honey lowers 4/5 criteria for metabolic syndrome: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18454257
  • Reduction in blood pressure with honey: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30477832
  • Anti obesity properties of honey: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28246535
  • Honey can help heal diabetic foot ulcers: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30712715
  • Prebiotic/Microbiome promoting activity of honey: https://insights.ovid.com/pubmed?pmid=28379925
  • Honey and immune health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15671696
  • Anti cough properties of honey: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/571638 and https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4264806/
  • Reduction of allergy symptoms using honey: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6074882/pdf/asm-5-469.pdf
  • Honey and respiratory health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24886260
  • Anti parasitic properties of honey: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6456236/

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